My Movie Review on Jungle 2 Jungle · 2:48pm Apr 1st, 2021
Aloha, my good friends.
This is your fun-loving film, TV show, and episode reporter here with another review.
Today, for my second April Fools Day gift to you all, I'm gonna give you guys my take of Disney's "Jungle 2 Jungle".
Here's the rundown of it:
Michael Cromwell is a self-absorbed, workaholic commodities broker who particularly sells coffee grounds. He wants to marry his new fiancee, Charlotte, but he has to obtain a divorce from his first wife, Patricia, who's living among a native tribe in Venezuela, South America.
After traveling there, he later discovers that his wife gave birth to a son named Mimi-Siku and that he's apparently the father. When Mimi is subsequently tasked by the native tribe's chief to travel to New York, Michael decides to be Mimi's guide and take care of him while he's in the city.
In all honesty, I didn't originally plan to review this movie today. But, I decided that I wanted to do so because it's a movie I grew up with. And I'm not gonna lie, I watched this movie out of a desire to have something to laugh at on the very same day I heard that Joe Biden was officially going to be President of the United States, because I got depressed upon hearing the news.
And you know what?
Seeing this movie turned out to be just what I needed! It not only entertained me, but it lifted my spirits high like a rocket ship. Why this movie ever got such a harsh reputation from film critics upon release is something I'll never know, that's for sure.
For instance, the direction by John Pasquin, and the story by Bruce A. Evans and Raynold Gideon, were fantastic!
I really can't understand why critics deemed the film 'unfunny' when it was released in theaters, because I personally thought the comedy was hilarious. Every comedic moment was well-done and executed to a tee, and it seemed like Pasquin and the writers were particularly inspired to make the style reminiscent to classic slapstick comedies, such as the Three Stooges filmography. Along with that, the film had a vast amount of emotion that helped it be more alive than anyone could expect, which came in the form of the developing bond between Michael and Mimi, and the developing romance between Mimi and Karen.
The acting, casting, characters, and character development were terrific too.
A lot of people apparently said that the film showcased the worst of Tim Allen and Martin Short's careers, most notably Roger Ebert and Gene Siskel. In my opinion, though, Tim Allen was awesome in the role of Michael Cromwell, and so was Martin Short in the role of Richard Kempster! Not only did the two of them have the funniest moments out of everyone, but they were clearly giving their all and looked like they were having a lot of fun being a part of the film. The way they captured their characters as uptight, workaholic New Yorkers was particularly fun and had a sense of realism, and both Michael and Richard had great character development too.
The rest of the cast and characters were great as well. For instance, Sam Huntington was brilliant in the role of Mimi-Siku, and the character himself was not only lovable but had wonderful growth that helped him be instantly three-dimensional. Likewise, David Ogden Stiers was fabulous in the role of Alexei Jovanovic (Russian accent and all), and Alexei was quite an intimidating force to be reckoned with.
Finally, the music by Michael Convertino was magnificent.
Every melody Convertino made for the movie was not only strong enough to get audiences engaged, but they beautifully reflected the emotionality and humorous spirit that the film contained. One of the most fun moments in particular is the part where a group of street performers play music in the park, which got Mimi and Michael to dance to the music with each other and everyone else to join in. The music that was played while Michael frantically tried to avoid the Tarantula, and when he, Mimi, and the Kempster family were battling the Russians, was likewise enjoyable.
In conclusion, "Jungle 2 Jungle" is honestly one of the most underrated comedies ever. It's not only fun and worth watching, but it's a movie that can provide as a perfect distraction from real world problems and help people cut loose.
So, I rate "Jungle 2 Jungle" five out of five stars.
I also grew up with this movie and it is a blast.
Also word of advice: do try keeping politics away from your film reviews, because otherwise people won't enjoy them as much.
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I understand. Rest assured, I only mentioned it to reveal why I watched the film and when I did so. As well as to help people know that the movie’s something people can be cheered up by if they’re ever depressed or bored.
I liked the Russian fishmonger, he was portrayed by the same actor who played Jumba from Lilo & Stitch. Especially during the film’s climax with the tarantula and the blowdarts.
Never saw it
Didn’t really speak to me