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.
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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Reviews for Congo
Revel in the sheer insanity and unique humor of this cracking jungle adventure.
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.
A second-rate jungle adventure that delivers far less than it promises.
Not the worst adventure flick that I've ever seen, but far from a great one either.
No comparison to the book, but not bad for a chuckle. Harmless fun with primate puppets.
Ineptly written, feebly acted, clumsily directed yawner of an adventure yarn.
This glib, overheated film about vicious primates delivers little suspense...
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