(1951) [Trailer]
Director: John Huston [IMDB]
This review is a long time coming. I picked this up on blu-ray awhile back and have been meaning to get to it. I've reviewed a few John Huston films on here before and they are always a hit, so I was definitely excited to sit down with this classic.
Synopsis: Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn slowly start to gain feelings for one another as they set course down river on the African Queen to do battle against a German river boat during WWI.
John Huston is an extremely entertaining director. All his films I've seen thus far are always jam packed with excitement and interest. The African Queen is no different. It feels timeless and solid, taking no time to unfold.
One of the greatest strengths of this film is its location. The scenes of the river flowing through Africa really look incredible in 1080p and the blu-ray is a must for any real collector.
Bogart and Hepburn's chemistry works in a weird way. At first she has a prudish vibe to her and acts like his boss. Slowly that fades and wonderment of the African river takes her over, making her drop her facade. I think it's then that Bogart sees the real person before him that he falls for. It all plays out so smoothly and locks you in.
I'm a fan of this title and like all the Huston film's I've seen, it has huge rewatch potential.
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