Production Year: 1995 - Action/Adventure - Director: Frank Marshall - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Dylan Walsh, Laura Linney, Ernie Hudson, Grant Heslov, Joe Don Baker, Tim Curry more
Based on the book by Michael Crichton, Congo is the sort of film you should only watch if you're not looking for realism, but just a fun action romp for an afternoon's video viewing.
The basic story is about an expedition that goes into the jungles of Africa, supposedly to set free an ape reared by a Univerity and taught to sign. Unbeknown to the University professor and his ape is a big bad company wanting to get its hands on some priceless diamonds. When they find the diamonds they also find they are protected by a bunch of killer apes. Well, I did warn you that it was a fun action film!!!
The cast are largely unknown, apart from Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters) and Tim Curry (Rocky Horror Show) - however, Tim Curry does indeed get the oscar for the worst ever Romanian accent on film!!!
Generally the film is OK - but if you're looking for serious action stuff then steer clear. Its fun, even comedic in parts and the story is totally unbelievable - its a shame about the talking gorilla!!!
In brief - not a blockbuster, more of a modern day B-movie thats not quite bad enough to become a cult film. Watch it on a rainy afternoon with some kids and you'll have a laugh. 5/10
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Congo - Dvd [1995]
This is a terrible movie. Frank Marshall (Arachnophobia) demonstrates no control over
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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 rac...
Congo - Dvd [1995]
This is a terrible movie. Frank Marshall (Arachnophobia) demonstrates no control over
... more
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 rac...
Production Year: 2000 - Action/Adventure - Director: Joseph McGinty - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, Tim Curry, Sam Rockwell, Crispin Glover
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