John Belushi,
Blair Brown,
Allen Garfield,
Carlin Glynn,
Tony Ganios
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Michael Apted directed and Lawrence Kasdan wrote the screenplay for this diverting romantic comedy -- a film that attempts to recapture the spirit of an old Spencer Tracy-Katharine Hepburn vehicle. A ... read more
DVD Release Date: April 1, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (91)
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July 3, 2011fb500439213Uncharacteristically frothy and vulnerable for John Belushi who staked a career in disorderly conduct, 'Continental Divide' is a palpable romantic comedy that doesn't strain the fish-out-of-water humor with brazen city-slicker idiocy. Belushi's sly speech about the mating rituals... read more
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January 10, 2011This is a funny romantic comedy for the most part, but the ending is weird, and I didn't like the ending. Overall, it's pretty good, mostly for the humour, but it could be better.
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September 3, 2010John Belushi stars as Chicago Sun-Times star reporter Ernie Souchak, a household name in town for exposing corrupt politicians, whose latest assignment is to travel to the Rocky Mountains in order to do a story on Nell Porter played by Blair Brown, a famed ornithologist that has ... read more
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February 22, 2011It may be hard to picture Belushi in a romantic comedy appearing along side acclaimed theatre actress Blair Brown. But if you watch the movie you will believe that Belushi had another side. He plays Souchack, a hard boiled investigative reporter in CHicago who is forced on a natu... read more
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December 27, 2010I thought it was a very touching story- mostly because John Belushi has so much charm and charisma that you can't help but smile and laugh at his one-liners. He did a wonderful job. As for the story, it's a good one but the romantic relationship that evolves from the two lovers c... read more
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June 13, 2010It never ceases to amaze me how every great comedic actor or actress has truly believed they can pull off a serious dramatical role portraying a character unlike anything they've ever done. Aside from Robin Williams' Oscar-winning role in Good Will Hunting, there are virtually no... read more
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May 15, 2010Belushi is funny as the Chicago reporter sent to the rocky mountains, who doesn't know anything about surviving in the wild, and falls in love with a nature lover. It's enjoyable until the end, which is a bit odd, but I would still recommend this to people who like romantic come... read more
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October 29, 2009Great romantic comedy with classic shots of early eighties Chicago, including the old Sun Times building. A hokey love story that will win you over.
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March 3, 2007John Belushi in a Romantic Comedy? It works if you let it, another one of those that you won't regret the 90 mins. you invested in it.
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September 26, 2006Well I really liked it! One thing was HBO said blair was naked in it, go ahead frame by frame, that is BS man, nothing! But i still liked it.
Critic Reviews
May 30, 2008
Jeffrey M. Anderson, Combustible Celluloid
May 5, 2004
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
Were we pleased or frightened? Pleased, John.
January 31, 2004
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
Continental Divide charts a love relationship that is hobbed by work. Full Review
June 4, 2004
Glenn Abel, Hollywood Reporter
No review available.
November 10, 2005
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion
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July 7, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
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