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Congo (1995)

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Reviews Counted:41

Fresh:9

Rotten:32

Average Rating:3.7/10

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: An African mountain gorilla who's been taught sign language by a young primatologist is returned to the jungles of the Congo in this adaptation of Michael Crichton's 1980 sci-fi adventure novel. ... An African mountain gorilla who's been taught sign language by a young primatologist is returned to the jungles of the Congo in this adaptation of Michael Crichton's 1980 sci-fi adventure novel. During their journey they cross paths with greedy corporate scavengers searching for a hidden cache of diamonds. [More]

Starring: Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney, Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson

Starring: Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney, Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson, Joe Don Baker, Grant Heslov

Director: Frank Marshall

Director: Frank Marshall

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Jul 27, 1999

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It's fairly ridiculous (the apes are clearly people in suits), but it's light and brisk and fun, with a nice open-air feel.

Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
10/18/08
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

Revel in the sheer insanity and unique humor of this cracking jungle adventure.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
06/17/08
James Jennings
James Jennings
Channel 4 Film

Feels as if the picture were edited to leave the action sequences in while removing any connecting material that might have helped them make sense.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
06/17/08
Brian Lowry
Brian Lowry
Variety
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A second-rate jungle adventure that delivers far less than it promises.

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06/17/08
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Not the worst adventure flick that I've ever seen, but far from a great one either.

Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | comment Comment
05/12/06
JoBlo
JoBlo
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Dreadfully muddled, but mildly diverting.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Stephen Garrett
Stephen Garrett
Time Out

No review available.

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08/25/05
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
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No review available.

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06/29/05
Emanuel Levy
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rubbish

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05/12/05
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

No comparison to the book, but not bad for a chuckle. Harmless fun with primate puppets.

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12/31/04
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
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No review available.

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11/18/04
Mark R. Leeper
Mark R. Leeper
rec.arts.movies.reviews

A completely unintentional laugh riot and, in that sense, top-drawer Crichton.

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09/17/04
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Watch the opening for Bruce Campbell's death scene, and then run far away.

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05/26/04
Rob Vaux
Rob Vaux
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No review available.

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02/12/04
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

No review available.

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02/08/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Ineptly written, feebly acted, clumsily directed yawner of an adventure yarn.

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01/02/04
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

Not bad adventure, nothing special, but not bad

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12/28/03
Fred Topel
Fred Topel
About.com

No review available.

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11/20/03
Mike McGranaghan
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat

This glib, overheated film about vicious primates delivers little suspense...

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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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A lighthearted, good old-fashioned jungle adventure.

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05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly
 
 
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