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I find myself torn after watching this one. The story is interesting enough, with a newly engaged couple going on a tropical vacation only for Heche's career to beckon and draw her away, leading her to Ford and the both of them to wind up stranded on an island.

On the one hand, I actually think the performances of our main cast are all solid. Ancillary characters are all pretty flat but Ford, Heche, Schwimmer (even though he's still pretty heavily Ross) and Obradors are all compelling in their own way, but it's absolutely Ford and Heche's movie and it shows. Both characters felt compelling and well written, especially for the time.

On the other hand, the plot felt forced so many times. Suddenly, pirates! Oh, and is he going to cheat, will he be true? Sure seems like he should go one way and doesn't. Oh and there has to be a forced, life altering romance, right? Who cares if the actors are near 30 years apart and it shows!

In the end, I give a bit more credit to the acting and would say this is worth watching, just be prepared to roll your eyes at some of the contrivances. It wouldn't be my first choice to watch again, but it'sa solid enough movie and worth checking out if you can catch it streaming.

This romantic comedy and adventure story had a bunch of good and bad things going for or against it., but overall was an enjoying story that was a pleasant diversion. I don't know if I'd own it, but it's worth watching once or twice.

THE GOOD - Some tremendous South Seas island scenery; a good mix of comedy and adventure with attractive leads in Anne Heshe and Harrison Ford; and fast-moving story meaning good entertainment.

THE BAD - Poor messages about fidelity and marriages; an annoying, whining character played by David Schwimmer; too heavy - for family viewing - on the profanity and cleavage.

I have seen Six days, Seven nights and I loved it. One of Harrison's best films in a long time. I think what did it for me was the film being set on the island of Kuaii. Quinn and Robin's personalities may have been different but it just proves that in paradise, anything can happen. I would recommend this to anyone that's looking for a light- hearted romantic comedy.

There was a lot to like about this movie. The scenery, (Hawaii, not Obradors), was fantastic. The acting was superb. While the plot held no surprises, (once you understand the premise of the film, you know right where it is going, but, in the case of this movie, it was fun to find out how they get there), it was interesting. The gags were very funny, (particularly when Heche's character displays the her inability to cope in situations where there aren't subways and cell phones.).

The movie showcased the range of both Heche and Ford. It might have done the same for Schwimmer and Obradors, if they had significant roles. Since I have never seen a single episode of "Friends", (I know, I must be the only person in the world who hasn't), I cannot compare Schwimmer's acting in this movie with his role in "Friends." His acting in this movie didn't compare to his role as Lt./Captain Sobel in "Band of Brothers." Based on this role and "Band of Brothers", it seems to show that Schwimmer has a lot of range and can play different roles very well. Schwimmer does seem to be typecast as the inept "loser" who tries hard and always comes out second in the end. Unfortunately, he and Obradors seem to be limited to supporting , rather than starring, roles.

So, if you are looking for a light, funny way to spend an evening, watch this movie.

I saw this when it first came out in 1998 and thoroughly enjoyed it. My wife and I just watched it in 2022, for her a first time. We both liked it a lot. It's hilarious, adventurous, suspenseful, and has good romance.

Do you know Francis Veber? He's one of the most popular French film-maker. He owes his success thanks to a comic method which he knows the secret. It's the confrontation of two people who have got a different disposition but are compelled to cohabit together in an unfriendly environment. This situation is told in a comedy tone

By telling Harrison Ford and Anne Heche's adventures, Ivan Reitman must have been influenced by Francis Veber' method. Here, a confident and bold Harrison Ford mixes with a coward Anne Heche. After a dragging beginning, the movie becomes lively and rhythmic when our two heroes are stranded on the island. It contains good and funny moments, especially when the characters are having an argument. But, it follows a predictable advance: at first, Ford and Heche can't stand each other but little by little, they learn to know each other better. It's all the more as they'll have to go through a hard time so as to leave the island. Finally, it's love that will shine them.

At the end, you get a nice but colorless comedy. Nevertheless, Reitman can sustain the interest during all the movie and skilfully avoids boredom.

