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Mighty Joe Young (1998)

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Reviews Counted:42

Fresh:22

Rotten:20

Average Rating:5.8/10

Consensus: Beguiling effects transcend a predictable plot.

Runtime: 1 hr 54 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Synopsis: An enormous gorilla exhibits endless compassion and courage. In his native jungle he cares for and protects an orphaned girl who later brings him to Los Angeles to save him from ruthless poachers.... An enormous gorilla exhibits endless compassion and courage. In his native jungle he cares for and protects an orphaned girl who later brings him to Los Angeles to save him from ruthless poachers. However, once there, the man-made confines and threats from a new set of cruel and greedy trophy-hunters cause the otherwise gentle, but misunderstood, beast to totally flip out. Remake of the black and white classic. [More]

Starring: Bill Paxton, Charlize Theron, David Paymer, Rade Serbedzija

Starring: Bill Paxton, Charlize Theron, David Paymer, Rade Serbedzija, Regina King, Peter Firth, Naveen Andrews

Director: Ron Underwood

Director: Ron Underwood
Composer: James Horner
Producer: Ted Hartley, Tom Jacobson

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Mar 23, 1999

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  • Mighty Joe Young
  • In the classic tradition of heroic Disney adventures comes the extraordinary MIGHTY JOE YOUNG -- a thrilling story full of excitement, friendship, courage, and heart. The legendary Joe, a playful, smart fifteen-foot-tall gorilla, and his lifelong best friend Jill Young (Charlize Theron) have grown up together in the remote mountains of Central Africa. When Joe's peaceful existence is shattered by poachers, Jill and zoologist Gregg O'Hara (Bill Paxton) rescue their innocent friend and move him to the safety of an animal conservancy in California. But Joe's safety is short-lived. No longer a myth, his notoriety makes him a target for an enemy from his past -- a ruthless hunter who will do anything to capture the Mighty Joe. From the moment you meet him to his incredible display of courage, Mighty Joe Young will fill your eyes with wonder and your heart with magic.
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    ... a frustrating cartoon of a movie...

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    Entertaining enough.

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    An old-fashioned adventure film that ranks with the best of the genre.

    Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
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    Jeffrey Westhoff
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    John J. Puccio
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    King Kong has never looked so … drowsy. Sleepy, boring tale of kind-hearted gorilla gets old real quick, but with Charlize Theron though, Disney proves men can have dirty thoughts while their children are entertained. Hooray Charlize!

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