The Carry On team send up the Tarzan tradition in great style. Lady Evelyn Bagley mounts an expedition to find her long-lost baby. Bill Boosey is the fearless hunter and guide. Prof. Tinkle is searching for the rare Oozalum bird. Everything is going swimmingly until a gorilla enters the camp, and then the party is captured by an all female tribe from Aphrodisia...
A group of people, including an explorer and his wife, embark on an expedition to the jungle in search of a missing scientist. They encounter a tribe of native women, a talking orangutan, and various other comical situations. The film spoofs Tarzan films and British colonial adventures.
Carry On Up the Jungle received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, typical for many entries in the long-running series. While it delivered the expected slapstick humor and innuendo that fans of the Carry On franchise enjoyed, it was often seen as formulaic and less inventive than some of its predecessors. Audiences, however, were generally amused by the familiar cast and predictable comedic situations.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the enjoyment derived from the established Carry On cast and their comedic chemistry, with many appreciating the lighthearted, silly humor. Some viewers found the plot thin and the humor repetitive, but the overall sentiment among fans is positive for its nostalgic value and straightforward entertainment.
The film was shot on location in Surrey, England, at the Virginia Water lake and the Black Park, with the jungle scenes being created in a studio.
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