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Mighty Joe Young

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Movie propaganda

Born in the jungle. Let loose in the city.

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, 5 metre 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.

Persons of interest

  • Bill Paxton .... Gregg O'Hara
  • Charlize Theron .... Jill Young
  • Rade Serbedzija .... Andrei Strasser
  • Regina King .... Cecily Banks
  • Peter Firth .... Garth
  • Naveen Andrews .... Pindi
  • David Paymer .... Harry Ruben
  • Robert Wisdom .... Kweli
  • Christian Clemenson .... Jack
  • Geoffrey Blake .... Vern
  • Lawrence Pressman .... Dr Elliot Baker
  • Linda Purl .... Dr Ruth Young
  • Mika Boorem .... Young Jill Young
  • Cory Buck .... Jason
  • Liz Georges .... Jason's Mother
  • Richard Riehle .... Commander Gorman
  • Merian C Cooper .... Storywriter
  • Ruth Rose .... Screenwriter
  • Mark Rosenthal .... Screenwriter
  • Lawrence Konner .... Screenwriter
  • Ron Underwood .... Director

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Theatrical report

Another ape movie.

This is yet another terrible Disney animal movie made for the sole purpose of making money. I recommend even Jungle 2 jungle over Mighty Joe Young. When the villain carts Joe off to a land far away to chop him into little bits, does he die? No! After Joe falls off the top of a Ferris wheel and crashes to the ground, does he die? No!

"Now we have to find a safe place to put him," says the adult.

"Where are we gonna get the money?" says the other adult.

"I've got some money," says the little Aryan boy.

This ending has more corn than Iowa.

Disney must have been desperate: maybe The jungle book and George of the jungle didn't make enough moola. So what was the point of making a film about a 100 kg ape rampaging through downtown Hollywood and climbing the marquee of Grumman's Chinese Theatre? Because everyone loves a cute and cuddly 100 kg gorilla with an attitude. Not!

Don't rent this flick: wait until they're giving it away for free.

Media intelligence (DVD)

  • Audio: Dolby Digital 5.1
  • Disc: Single side, single layer
  • Languages: English
  • Picture: Widescreen 1.85:1
  • Subtitles: English, English captions

Security censorship classification

PG (Medium level violence)

Surveillance time

110 minutes (1:50 hours)

Not for public release in Australia before date

VHS rental: 1 September 1999
DVD retail: 12 June 2002
VHS retail: 12 June 2002

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