George of the Jungle

Name: George of the Jungle
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Family
Released: July 16, 1997
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 53
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann

1997

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: July 16, 1997 | PG

Starring: Brendan Fraser, Leslie Mann

Summary: Deep in the heart of 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 rain forest full of animal friends. When poachers mess with George's pals, the King Of Swing swings into action. (Disney)

Director: Sam Weisman

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 92 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Hits you on the head until you laugh. Read full review

Mick LaSalle

One of the most witty, entertaining family films to come out in some time. Read full review

Lawrence Van Gelder

The kind of silly summer fun that gives family entertainment a good name. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

This bit of fluff overflows with so much honest charm it barely matters that it's one in a seemingly endless succession of Tarzan retreads. Read full review

Marc Savlov

So silly, so garishly over-the-top, and so bracingly eager to please, that it's hard not to fall under its gleefully gooney spell. Read full review

David Sterritt

The plot is predictable, and the humor is uncreative and often crude. The heroine, however, is endearing in her quirkiness. Read full review

Stephen Thompson

This appalling desecration of Jay Ward's 1960s cartoon series suffers from countless movie-ruining flaws. Read full review

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JayCubS.

Sep 24, 2005

This is absolutely my favorite movie. It's stayed in my heart since my childhood, for it is a perfect children's movie....for children. And me.

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R.Dalvi

Mar 25, 2006

Entertaining as well as excellent.

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Thomas347

Feb 5, 2021

Top quality film. Oscar worthy. Shunned by all award ceremonies. Brilliant performance from Brendan Fraser, great animatronic ape. Anyone who claims this film is poor, doesn't have taste.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

Momentum78

Mar 10, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brilliant performances from Brendan Fraser & Leslie Mann highlight this disney comedy, it is hilarious.… Expand

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kyle20ellis

Mar 31, 2022

What can I say? An entertaining and fun movie. It is however a little too overlong, Thomas Haden Church is underused and some of the story leans towards the predictable side of things. However, it is very nice to look at, the scenery is colourful and the sets are splendid. Even theWhat can I say? An entertaining and fun movie. It is however a little too overlong, Thomas Haden Church is underused and some of the story leans towards the predictable side of things. However, it is very nice to look at, the scenery is colourful and the sets are splendid. Even the cinematography is very good. The music is fun and catchy, it is probably just me but after seeing this film I have had the main title song stuck in my head for days. The script is witty and quotable and the jokes are funny. And then the performances really do add to the sense of fun. Brendan Fraser gives a very likable lead performance, and Leslie Mann is appealing as Ursula. As the intellectual ape "Ape", John Cleese is fitfully amusing. But the star of the show is the sardonic and hilarious narration from Keith Scott. Overall, a fun and entertaining movie, not perfect, but I recommend it. 7/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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Toasty87

Jul 10, 2020

Typical 90s live action comedy very funny in parts very slow in others mild the rest.

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EpicLadySponge

Mar 21, 2016

As one part of the lyrics on the entire song said, "WATCH OUT FOR THAT TREE!" Well, I wanted to use that line to say this: This George of the Jungle did not watch out for that tree.

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