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It's basically <em>'King Kong'</em>, let's be honest.
In fairness, though, <em>'Mighty Joe Young'</em> does do its own thing and it's a film I did feel entertained by. Bill Paxton (Gregg) and Charlize Theron (Jill) are two of the big rea...
Mighty Joe Young
1998Movie114 minEnglish
As a child living in Africa, Jill Young saw her mother killed while protecting wild gorillas from poachers led by Andrei Strasser. Now an adult, Jill cares for an orphaned gorilla named Joe -- who, due to a genetic anomaly, is 15 feet tall. When Gregg O'Hara arrives from California and sees the animal, he convinces Jill that Joe would be safest at his wildlife refuge. But Strasser follows them to the U.S., intent on capturing Joe for himself.
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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users66%
Director: Ron Underwood•Genres: Adventure, Family, Drama
Plot Summary
A young woman, Jill Young, lives in seclusion in Africa with her beloved giant mountain gorilla, Joe. When poachers kill her mother and endanger Joe, Jill decides to move Joe to a sanctuary in Los Angeles to protect him. However, Joe's immense size and wild nature prove difficult to manage in the city, and he soon escapes, causing chaos. Jill and her new allies must find Joe and protect him from those who wish to exploit him.
Critical Reception
Mighty Joe Young received mixed reviews from critics, who generally praised its visual effects and the chemistry between the leads, but found the plot somewhat predictable and derivative. Audiences were similarly divided, appreciating the family-friendly adventure but noting its shortcomings compared to other creature features.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its impressive visual effects, particularly in bringing Joe to life.
- The film's emotional core, focusing on the bond between Jill and Joe, was a highlight for many.
- Criticized for a predictable plot and relying heavily on familiar jungle adventure tropes.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the heartwarming story and the special effects that made Joe a believable character. However, some found the plot to be unoriginal and predictable, feeling it didn't quite live up to its potential.
Fun Fact
The animatronic gorilla used for Joe was reportedly one of the largest and most complex ever created for a film at the time of its release.
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Wuchak
***Disney flick about “Kong Jr.” with Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton***
A young woman (Charlize Theron) who has raised a giant gorilla named Joe from infancy brings him to an animal sanctuary in Southern California with the aid of a zoo...