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This is a terrible movie. Frank Marshall (Arachnophobia) demonstrates no control over story, actors, effects or general presentation in this adaptation of a Michael Crichton novel about an expedition into deep, dark Africa that runs into an unknown race of killer apes. The big monkeys attack and attack and attack and have to be fought off with machine guns and lasers--that's pretty much the story, except there's probably an even better one behind "fourth Ghostbuster" Ernie Hudson's bizarre decision to speak with a British accent. While Marshall wants us to root for the human characters, they're all so obnoxious and unbelievable you can't help but feel lousy for the poor apes when they get chopped to bits just for defending their homes against these twerps. If you're not feeling enough environmentalist ire these days, watch this and get angry. --Tom Keogh
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Amy the gorilla is being returned to the jungle after being part of a university experiment. Following her home is a group including a professor, an electronics expert, a guide and an explorer, amongst others. They are following her because they know that the animal will lead them to the lost city of Zinj and its diamond mines. What they do not realise is that once they enter the city they will find themselves in danger of becoming an endangered species themselves.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Lew1
Format:DVD
The problem with "Movie Critics" is that they watch movies as a profession and thus anything that doesn't leave them reeling with shock or buzzing with new ideas to justify their time sitting down and watching it is panned as unwatchable.
The truth is that most of us watch a lot of movies for pure escapism and enjoyment in preference to doing something rather dull in our normal lives. We watch the film to fill an evening or as a background to night in and it doesn't matter to us that its all claptrap, so long as its enjoyable.
Congo is not going to challenge anything in your head, but as a popcorn and soda type film, its hugely enjoyable. The pacing is good and feels epic without being slow. The story, as daft as it is, keeps the viewer on edge and the actors revel in their parts knowing that this is not the next Clockwork Orange.
Perhaps the real criticism is the fact that it is based on a novel that is scientific and thoughtful in its approach. I can imagine if you are a fan of the novel, the film will seem disappointing simply because of its different approach.
There are some terrible movies that seem to go on forever without getting close to being interesting, Congo is not one of them - Jerry Goldsmith's musical score sooths the action and terrible lines are delivered with a zest that suggest the actors know its looney, but aren't going to let that stop them (and us) getting on with having a good time.
A little scary in places and with great set pieces and characters getting what they deserve at the hand of rabid gorillas in a lost jungle temple, this film is under-rated. Great to have on as thin flick that isn't nearly as bad as critics will lead you to believe. Just Enjoy It!
The truth is that most of us watch a lot of movies for pure escapism and enjoyment in preference to doing something rather dull in our normal lives. We watch the film to fill an evening or as a background to night in and it doesn't matter to us that its all claptrap, so long as its enjoyable.
Congo is not going to challenge anything in your head, but as a popcorn and soda type film, its hugely enjoyable. The pacing is good and feels epic without being slow. The story, as daft as it is, keeps the viewer on edge and the actors revel in their parts knowing that this is not the next Clockwork Orange.
Perhaps the real criticism is the fact that it is based on a novel that is scientific and thoughtful in its approach. I can imagine if you are a fan of the novel, the film will seem disappointing simply because of its different approach.
There are some terrible movies that seem to go on forever without getting close to being interesting, Congo is not one of them - Jerry Goldsmith's musical score sooths the action and terrible lines are delivered with a zest that suggest the actors know its looney, but aren't going to let that stop them (and us) getting on with having a good time.
A little scary in places and with great set pieces and characters getting what they deserve at the hand of rabid gorillas in a lost jungle temple, this film is under-rated. Great to have on as thin flick that isn't nearly as bad as critics will lead you to believe. Just Enjoy It!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Morris.av
Format:DVD
I loved this movie, Tim Curry was sublimeley funny, Ernie Hudson's British accent was good, and the epitomie of cool, laura linney is gorgeous and it has Joe Pantaliano ... enough said.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Many people don't believe Congo to be a good movie. This is especially true of the fans of the novel, which is much darker and very different.
However, the film is much more like an oldfashioned African adventure serial or movie, and captures the feel of a modern King Solomon's Mines (Haggard).
The plot, acting and effects all add to the good fun of the film, as it is not particularly realistic, but a laugh to watch with friends - especially if you're fans of the good old adventures, or are 'adventurers'or travelers yourselves !
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I was extremely pleased with the price and the service from this seller, value for money and I love this film Congo why I purchased it for my friends son who loved it, will I use... Read more
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I love the gorilla Amey, she is definitely the star of the film. A very enjoyable film as long as you don't dissect it too much, the book is more interesting.
Published 10 months ago by Stephanie
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Popcorn, time-pass and lots of big monkeys??!!
Let's be absolutely clear that this movie is NOT "The Usual Suspects" or "Memento", and it never aspired to be so. What it aims to be (a good entertainer), it almost becomes. Read more
Published 16 months ago by RIJU GANGULY
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okay film, lot missed out!
This is an okay film - I guess you can't cover everything the book has. The book is far better and the film misses out a lot of things the book had in it - some things I really... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Londoner
4.0 out of 5 stars
Congo
Action and drama when a group travels to Congo to get a gorilla home. But some of them have other intentions with the trip and are not what they seem.
Published on 1 Oct 2010 by Lisa
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sir Conan Doyle shivers in his shame
A pale remake of so many films or books about the Mines of King Solomon, the lost valley and the wild African nature that has no real existence except in our phantasms. Read more
Published on 4 Nov 2008 by Jacques COULARDEAU
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um bongo
Not since the last Spielberg effort have I seen such a badly scripted, cheesily acted, risible, cliché-ridden piece of old muff. I loved it! Read more
Published on 14 Jun 2006 by SJ Søndergaard
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congo
this film had no co-ordination and the acting was appauling i would have made a complaint to the producers if i wasn't so disgusted by the fact that this product actually went on... Read more
Published on 25 April 2003
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Top adventure
A word of warning to anybody purchasing this DVD(or VHS): If you have watched the film, then do not read the book afterwards. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2002 by "mikeintheboro"
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