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Dances with Wolves
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MPAA RATING: PG-13
Starring Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, Rodney A. Grant, Floyd 'Red Crow' Westerman, Tantoo Cardinal, and Robert Pastorelli
Rewarded for his heroism in the Civil War, Lt. Dunbar (Costner) wants to see the American frontier before it is gone. He is assigned to an adandoned fort, where a sioux tribe is his only neighbor. Overcoming the language barrier and their mutual fear and distrust, Dunbar and the proud Indians gradually become friends. Eventually, he falls in love with the beautiful Stands With a Fist (McDonnell), a white woman raised by the tribe. (MGM)
| GENRE(S): | Western |
| WRITTEN BY: | Michael Blake (also novel) |
| DIRECTED BY: | Kevin Costner |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: November 15, 1998 Video: October 5, 1999 Theatrical: November 9, 1990 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 183 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | USA |
The film picked up seven Oscars at the 1991 Academy Awards including Best Picture and Best Director (Costner).
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.9 (out of 10) based on 22 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
E C gave it a10:
A marvelous film. Many powerful sequences, some memorable characters, lush and evocative cinematography in the right places. Not too many movies leave you feeling enriched, but this one does.
Li gave it a4:
This grossly overrated film works only if you live in some strange reality where being extremely naive and foolhardy doesn't get you immediately killed and poo-pooed at. The protagonist evokes neither awe nor sympathy, just sad pity for a deluded has-been. However, the cinematography is admittedly beautiful (but not stunning).
Usman A. gave it a10:
its a briliant film. explains the civil war and how america split up because of slavery. 1 man changes from being a hero to being a traitor.
Jennifer M. gave it a9:
I think the film was very interesting. It had a wonderful story line. The acting was great, one of Kevin Costners greatest films ever.
Paul gave it a10:
My all time favorite movie.
[Anonymous] gave it a 10:
Beautiful and intresting. ONE OF THE BEST FILMS EVER!!!
Andrew M gave it an 8:
This is simply fine quality storytelling. It has a highly entertaining narrative coupled with scenes of visual splendour and populated throughout by authentic characters. Costner isn't much of an actor, but this role really wasn't too demanding - it's the handling of the film that is so impressive. Solid script and excellent directing style by Costner lift this film above the routine, seen one-seen 'em all historical westerns. It doesn't score greatly from an edifying point of view, and because it obviously attempted to it lowers the film's rating, but this is still a highly entertaining expose of American culture and technically it is very well done.

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