Jungle Heat
Jungle Heat

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Jungle Heat

1988
Movie
85 min
English

Vincent Wong (Leo Fong) has a son who is kidnapped; he, his partner (Cynthia Rothrock) and a martial arts expert (Richard Norton) is put on the trail of the kidnappers for the showdown.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Max ThalerGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime

Plot Summary

A tough ex-commando, now a mercenary, is hired to rescue a kidnapped scientist from a ruthless drug lord in the Amazon jungle. He teams up with a local guide and must navigate treacherous terrain and confront deadly adversaries. The mission becomes a fight for survival against overwhelming odds and betrayal.

Critical Reception

Jungle Heat is a low-budget action film that received generally poor reviews, often criticized for its predictable plot, weak dialogue, and uninspired direction. It is considered a forgettable entry in the action genre of the late 1980s, appealing only to hardcore fans of direct-to-video B-movies.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and excitement.

  • Dialogue is stilted and acting is uninspired.

  • Fails to deliver on its action premise.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely absent due to the film's niche appeal and limited release. Those who have seen it often cite it as a typical, albeit unexceptional, 80s action flick.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Philippines, which was often used as a stand-in for jungle environments in various low-budget productions during the era.

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