In New York, the assistant magazine editor Robin Monroe (Anne Heche) has dinner with her boyfriend Frank Martin (David Schwimmer) that invites her to spend six days and seven nights in the paradisiacal island Makatea. When they arrive in Tahiti, they take the charter owned by the rough middle-aged pilot Quinn Harris (Harrison Ford) and assisted by his friend, the hot Angelica (Jacqueline Obradors). On the arrival in Makatea, Frank proposes Robin and gives a ring to her. However, her editor Marjorie (Allison Janney) asks Robin to fly to Tahiti to cover a story and she hires Quinn, who has the only available plane, to travel during the night. Out of the blue, the weather changes and they crash on an uninhabited island. Now they have to support each other to survive and wait for the improbable rescue.

"Six Days Seven Nights" is a funny and romantic adventure from the 90's with Harrison Ford performing the free-spirited pilot Quinny and the gorgeous and expressive Anne Heche performing the independent New York woman Robin in the lead roles. The locations are amazingly beautiful and Quinny and Robin seem to be lost in paradise. The delightful romance is highly recommended for fans of the genre. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Seis Dias, Sete Noites" ("Six Days Seven Nights")

Absolutely ludicrous romantic comedy that was supposed to be the star vehicle to launch Anne Heche's career. Harrison wanders around paradise looking sensational for his age, albeit completely befuddled, again proving great movie stars aren't necessarily great actors. Heche tries her heart out, but doesn't quite cut it as a leading lady, particularly in the shadow of the Ford charisma. Schwimmer is probably the most shameless of the cast, as he simply inserts Ross Gellar into a tropical holiday. The script is lazy, action sequences inept, and CGI laughable. Silly, mindless twaddle that embarrasses everyone involved 5/10.

Well at least Harrison Ford got a nice Polynesian vacation out of this deal, because this is by far his most utterly forgettable film. There is no plot whatsoever. The inclusion of PIRATES??? into the story is all one needs to understand as far as how the film has no antagonist. The biggest mistake was having Ford and Heche acknowledge their feelings for each other so early in the movie. They were a lot more interesting when they were sniping at each other. Once things get mushy all interest is lost. The only reason to check out this film is for the scenery and the gorgeous Jacqueline Obradors in her underwear.

I rented this a few days ago having discovered it was a Harrison Ford movie I somehow missed. Even though I'm a big fan of his, I really didn't expect much based on the jacket description. But, Eureka! I was completely charmed by this movie. Ford has a very low key way of delivering comedy and when you see a manly man like him being funny, it is all the more hilarious. Anne Heche is captivating as the gamin New York fashion sophisticate who happens to be very smart & sassy but grounded. She also has a tremendous flair for comedy and she plays off Ford in a grand way that Melanie Griffith couldn't even dream about doing in Working Girl. Griffith sleepwalked through that script whereas Heche embraces her character fully.

There is a very unique thing that happens in this film that we don't see very often and that is how the romantic chemistry builds between the lead characters. It is as natural as the flora and fauna of the island they are trapped on - rather randomly and sometimes awkwardly taking root - and I give a lot of credit to Reitman for capturing this feeling between Ford & Heche. With most films like this, the leads either hop into bed right away and then sort out their differences, or there is no indication of increasing mutual affection until the last 10 minutes when someone slaps their forehead and a light goes on. In this movie, you see so many small moments when one character is creeping into the heart of the other. Despite this, it never gets sappy.

I'd rate this movie as a 7 but am giving it an 8 to try to raise its overall score. It's a very, very good romantic comedy with a funny script, witty direction, great tropical locales, and an eclectic but engaging supporting cast.

It was a delight to Harrison Ford playing in an actually entertaining film after the Devil's Own and Air Force one. The only reason I did not leave the movie during those two playing was because of Mr. Ford's reliable performance. Air Force One was really a pity, because it started out quite well, but from about the half of it it flopped. As for the Devil's Own it was a real disappointment since Alan J. Pakula and Ford had done a great job in Presumed Innocent. 6D7N did not want to be anything else but a light summer comedy-romance-adventure and with all its shortcomings in the story it served this purpose very well. It had a good rhythm and music, the photography was impressive and both the supporting actors and leading characters delivered a very funny performance. Even though Ford did not look like 45 at all, more like 55, his masculinity and the character he played were convincing enough for him to be the right choice for woman who could have been his daughter. "We may be old, but sturdy." Ford is great in comedies and would be fun to see him in some more. However, once he said that he wanted to fall out of his leading hero role and become a character actor. Well, I cannot wait to see him playing such interesting personalities again as Allie Fox, Henry or Dr. Kimble.

