Continental Divide Rating: Release Date: 01 April, 2003 Retail Price: $9.99 OUR Price: $8.99 You SAVE: $1.00! Cast: John Belushi Blair Brown Eddie Dean John Garfield Complete Cast (10 total)

Continental Divide Reviews

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The Maverick and his Match
John Belushi's characters have always had a bit of the maverick in them. Funny, or otherwise, they were definitely memorable, and Continental Divide is no exception. However, this time his maverick attitude shows an unexpected depth which plays well off Blair Brown's no nonsense character. This is one of those rare movies where two strong talents actually complement each other without overpowering the story. Continetal Divide is entertaining and educational without being mundane or preachy. I still haven't decided which was best, the story or the scenery.

Belushi and Brown - could have been the next Hepburn and Tracey
Continental Divide is part of the trilogy writing debut of Lawrence Kasdan. Kasdan had three films released in 1981 for which he wrote the screenplay. The most famous was the adventure film Raiders of the Lost Ark, followed by this romantic comedy, and finally the potboiler film noiresque Body Heat.

Continental Divide has been referred to as a modern Hepburn Tracey film.

John Belushi plays Ernie Souchok, a no nonsense investigative reporter with a habit of ticking off the wrong people. Ernie loves Chicago and the big city life. When death threats become a little too real, he is sent on assignment to interview a reclusive ornithologist (bird watcher) living in the Rockies (a.k.a. The Continental Divide).

Blair Brown plays Nell Porter, the ornithologist. She prefers her eagles to other humans. Therefore, Nell and Ernie mix like oil and water. But Ernie and Nell realize that their individual passions are what make them attractive to each other.

A wild romance ensues but when it is safe for Ernie to return home he reluctantly returns to Chicago. Of course the two are reunited in Chicago but she is committed to nature. The end is wildly romantic and completely satisfying.

If you like the romantic comedies of the 40's, then Continental Divide is perfection. John Belushi shows that he had the potential to be a top actor. Blair Brown gives another solid performance and continued to build on her earlier work.

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