Hatari!
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Movie Reviews of Hatari!
Movie Review: More of the Duke doing what he does best
Summary: 5 Stars
Hatari is one of those unexpected pleasures you find on basic cable. I first saw this movie on a local channel one Saturday afternoon. I only watched because it had the Duke in it. What I took from the movie was a fast-paced adventure which didn't minimize toughness, but didn't emphasize violence. A great deal of adeventure movies features violence and gore, not just plain, sturdy toughness. This movie features manly toughness without any embellishment or crudeness. Just a bunch of confident guys getting a tough job done without complaint. The plot is light, but not far fetched. The plot focuses simply on people doing their job (a job that is enjoyable) while interacting with one another. The movie doesn't need to go further than that because it is entertaining and enjoyable. Bit of trivia - Wayne and the others caught the animals themselves. Look at Wayne's mouth during the catch sequences; they are obviously dubbed over because Wayne cursed too much at the animals. Anyway watch this movie, it's a real treat!!!!Movie Review: Hatari!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of John Wayne's best non-western movies. The movie takes place in Africa following a band of exotic animal "hunters" who capture animals for zoos. There's plenty of action & an international cast that's pretty good. Red Buttons co-stars & all but steals the movie. Hardy Krueger (Flight of the Phoenix) is here also as a more than credible assistant. Elsa Martinelli is the female lead but is weak in her portrayal.
This is about where Wayne began his dabbling with international casts, male & female. In general these casts were weak which only served to make the Duke look better. The film director is Howard Hawks, whom Wayne had worked with before on numerous occasions, so the film is in very capable hands. In this movie we get actilon, comedy & drama. The scenery is great. We also get a song that was a classic "Baby Elephant Walk". I dare you not to hum along while this is playing. This is a very good movie & stands as one of John Wayne's best films, no matter which genre.
Movie Review: A helluva good time!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I'm a huge fan of John Wayne and I'll never get tired of him, but I must admit it was nice to see him take off those cowboy boots and hat for once. This hillarious comedy-adventure by director Howard Hawks has great preformances by all involved. The African surroundings are really cool. There isn't any real plot and the pacing is sort of slow, but it still by all means delivers the goods. However, it does have a few minor flaws. The animal chasing sequences, though beautifully photographed, do tend to get old fairly quickley (by the fourth or fifth time, your eyes just wander off or you simply groan). And the last 20 minutes or so seem just a wee-bit too sentimental (or maybe melodramatic is the word). But in a 2-1/2 hour movie, it doesn't affect the movie all that much; in fact, hardly at all. If you're a Wayne fan, or even if you're not, "Hatari!" is a must-see. I loved it!Movie Review: Fun,Funny and Exciting.
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw this movie when I was a little kid and enjoyed it immensely.Now that I am an adult,if anything I enjoy it more.It is the story of a group of adventurers who capture animals for zoos,a job desription that is pretty much extinct in the 21st century.John Wayne does his usual bang-up job as the leader with the delicious Elsa Martinelli(the reason why I enjoy the movie even more now)as his love interest.The co-stars include Hardy Krueger,Red Buttons and Wayne's often used friend,Bruce Cabot.The story is very episodic,but,laced with humor and action and a bit of romance,it never lags and holds your interest from the opening scene to the last.This is quite simply one of the most fun movies the Duke ever filmed.If you are looking for some fun time spent in front of the TV,this is a great way to spend a couple of hours or so.Movie Review: Hatari
Summary: 5 Stars
This old movie I used to watch with my Dad who has been gone 11 years. I got a craving to see it again and was so thankful Amazon had it available......... I have watched it several times during this cold winter. It is very benign as to real content, but what I enjoy is the relationship of the people in the movie. They work all day and come home to eat and play cards, dance and sing and talk to each other....... it is a friendly enjoyable movie to keep you company, reminders of times gone by. So while not a movie with any real substance.. it is just a gentle atmosphere with sweet personalities......... and simple pleasures. They are catching animals in Africa for zoos just so you know.
I was a child when I first saw it........ but I found it endearing.... this time around. :-)