This movie was obviously a very weak attempt to make some sort of modern "Swiss Family Robinson". It doesn't fly. The storyline is very weak and simply unbelievable. The romance between Quinn (Harrison Ford) and Robin (Anne Heche) on the island doesn't seem to have any basis whatsoever and it just appears out of nowhere. The other romance between Frank (David Schwimmer) and Angelica (Jacqueline Obradors) is so poorly acted, it's like something out of an 80's B movie.

The only good thing I can say about this movie is that the scenery was good. The writing was terrible. The acting was below average. Hardly any of it was believable. It was almost as if the writer had in mind:

"Ok, crash a plane. Now I want these two to have sex later, so I have to find something to fill in the space....I've got it! Pirates!!"

Yuck. I gave it 4 out of 10. It got that because of the scenery and Angelica's body. They should have thrown a nude scene in there though. That would have earned it at least one more star.

Ivan Reitman's comedy-drama is as entertaining as it is undemanding. Harrison Ford and Anne Heche are convincing and funny as crabby airline pilot Quinn Harris and jet-setting fashion magazine editor Robin Monroe, contending with being lost on a Pacific island, and battling with some modern-day pirates. Though their course from mutual dislike, through respect and friendship, to the finishing line of love, is familiar, they run it with style. There are the added pleasures of spectacular scenery, realistic flying sequences, and some nifty cutting between a hula dance performance and a crash landing. (Even David Schwimmer, as Robin's waiting boyfriend with a roving eye, is for once reasonably cast.)

In some respects this is a remake of the 1951 classic The African Queen - both involve a snooty woman and a tough guy thrown together in adversity. But a big difference is that, whereas Bogart and Hepburn were aged 52 and 44 when their movie was made, Ford and Heche were 56 and 29. It seems ironic that in those far off pre-feminist-movement days both movie-makers and audiences could accept older leading ladies; while now female stars over 40 can't find roles, and have to watch older male counterparts romancing women young enough to be their daughters.

But most viewers will ignore such considerations, relax, and simply enjoy this cinematic equivalent of "easy listening" music.

A fashion editor and her boyfriend take a holiday in the South Pacific. Needing to fly to Tahiti for a meeting, a pilot takes her in his dilapidated plane but, during a storm, they stray off course and land on a deserted island. Their bid for survival begins.

Decent enough adventure with Harrison Ford and Anne Heche as the couple in question. Plenty of chemistry between the characters help to make it watchable and support is from David Schwimmer who, to some extent, reprises his character Ross from the successful TV series Friends.

Not as Bad as the rating suggests. Is it the best Harrison Ford Movie? No. Is it the worst Harrison Ford movie? No. Just an overall fun time.

I remember watching this back when it first releases... I was young and kinda of find this entertaining.. i rewatched it just now and here is my review

The movie does not aged well.. ya some of the scene is still funny.. Harrison Ford and Anne Heche were great I. The stranded island reminds me of swept away by Madonna which is a disaster.. the action scenes was cheesy to began with and David Schwimmer casting was all wrong..his acting were so bland and not funny at all

Bob Marley's Songs might be the only redemption in this movie.

The litmus test is -- if [big star] weren't in this film, could it be a TV movie? Alas, the answer is yes. Though very entertaining with good performances, how Six Days Seven Nights made it to the big screen eludes me. It is not original and doesn't have the kind of script one demands of a feature film. I was just glad I didn't pay $8.50 or more to see it in the theater - but it will do well in video, where it should have gone directly in the first place.

After I watched this movie I couldn't help but wonder why would Ford take part in such a miserable work. The least I can say is that the story is silly , the humor pathetic , and the way the movie comes to an end ridiculous. This movie should have been made with cartoon characters , or better yet , not made at all.

I don't consider this movie to be anything near relevant to the History of Cinema, but the fact is that it has shown me the life I would like to live. I could well picture myself as Quinn Harris, on a Pacific island, providing air taxi services. Maybe with a little less drinking, but definitely that kind of life would appeal to me. If only...

This movie is an extremely pleasant experience, with it's competent photography work, good acting, a little bit of everything, as in romance, humor, hints of sex, adventure, bad guys, city life vs life in an island, you name it (and under certain limitations), you got it. I'll probably end up buying this one.

It's not often that I stop a movie half way through and rewind it. Bad acting, like in Six Days Seven Nights, usually won't make me do it. A highly predictable plot, like this movie has, usually won't make me do it either. What I can't tolerate is bad writing. About halfway through, I just wanted the torture to stop. I should have stopped after the first half hour.

