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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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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
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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
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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

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.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
06/17/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

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
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No review available.

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08/25/05
Rob Blackwelder
Rob Blackwelder
SPLICEDWire

No review available.

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06/29/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

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.

Full Review Source: StaciWilson.com | comment Comment
12/31/04
Staci Layne Wilson
Staci Layne Wilson
StaciWilson.com

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
Flipside Movie Emporium

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.

Full Review Source: Palo Alto Weekly | comment Comment
05/14/03
Jeanne Aufmuth
Jeanne Aufmuth
Palo Alto Weekly
 
 
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November 05, 2008: Michael Crichton Passes Away (1942-2008)
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