Out of Africa

So I watched 1985's best picture winner "Out of Africa". This movie won a butt load of awards. So is it a classic, I say yes. This movie is based on the true life adventures of writer Karen Blixen while she lived in Kenya in the early part of the last century. She is also the writer of another story which is the basis for one of my favorite films "Babbette's feast." This movie has gotten some flack for being an undeserving winner, chiefly because "the color purple" and the cult classic "Brazil" were also released that year (Brazil's thought to have gotten snubbed by Oscar and I would agree with that sentiment). However, I thought this movie was great. It seems to be mostly true to the real life adventures and trials and tribulations of Karen Blixen. The movie has superb acting from both it's leads, the great Robert Redford and the timeless Meryl Streep. The backdrop of Africa in all its glory is beautifully shot, and the time period is faithfully represented. There are a few moments which look a little fake, like they have video backdrops, something today's green screen would have prevented. Besides from that I think this is a first class film and a great story. I don't think you can go wrong with this one.