The Jewel of the Nile

Name: The Jewel of the Nile
Director: Lewis Teague
Genre: Adventure, Action, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1985
Cast: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Spiros Focás, Avner Eisenberg

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Lewis Teague• Director Michael Douglas Kathleen Turner Danny DeVito Spiros Focás Avner Eisenberg Paul David Magid Howard Jay Patterson Randall Edwin Nelson Samuel Ross Williams Timothy Daniel Furst

Who would love this

♥Fans of 1980s action-adventure comedies, particularly those who enjoyed "Romancing the Stone" and appreciate the chemistry between Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner. Viewers looking for a light, escapist film with plenty of action and a tropical setting would likely enjoy it.

Who might not

✗Those seeking a film with deep thematic exploration, complex characters, or a strong directorial vision will likely be disappointed. Critics of formulaic studio filmmaking or those who found "Romancing the Stone" to be superficial might also dislike "The Jewel of the Nile." The perceived lack of substance and occasional tonal inconsistencies could alienate more discerning viewers.

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What critics are saying about The Jewel of the Nile

Worse, Jewel of the Nile is pervaded with an unmistakable TV movie vibe, with ADR dialogue, cardboard-ey sets, a number of cheap-looking special effects, and local extras who seem to enjoy looking directly into the camera lens.

Movie Review of ‘Jewel of the Nile’ (1985)

“The Jewel of the Nile” is more silliness in the tradition of “ Romancing the Stone,” which in its turn was a funny action comedy inspired by the Indiana Jones epics. We walk into the theater expecting absolutely nothing of substance, and that’s exactly what we get, served up with high style. The movie reassembles three key “Romancing” cast members – Michael Douglas, Kathleen ...

The Jewel Of The Nile movie review (1985)