Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
3.5/4
Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 06/14/2019
Featuring an iconic and entertaining pairing of Bogart and Hepburn, "The African Queen" is half wartime period drama, the other excitement filled adventure.
Rating of
3/4
Unknown - wrote on 08/26/2012
Fun boating adventure/odd couple romance. There is never a wasted moment, thanks to the two lead players. A fine piece of entertainment.
Rating of
3/4
Yojimbo - wrote on 05/05/2012
The prim sister of a missionary who is killed when the German army come to their small corner of Africa, convinces a pragmatic boat's captain to help her sink the German's nearby destroyer. The story is a simple one, but this film is all about the characters, who are wonderfully written and perfectly played by two of the very best actors who ever graced the silver screen. Hepburn and Bogart bring a tangible sense of warmth and affection as their feelings grow for each other, Bogie displaying his rarely seen but keen sense for comedy. The visual effects have obviously dated rather badly, but it has more depth and romance than a hundred Hugh Grant or Andie McDowell films. Another classic from John Huston.
Rating of
3.5/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 09/14/2010
Although the main attraction here is the report between Bogart and Hepburn (both playing deep and full characters here), this is actually a pretty effective adventure film, completely with lush scenery and good old fashioned Nazi villains.
Rating of
3/4
Chris Kavan - wrote on 04/08/2010
Worth it just to watch Bogart and Hepburn strut their stuff. It's also great for the on-location shooting. It may show its age more than other classics, but it's still a solid film.
Rating of
3/4
sapien - wrote on 04/04/2010
I really liked this movie. Afterall, it is a Humphrey Bogart movie, so it kinda has to be good, right?
Rating of
1/4
Topher - wrote on 05/03/2009
With most Bogart movies, it's hard not to watch the same flick over and over. This one I couldn't even get through. The outright racism and imperialism should've been enough to sour the movie, but somehow Boggie and Hep's charactors made it even worse.
Rating of
1.5/4
Allison - wrote on 12/26/2007
One of those movies that I have never really cared for. Great cast. Great setting, but it seems like a couple old people bickering and in this particular instance: not that funny.
Rating of
3/4
TheWolf - wrote on 08/20/2007
Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn play two lonely people in the congo, he a river rat with his own supply boat, her a spinster sister of a christian missionary, their differences in life make the story. John Huston directs African Queen with the simple touch of an artist, each scene is better than the last, leading up the last great scene.
Rating of
3/4
Alex - wrote on 03/25/2007
A good Romance between Hepburn and Bogart. It is a little winded and the music bothers me, but their presence on screen makes me realize how great they were as actors! See it for reference...and if you have patience for old movies.
