Amazon
Amazon was a syndicated television show created by Peter Benchley. It was developed by Canadian production companies Alliance Atlantis Communications & WIC Entertainment and German company Beta Film GmbH. The 22 episodes of the series were in first-run syndication between 1999 and 2000. The drama series focused on the six survivors of a crashed airline flight in the Brazilian Amazon jungle. The group soon comes into contact with a Native American tribe, and relations are anything but friendly. The group is taken in by a mysterious tribe, who descended from 16th century British colonists who were lost in Amazon. Relations with the Chosen are tenuous at best. Most of the group escapes the Chosen only to stir up a hornets nest with a tribe of cannibals, led by an insane American woman bent on domination of all the local tribes. The first season ended in a cliff-hanger, and a second season was never produced. The series retained sufficient interest that it was released on DVD in 2011. A novelization of the 2-hour pilot was written by Rob MacGregor, and a mass-market paperback was released by Harper on 8 Aug 2000. The German title was Amazonas - Gefangene des Dschungels.
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Plot Summary
A bio-thriller about a medical research team in the Amazon rainforest who uncover a deadly secret. Dr. H. Werner, a renowned scientist, leads an expedition to find a cure for cancer in the Amazonian flora. However, they stumble upon evidence of a powerful corporation's illegal activities that threaten both the environment and human life.
Critical Reception
Amazon received a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. While some acknowledged the ambition of its environmental message, the film was generally criticized for its pacing, dialogue, and underdeveloped characters, failing to leave a significant mark on the thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film struggles with a predictable and overly complicated plot.
- Despite its serious environmental themes, the execution is often shallow.
- Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a general disappointment with the film's story and overall execution.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Amazon rainforest, aiming to capture the beauty and danger of the setting.
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