Matthew_Capitano Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco lift this film out of the muck and mire to salvage it from drowning in it's own rain forest.Bracco is an award-winning biochemist turned field researcher who visits reclusive scientist Sean Connery to decide if his work warrants continued funding. The appeal of the stars is what saves an otherwise mundane film (honorable mention to the cinematography).The biggest problem here is a clumsy script which includes Bracco's terribly drawn character, plus director John McTiernan's strangely edited final product. He appears to have been smoking some really far out rain forest weed.Ultimately a good movie, well produced, with handsome Sean and beautiful Lorraine to get the audience through the film's rough edges.

oscar-35 *Spoiler/plot- 1992, Medicine Man, A somewhat secretive research scientist working in the Amazon is studying exotic plants and animals to find new medicines for humanity. His medicine company sends out a female combative co-scientist to review his research, discoveries, and thoughts.*Special Stars- Sir Sean Connery plays male lead as Amazon research scientist. Lorraine Bracco plays the visiting female scientist. John McTiernan directs.*Theme- Raw nature is magical.*Based on- Ecology new's stories of the day.*Trivia/location/goofs- See 'pony tail' on Connery. Connery produced this film by his production company Fountain Bridge Productions at Sony Studios. Jungle locations were shot in southern Mexico and whole cast got sick working there except for Connery. Connery said his cure was drinking lot's of vodka.*Emotion- An interesting different plot for a film and film has a mystical Rain Forest ecology element to be enjoyed.

Tracy_Terry_Moore Sean Connery and Lorraine Bracco are field scientists trying to figure out what the hell ingredient it was that Sean 'lost' in the formula he discovered which cures cancer.When they're not bickering about meals, baths, and inebriation, one can enjoy the appeal of the two leads as they strive to solve their mystery under a time constraint. There is also pretty scenery of rain forest, atmospheric music, supporting performances by the aboriginals, and fine direction by John McTiernan, though problems in the editing department mar the film's continuity. Sean and Lorraine look great.

cherub439 This movie is definitely on my list of the top ten - all time! I obviously enjoyed it enough to comment, 15 years later. I looked it up just out of curiosity because it is one of my favorites. I can't believe that it didn't get better ratings or awards. Lorraine Bracco and Sean Connery both did a phenomenal job and no matter how many times I watch this movie, I find it to be extremely touching and entertaining. I cannot believe Bracco was nominated by RAZZIE for the worst actress. Who are these people? Anyway, BRAVO Bracco & Connery! The world needs more movies such as these, instead of the blood and gore, violence etc. we see each day now!