George of the Jungle
Deep in the African jungle, a baby named George, the sole survivor of a plane crash, is raised by gorillas. George grows up to be a buff and lovable klutz who has a rainforest full of animal friends: Tookie, his big-beaked toucan messenger; Ape, a witty talking gorilla; and Shep, a peanut-loving pooch of an elephant. But when poachers mess with George's pals, the King of Swing swings into action.
Critics Sentiment
George rescues paraglider caught on Bay Bridge cables
George repeatedly crashes into trees while vine swinging
The film drops significantly during the repetitive vine-swinging gag but recovers strongly when George reaches San Francisco and the creative urban adventure sequences begin.
George of the Jungle received mixed reception from critics who appreciated its silly, self-aware humor and Brendan Fraser's likable performance but criticized repetitive gags and juvenile comedy elements. The film performed best during its urban fish-out-of-water sequences, particularly the San Francisco bridge rescue, while suffering from overused slapstick like the constant tree-crashing gag. Overall, reviewers found it entertaining enough for families but noted it worked better for children than adults.
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Brendan Fraser
George of the Jungle
Leslie Mann
Ursula Stanhope
Thomas Haden Church
Lyle Van de Groot
John Cleese
An Ape Named 'Ape' (voice)
Richard Roundtree
Kwame
Abraham Benrubi
Thor
Holland Taylor
Beatrice Stanhope
John Bennett Perry
Arthur Stanhope
Greg Cruttwell
Max
Kelly Miracco
Betsy
Michael Chinyamurindi
N'Dugo
Abdoulaye N'Gom
Kip
Lydell M. Cheshier
Baleto
Keith Scott
The Narrator (voice)
Spencer Garrett
Male Guest at Party
Jon Pennell
Male Guest at Party
Lauren Bowles
Ursula's Friend
Afton Smith
Ursula's Friend
Samantha Harris
Ursula's Friend
Hans Schoeber
Mercenary
Crew
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