Quick Movie Reviews
Rating of
2/4
MovieAddict - wrote on 12/09/2012
A clumsy ape man George (played by Brendan Fraser) who can’t seem to avoid crashing into trees survived a plane crash when he was a baby and is raised by a wise ape. One day he encounters a beautiful damsel in distress Ursula (Leslie Mann) who joins her fiancé Lyle (Thomas Haden Church) in his perilous adventure across African wilderness. George falls in love with her despite their differences in lifestyles. But will he leave his beloved jungle to win her affections and adapt to civilization??? A good-natured, family-oriented comedy and there are lots of laughs with John Cleese as a talking gorilla called Ape and an awesome narration from Keith Scott who is hilarious as the sardonic narrator.
Rating of
1/4
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 08/16/2012
This critic remembered how unappealing and dull this film was when it first showed. George (Brendan Fraser) has a talking gorilla named Ape, a toco toucan named Tookie, Little Monkey (played by Crystal), and an African elephant named Shep. The plot was ridiculous, humor was dry and acting just horrendous. This reviewer recalls having a few yawns during its viewing. George of the Jungle was not entertaining in most aspects.
Rating of
2.5/4
Unknown - wrote on 04/07/2012
Clever and funny. Though, I do think that it is outdone by the very similar Dudley Do-Right.
Rating of
1/4
mitchellyoung - wrote on 08/02/2011
I think the cartoon series this film is based on might be slightly funnier, but not by much. The pickings are pretty slim here and this was the start of Brendan Fraser's fall from grace.
Rating of
1/4
Ikkinbot - wrote on 07/15/2010
George of the jungle just didn't work in this format. Brendan Fraser may be the most hit or miss actor for me . . .
Rating of
1.5/4
serioussir - wrote on 05/20/2008
I don't know why Brendan Frasier insists on being in really stupid films, but here's another. The only thing good I can say about this one is that Frasier looks really good.
Rating of
0.5/4
Allison - wrote on 11/16/2007
Really, I can't imagine anything more stupid. The most memorable moment was when the girl looked at George in a towel and then the towel dropped. Yeah. well. Brendan Fraser was dumb. That too.
Rating of
3/4
TheWolf - wrote on 08/04/2007
I think this movie was a great depiction of the original cartoon. The humor used in the film is very much like what would be found in cartoons, and is designed to be taken that way. Brendan Fraser does a great interpretation of the cartoon classic. The movie is funny, and creative. The cast is great, aside from Brendan Fraser, you have Leslie Mann playing Ursula, George's love interest. You also have Thomas Hayden Church playing Lyle, Ursula's husband to be, and the protagonist of the movie. I loved this movie, I've seen it a number of times, and its one that kids and adults will enjoy.
Rating of
3.5/4
frenchfreyteetor - wrote on 08/02/2007
This is one of my favorite Disney live action movies. It' a cute and a little silly too.
