Dreadfully muddled, but mildly diverting.
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02/09/06
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
Reviews for Congo
Top CriticRevel in the sheer insanity and unique humor of this cracking jungle adventure.
06/17/08
Top CriticIt's fairly ridiculous (the apes are clearly people in suits), but it's light and brisk and fun, with a nice open-air feel.
10/18/08
An anachronistic mess made of cliched characters and situations...
09/24/01
A lighthearted, good old-fashioned jungle adventure.
05/14/03
This is easily the worst filmed version of anything penned by the prolific author.
01/01/00
It suffocates you with one faux thrill after another.
01/01/00
Ineptly written, feebly acted, clumsily directed yawner of an adventure yarn.
01/02/04
A splendid example of a genre no longer much in fashion, the jungle adventure story.
01/01/00
Top CriticThis is slick, big-budget Hollywood hokum at its most ridiculous.
01/01/00
In every frame, it aspires to be a theme park.
01/01/00
Not the worst adventure flick that I've ever seen, but far from a great one either.
05/12/06
As you stand there with your $7, ask yourself, 'Do I really want to see a rubber gorilla smoke a cigar?' If necessary, ask yourself twice.
01/01/00
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.
06/17/08
Top CriticThis glib, overheated film about vicious primates delivers little suspense...
05/20/03
Top CriticIf you have a highly developed sense of the absurd and an appreciation for movie clichés, then you'll find Congo a hoot.
01/01/00
Suffers from a preposterous set-up and even more ludicrous plot developments.
01/01/00
If you want to dwell on details, you won't like this film, but if you just sit back and relax and try not to be crabby, it is a lot of fun.
03/23/03
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