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11 out of 13 people found the following review useful: A Good Movie To Watch On A Boring Night, 25 June 2005 Author: Marvin Cohn (drdos43@yahoo.com) from San Antonio, TX
I have given this movie a 7/10 because, taken on its own merits, it is just a delightful movie to watch. It's funny, although the slapstick sometimes is a little over done; but good wins out over evil, and leaves you satisfied at its conclusion. It reminds me of the "On the Road" movies made by Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, and Dorothy Lamour during the forties, but with better, if not sometimes outlandish, special effects and chases (e.g., the F-16 chase) and just as many, if not more, one liners.However, the movie is more than just comedy. It pits secular evil against a spiritual goodness (the Jewel), albeit a spiritual goodness which on the surface seem naive and comic...but which, in reality, achieves its goals through that apparent naivty. That is a serious overtone which many of the previous comments on the movie seem to have overlooked. The Jewel does not perform miracles, but his presence and comic actions create an aura of the miraculous.
14 out of 22 people found the following review useful: Lacks Everything That Made Its Predecessor So Good., 6 July 2002 Author: tfrizzell from United States
A somewhat sketchy screenplay and unsteady direction sink "The Jewel of the Nile", the sequel to "Romancing the Stone". Kathleen Turner and Michael Douglas are taking it easy on their yacht, but soon become a bit bored with their now simple lives. Turner gets an invitation from a suspicious sheik in the Middle East who has a dastardly plan up his sleeves. Danny DeVito is also along for the ride once again as everyone is searching for the seemingly unobtainable jewel. Likeable performances are the main attraction, but the film is a large step behind "Romancing the Stone". 2.5 out of 5 stars.
15 out of 24 people found the following review useful: Great replay value, 18 April 2003 Author: jinkywilliams (jinkywilliams@hotmail.com) from Seattle, WA
There are two kinds of good movies: The movies that, because of one or more characteristics, win grammys, oscars, and much lauding by critics. Gladiator comes to mind. Great cinematography, plot, acting.Then, there are movies, that, although they don't win critical acclaim, seem to find their way onto my TV much more than an oscar-winner. Princess Bride is a good one. Timothy Dalton's bid for a James Bond movie as well. And Jewel of the Nile.Jewel of the Nile is not a stellar specimen of a film in any way. There are movies that are better filmed, better acted, better scripted, ones that don't have as many plot holes, whatever the comparison. It doesn't leave you in a state of deep pondering or leave you not wanting to go to bed for fear of your life. But it is a movie that I, and my family, put in when we want to watch something light, uninvolved, comical, and with actors we like to see. It's something to watch on a Sunday afternoon, over whatever sorry excuse for lunch I decide to have, and to go to sleep on the couch to. It's a good movie to put in and listen to while doing housework, homework, or another activity. It is full of great one-liners that find their way into conversation as well as a severe cheesiness factor in some parts(which isn't a bad thing).Bottom line, I guess, is this: You will find movies that are of superior quality to this one. Ones that you will feel outweigh this one in every single way. All the same, I would highly recommend adding this movie to your cabinet (but purchase and view Romancing the Stone first) because every once in a while, you'll come back to the Nile.
5 out of 5 people found the following review useful: Somewhat Enjoyable Movie But Ridiculous Jewel, 5 November 2008 Author: Senyales from Fraggle Rock
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It's been too long since I have seen 'Romancing the Stone' and I had forgotten that 'The Jewel of the Nile' was a sequel. As a stand alone movie itself this movie is fun in parts. It's got plenty of ridicule, a disjointed plot, poorly spoken Arabic, bad pacing, poor special effects but it is the cast, that includes, Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny Devito that keep it alive. They're the ones who provide the funniest moments. The chemistry between Douglas and Turner shines on screen. They seem to have a good rapport off screen, which might explain them doing so many movies together and looking good on screen. Turner is incredibly sexy. 'The Jewel of the Nile' has some wonderful shots of Africa and the comedic action sequences are enjoyable. The African dances are fun to watch. I was quite disappointed by the ending and what exactly was the point of the holy man being the 'jewel'? Why is this man so important to the people? There's also a terribly done pointless scene where the 'Jewel' walks through the fire. All, in all, it does have a feeling of adventure which would have worked better if the pacing was a little tighter. There's enough action, adventure and romance (even though the element of suspense is ruined) to make it enjoyable at least for a one-time watch.
