She's a girl from the big city. He's a reckless soldier of fortune. For a fabulous treasure,
they share an adventure no one could imagine... or survive.

Starring: Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, Danny DeVito, Alfonso Arau, Manuel Ojeda, Zack Norman

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"What did you do, wake up this morning and say, 'Today, I'm going to ruin a man's life?'" - Jack Colton

Why watch this? It's a fun film that plays like a trashy romance novel.

Plot Summary: Joan Wilder is a shy romance novelist who must travel to Colombia to ransom her kidnapped sister. The ransom involves a treasure map sent to Joan by her sister's murdered husband. Lost in the Colombian jungle, Joan encounters Jack T. Colton, a rugged American bird smuggler. Jack helps Joan navigate the perilous jungle as they are pursued by a corrupt Colombian police colonel and the criminals who kidnapped Joan's sister.

Dad's Preview: Hot on the heels of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), this treasure-seeking adventure film was more light and romantic, but still quite exciting. Our heroine, Joan Wilder, ends up in the jungles of Central America looking for her missing sister. There she meets roust-a-bout, Jack T. Colton, who is always looking for a quick fortune. They decide to secure a lost jewel to use for her sister's trade. It's a wonderful, enjoyable film for date night, and the chemistry between Douglas and Turner heats up the screen.

El Corazon Producciones S.A.; 20th Century Fox