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Disney scored an unexpected hit with this goofy live-action remake of Jay Ward's Saturday-morning cartoon, a zippy Tarzan parody with topical references and absurd gags. Disney's big-screen version, George of the Jungle starring Brendan Fraser as the sweet, hopelessly inept jungle hero, puts the emphasis on slapstick and silly fun. The klutzy hero, still swinging into trees and stray boulders, saves a lost Los Angeles socialite (Leslie Mann) on safari and, completely smitten, leaves behind his tree-house home and simian best friend (an Oxford-accented ape voiced by John Cleese) to accompany the socialite back to the concrete jungle of LA, much to the frustration of her conniving fiancé (Thomas Haden Church). Fraser's enthusiastic performance enriches our hunky hero with endearing innocence and energetic pluck. The humour is spotty and consistently more juvenile than the original cartoon, but the unending parade of visual gags (including George's pet elephant Shep, transformed into an overexcited six-tonne puppy by inventive digital effects) keeps the tone light, frothy and winningly fun. --Sean Axmaker
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When a baby boy is left in the African jungle, he grows up in the company of animals to become George (Brendan Fraser), a handsome but clumsy vine-swinger. When George meets beautiful career woman Ursula, he is so smitten with her that he ends up leaving his jungle home and travelling to San Francisco with her, where the adventures really begin.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Do not think that disney equals a kids film, because george of the jungle proves that simply untrue. Brendan Fraser could quite possibly be the king of slapstick comedy, playing the sweet but clumsy George, while Leslie Mann is stunning as the typical Disney heroine. It's predictable yes, but the jokes keep on rolling and even if you can't bear the thought of another Tarzan remake, ladies it's worth checking this out if only to see Fraser's toned bod!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Fun for all the family. The kids love the action and the adults love the jokes. Especially the ones by the porters! I'll never be able to look at a UPS van again without thinking of George.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By autumnleaf
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
George of the Jungle has got to be one of the funniest and most carefree films (the narrator tells you whether to panic or not). Brendan Fraser simply puts so much energy and charm into his character you can't help thinking all Tarzan films should have been this way. His future love, Ursula, is so sweet,not at all annoying , perfectly suited to George in her innocence. The bad guy is someone you really love to hate, you're so happy when things go wrong for him. I'm happy I bought the film, the sheer corniness makes you laugh out loud.
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George of the Jungle DVD
My 3 year old son really loves this movie, so it was a lovely surprise to get it at such a cheap price. Speedy delivery and in perfect working order.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. Joanne Vogiatzis
3.0 out of 5 stars
This was a present
This DVD was a Christmas present for my granddaughter who is a great fan of George of the Jungle and asked for it
Published 3 months ago by margaret
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab film
Bought this for my daughter for Christmas. She loves the film and finds it really funny. She is very happy. Thanks
Published 3 months ago by Mrs. J. A. Stoyles
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it!
This is an old family favourite. A gentle, very funny, tongue-in-cheek, Tarzan spoof with a modern twist. Brendan Frazer is total eye candy. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Ecosse lady
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Watched this film as a child and loved it so i have bought it for my daughter to hopefully love too, plus i get to watch it again ;)
Published 5 months ago by Amzlymk
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and unexpectedly tender
A great exercise in fourth wall breaking, this film is fantastic. It might be nostalgia talking, but I found this film as funny on a rewatch a couple of weeks ago as I did the... Read more
Published 19 months ago by I. Macdonald
1.0 out of 5 stars
Watch out for that Plot Hole!
I appreciate a good comedy as much as the next fellow and I am happy to report this one is an absolute hoot. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Papa Stinker
4.0 out of 5 stars
Jungle slapstick
My 7 year old thinks this movie is pretty funny. So do I, not bad for this type of film. Its "kinda slapstick" in a jungle movie
Published on 12 Dec 2010 by T-HILL75
5.0 out of 5 stars
george of the jungle
the dvd is 5star very funny for all ages Brenden Fraser is brillanty cast as George togather with Leslie Mann must have dvd
Published on 9 July 2010 by musicman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Drool Fest
Get your tissues at the ready ... and no this isn't a weepie. Brendan Fraser in his prime ... dribble!
oh yeah the movie - it's OK as well.
oh yeah the movie - it's OK as well.
Published on 25 April 2010 by Miss E
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