- Film Review
- Reviewed By Joanna Berry
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3 out of 5
Charlize Theron stars as the woman who befriends a colossal but cute gorilla in this entertaining remake of the 1949 family drama. Of course, Joe doesn't remain hidden in the jungle for long with explorer Bill Paxton on his trail, and he's soon pursued by nasty hunters who want to capture him for some rich collector's amusement. It's a fun romp with impressive ape effects and luscious scenery, though young children may be slightly disturbed by scenes that show the cuddly King Kong under attack.
Plot Summary
Fantasy adventure starring Charlize Theron and Bill Paxton. When conservationists Jill Young and Gregg O'Hara move a giant gorilla to a Californian nature reserve to protect him from poachers, they don't bargain for the tenacity of the ape's pursuers or his reaction to his new surroundings.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Jill Young
- Charlize Theron
- Gregg O'Hara
- Bill Paxton
- Strasser
- Rade Serbedzija
- Garth
- Peter Firth
- Harry Ruben
- David Paymer
- Cecily Banks
- Regina King
- Kweli
- Robert Wisdom
- Pindi
- Naveen Andrews
Crew
- Director
- Ron Underwood
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