Jungle 2 Jungle

A bit clumsy and odd but definitely not as bad as others said! Tim Allen is great at least in my opinion. Incredible scenery/ cinematography throughout which is always nice! I kinda understand the hate a little but I think Jungle 2 Jungle deserves better.

I loved this movie as a Kid. Watching it as an adult I see its errors, but its still enteraining. The movie is very unrealistic in almost every way, but it's packed full of humor and still manages to give a good overal message in the end. It was fun seeing a wild jungle kid try to adapt to normal life. If your a big fan of Tim Allen and his humor style then he doesnt fail to entertain on this movie. Its also a great clean film that can be enjoyed by all family members.

Silly fantasy movie as usually Disney's pattern family soft comedy, in a nutshell an average presentation, unpretentious clash of cultures, a teenager boy Mimi Siku (Huntington) raised in a jungle by his mother Dr. Patricia (JoBeth Williams) who works in a small native community at Venezuela, when he knows almost accidentally his unknown father Michael (Tim Allen) a workaholic commodities seller at Wall Street, who flying there just trying get the pappers of the divorce from his mother, the boy wants to know the big apple for stay a while, that is about marry again with the fancy snobbish model Charlotte (Lolita Davidovich) that stays baffled to know his fiancé already had a grow up son.

What supposedly an easy matter to overcame becomes a true nightmare with the wildest boy raising hell with Michael's bride and friends, likes as poisoned spider, darts, arrow and others oddities, also Michael has a partner with the crazy Richard (Martin Short) which both are involved in a risky bet with tons of coffee beans, which the price is in freefall after they had lost the opportunity to sell for fair price, under pressure Richard finds a buyer, Michael realizes that such man is Russian's mobster, he wants wash the money paying in cash for the commodities, Michael advises against the sale, however is too late.

Michael even knowing about his unknown son whom his former wife hides the truth, slowing he will getting attached with the naïve boy, also Tim Allen has enough gift to make comic pictures, this one has some moments as in the hut bachelor when at night excess of gas are easy flowing, harmful and easy to watch, with breathtaking landscape at Amazon's Tepuis at plateau borderline between Venezuela and Brazil on opening scenes, let it see!!

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First watch: 1998 / How many: 2 / Source: Cable TV-DVD / Rating: 6.5.

My opinion on Jungle 2 Jungle is not as harsh, the movie was cute. The fact that it was a remake isn't my complaint because it is really hard to find movies that haven't been remade from other foreign or alternative films. I give movies at least one chance. Tim Allen is, as usual, comedic while being a bit on the crazy side, but still funny in all the ways you would want him to be, if you like him. You are also introduced to Leelee Sobieski in her feature film debut (she had been in TV movies, but not really big movies till Jungle 2 Jungle came out). The movie in general is a great family flick, one that everyone can enjoy. I believe that is should be given at least one chance, so go out and rent this fun movie.

The first time I saw this movie was in the cinnima theatre. I found this film to be surprisingly enjoyable and entertaining. It was funny and stupid sometimes. The best quality this film has is its replay value. You can watch it several times and not get bored with it. Also, this movie really makes New York city look a lot friendlier than it really is (We all know New York is a hell hole). This movie is great to watch on a rainy day when you have nothing to do.

My Rating: 9 out of 10 or A-