11 out of 17 people found the following review useful: Bad Idea..., 28 April 2004 Author: a_cunning_beast (a_cunning_beast@hotmail.com) from London, England
The sequel to romancing the stone is rather disappointing.The plot is shallow, humour is dry, and the whole atmosphere of the first is just not there.I wish those responsible for its production could see that and realize that this was not meant to be as memorable as the first.Nevertheless if you decide to watch this film, it is not what you call boring and overall it is just pleasant watching Douglas and Turner getting into trouble with their unexpected friend De Vito adding a bit of fun tone in the process.4/10
5 out of 6 people found the following review useful: Worthy sequel to "Romancing the Stone"., 20 November 2000 Author: rgshanks (rgshanks@supanet.com) from Warrington, England
This is a worthy sequel to "Romancing the Stone", although not as polished, with the featured actors already a little stilted after the first outing. It is probably significant that the following 15 years have not yet seen a further addition to the series, despite the star quality and charisma of the two leads who do play comedy well together, both in this truncated series and in the blacker "War of the Roses". The film suffers from a disjointed plotting, which appears to serve only to link together both some admittedly fine action sequences (a ground-based escape in an F-16 fighter plane, among them) and also the interminable arguments and subsequent reconciliations between Douglas and Turner.Whilst certainly not reaching the heights of style of the original film, "The Jewel of the Nile" nevertheless provides a good rounded slice of action/adventure/romance entertainment, with some witty one-liners for DeVito delivered in his own inimitable style and featuring an endearing cameo from Avner Eisenberg as the mystical `Jewel' of the film's title who delivers his religious and philosophical pronouncements in a curious combination of the spiritual world and western pop culture.
2 out of 2 people found the following review useful: Horrible sequel, 5 June 2006 Author: s-reardon83 from United States
This sequel is rather quite disappointing to me. In all honesty I loved the first film, Romancing the Stone, so I when I heard there was a sequel to this I was excited to see it. So I went ahead and rented Jewell and it turned out to be one of the worst sequels I've ever seen. I figured it would be at least an entertaining fun movie, especially since it had the stars back from the first film. One thing that really ticked me off was the cheezy score that accompanied the film. I don't know whose idea it was to make this movie but as soon as Robert Zemeckis and Alen Silvestri said no this production should not have gone underway. Michael and Kathleen weren't bad but even they couldn't save this one.
4 out of 6 people found the following review useful: Good followup to the "Stone", 28 May 2000 Author: keith7821 from PA
"The Jewel of the Nile" is a good follow up to 1984's "Romancing The Stone", as it continues the adventures of romance novelist Joan Wilder (Kathleen Turner) and her boyfriend, Jack Colton (Michael Douglas). The last time we saw them, they were sailing into the sunset together (actually 5th Avenue in NYC, but close enough). Spending 6 months on the "Angelina", Joan wants to go back to NYC, but Jack wants to go to Greece. While at a party, Joan meets Omar Shareef (Spiros Focas), and she travels with him to South Africa, Morocco, to write a novel about him, but she stumbles on his plan to become a powerful leader and start a war. Jack, meanwhile, travels with Ralph (Danny Devito), who has escaped his Columbian jail to find the "Jewel" of the Nile. That is the main plot. The acting is good, not as good as in the first movie, but I think Danny Devito has some terrific one-liners and the different tribes and groups the trio encounter are pretty funny. The villain stinks however. Omar is a pale imitation of Zolo from the first movie. The audience doesn't really know what he wants to do. Start a war? Bring together different people? Imitate a magic man? His true purpose doesn't seem to be explained. Also, the romance between Jack and Joan doesn't seem to be developed as well as in the first movie. One minute they fight, the next they make love, the next they argue. What gives? All in all, this is a great sequel to "Romancing The Stone" with some clever characters, great locales and music to match. You don't need to watch the first one to understand this one, but it is recommended. Rent it!
1 out of 1 people found the following review useful: Lives up to its predecessor, 19 October 2007 Author: gcd70 from Melbourne, Australia
Lewis Teague's sequel to Robert Zemeckis' 1984 smash hit "Romancing the Stone" is a very similar adventure-romance, only it's a lot sillier. Once again we follow novelist 'Joan Wilder' and her lover 'Jack Colton', this time across Egypt as they romance a very different kind of stone. Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner reprise their roles with no great flair, while Danny De Vito (in tow) provides some comic relief."The Jewel of the Nile" does remain light-hearted which it needs to as it is often a little naive. Overall though the yarn leaves us relatively uninspired and lives up to its predecessor.Thursday, October 29, 1992 - Video
2 out of 3 people found the following review useful: A rousing sequel, 5 July 2000 Author: coverme6 from Allentown, PA
Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner reunite as the hard-hitting and constantly bickering couple Jack and Joan for the hilariously violent sequel to "Romancing the Stone," "The Jewel of the Nile." This time, our heroes are looking for the jewel lost somewhere in the Sahara, battling shieks, hostile soldiers, and crazy tribal men. Danny DeVito also returns as the greedy wind-bag Ralph. With enough laughs, romance, and bullets to satisfy the comedic, romantic, and action fan in you, "The Jewel of the Nile" is your ticket for a go
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