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. ... [More]
Starring: Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney, Tim Curry, Ernie Hudson
Director: Frank Marshall
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Reviews for Congo
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 3/4 |
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 |
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3.5/5 |
Revel in the sheer insanity and unique humor of this cracking jungle adventure. Full Review |
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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 |
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2/4 |
A second-rate jungle adventure that delivers far less than it promises. Full Review |
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5/10 |
Not the worst adventure flick that I've ever seen, but far from a great one either. Full Review |
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Dreadfully muddled, but mildly diverting. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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1/5 |
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1/5 |
rubbish
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No comparison to the book, but not bad for a chuckle. Harmless fun with primate puppets. Full Review |
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3/5 |
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0/5 |
A completely unintentional laugh riot and, in that sense, top-drawer Crichton.
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1/5 |
Watch the opening for Bruce Campbell's death scene, and then run far away.
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2/5 |
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0/4 |
Ineptly written, feebly acted, clumsily directed yawner of an adventure yarn. Full Review |
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3/5 |
Not bad adventure, nothing special, but not bad
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2/5 |
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This glib, overheated film about vicious primates delivers little suspense... Full Review |
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3/4 |
A lighthearted, good old-fashioned jungle adventure. Full Review |
CommentLatest News for Congo
November 05, 2008:
Michael Crichton Passes Away (1942-2008)
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