What makes an incredibly wealthy actor like Harrison Ford take a role like this and prove, once again, that he is incapable of acting out strong emotions? Perhaps Anne Heche's terrible job can be blamed on the director. Or maybe she's just the next Sean Young. I guess we'll find out soon enough.

There's one good thing about this movie. In 10 years it will make great fodder for MST3000.

I don't write many reviews, unless I really feel close to the movie or believe it was unfairly rated, like this one. This movie has found it's way back to my DVD player several times since it's first release to DVD about 10 years ago. It whisks you up from your easy chair to a sunny vacation spot in the Polynesian Islands and never slows up or misses a beat. One scene moves to the next in a seamless manner often foreshadowed by a soundtrack that is very good and quite catchy.

The film was well cast with Harrison Ford as the crusty cargo pilot - Ann Heche as the assistant editor of a fashion magazine - David Swimmer as her pasty but very nice fiancé and Jacqueline Obradors as the beautiful but dingbat club dancer. This romantic comedy and action adventure film pits two people together from different backgrounds and age groups. Normally the two would never get along long enough to get to know the other. But, forced to spend time together and under challenging conditions, a small attraction begins to develop and grow stronger. The character development of the cast moves forward with the same speed as the rest of this cute story.

While the film is certainly not for everyone, judging from IMDb ratings and rotten tomatoes, I really believe it was the message and not the movie that failed to impress. This story expresses a throwback to traditional values in the relationship of Ford and Heche and their experiences on the Island. This may explain the reaction to the film by many of the younger viewers. Some of the more mature viewers may have been turned off by news of Ann Heche and Ellen Degeneres in real life. This may explain why some seem to love the movie, while others have curiously rated it rather poorly.

In any case, if you need a quick escape and love flying to beautiful Polynesian Islands loaded with beautiful scenery and good-looking people, then his film may be your ticket!

A small-plane pilot (Harrison Ford) is stranded on a remote Pacific island with a New York magazine editor (Anne Heche). Not only do they have to survive and find a way back to civilization, but they encounter other mortal dangers. David Schwimmer plays the woman's fiancé while Jacqueline Obradors is on hand as the dalliance of the pilot.

"Six Days Seven Nights" (1998) is a lost-on-a-deserted-island adventure/romance sometimes compared to "The African Queen" (1951) for obvious reasons, but "Six Days" seems more farcical. There's also a little "Flight of the Phoenix" (1965) added to the mix.

Harrison is charismatic as the stalwart, but slightly alcoholic loner/pilot while Heche is intelligent and likable. Unfortunately, some of their bickering comes across forced in an eye-rolling way, but the movie makes up for it with a surprisingly potent dramatic scene near the end. Beyond that, the movie is quick-paced comic book fluff that never gets boring, but also never goes deep or realistic enough for my tastes. Nevertheless, I'm a sucker for stranded-on-deserted-island flicks.

The contrast between Heche and Obradors' characters is interesting: Robin (Heche) is attractive in an intelligent plain-Jane kind of way while Angelica (Obradors) is alluring in a bodacious cutie manner. The fact that the latter is air-headed and morally dubious removes her from the realm of possibilities, as far as a lifelong soulmate goes. She's babelicious, though, and the movie tastefully shows it.

The film is short and sweet at 1 hour, 38 minutes, and was shot at Kaua'i, Hawaii. The locations are spectacular.

GRADE: B.

Robin Monroe (Anne Heche) is an assistant editor of a fashion magazine in NYC. She goes on a tropical vacation with boyfriend Frank Martin (David Schwimmer). After accepting Frank's proposal, Robin has a quick job to supervise a photo shoot. She hops on Quinn Harris (Harrison Ford)'s plane to make the short trip but a storm forces them to crash.

I've never bought Harrison Ford as a rom-com lead and this is a prime example. Although he has more chemistry with Anne Heche than David Schwimmer has with her. This is pretty standard rom-com fare. If it had better actors for this type of movie, I think this could have worked. Anne Heche also has a bit of problem with light rom-coms. There is a specific type that these two actors don't necessarily fit.

Then there is the switch in tone midway through. If that's the tone, then the first half is ill-fitting. I hate that the movie keeps going back to Schwimmer. His character really doesn't work for many reasons. This movie struggles to find the right tone.