Fresh
Surprisingly pleasant.
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
George of the Jungle
Watch out!
1997 · 1h 32m · PG
Adventure, Comedy, Family, Romance
Directed by
Sam Weisman
Overview
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.
Director and cast
- Sam Weisman Director
- Brendan Fraser as George of the Jungle
- Leslie Mann as Ursula Stanhope
- Thomas Haden Church as Lyle van de Groot
- John Cleese as An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
- Richard Roundtree as Kwame
- Abraham Benrubi as Thor
- Holland Taylor as Beatrice Stanhope
- John Bennett Perry as Arthur Stanhope
- Greg Cruttwell as Max
- Kelly Miracco as Betsy
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
56%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Not quite inspired lunacy, the film has a game, likable quality and strong sequel potential.
Leonard Klady, Variety
Fresh
The story is incidental -- the villain wants to abduct the talking ape for financial gain -- and thankfully the animatronics and computer effects aren't allowed to overwhelm the proceedings.
Wally Hammond, Time Out
Fresh
A pleasant surprise, one of the most witty, entertaining family films to come out in some time.
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
Rotten
George George, George of the Jungle. Boom boom BOOM BOOM . . . Oh, please shut up.
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail
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