Charlize Theron,
Bill Paxton,
Rade Serbedzija,
Peter Firth,
David Paymer
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This 1998 version of Mighty Joe Young begins with a Gorillas in the Mist-type prologue and then jumps forward twelve years to find Bill Paxton leading a safari expedition to capture the legendary gian... read more
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Release Date: December 25, 1998
Keywords:
charlize theron,
king kong,
joe young,
mighty joe,
Charlize Theron ,
King Kong ,
Mighty Joe Young
DVD Release Date: March 23, 1999
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February 25, 2012It is all very Hollywood, but a watchable film none-the-less. A remake of the old black and white classic and a landmark of how far film effects have come during that length of time.
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July 27, 2011Remake of the classic original which had classic Harryhausen effects, this newer model actually does justice to the first film whilst giving us a much more vivid visual treat.
The original film was created by the same team that made the original King Kong film so you obviously h... read more -
January 27, 2010fb733768972A very good movie! Bill Paxton held this together more than it already was!
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September 15, 2008A more family friendly version of King Kong with all the usual Disney criteria. Joe looks brilliant throughout the entire film whether he be man in suit, puppetry or even a bit of CGI..I think. Joe and Theron have a real sweet relationship, I was all like "aaaawwwww bless". Same ... read more
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March 15, 2008Modern day 'King Kong'. Mighty Joe has to flee the wild to be safe from poachers.
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January 11, 2008Faithful remake of the 1949 classic has a few 1990s updates including a wild-animal sanctuary meant to protect the lovable giant gorilla. This film socks home a strong "save the wildlife" message.
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August 27, 2007Greg O'Hara: [Joe is holding him in the air by his leg] You think you could you get him to put me down?
Jill Young: Drop him, Joe.
[Joe drops him roughly and Greg passes out]
Catching this on TV, I couldn't help but continue to watch it for a while. There is nothing great ... read more
Critic Reviews
January 1, 2011
Ellen MacKay, Common Sense Media
June 19, 2003
Jeffrey Westhoff, Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)
An old-fashioned adventure film that ranks with the best of the genre.
August 1, 2002
Michael Clawson, West Valley View
King Kong has never looked so ... drowsy. Sleepy, boring tale of kind-hearted gorilla gets old real quick, but with Charlize Theron though, Disney proves men can have dirty thoughts while their childr...
March 3, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A family film about the heroics of a gorilla trying to stay alive in the face of human greed and violence. Full Review
January 1, 2000
David Luty, Film Journal International
So slavishly formulaic, so deprived of an any inspiration of any kind, that it very well could have been written by a monkey. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Elias Savada, Nitrate Online
King Kong light. Insipid Joe Young. Just because this film is rated PG doesn't mean it has to be written on the level of an orangutan. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com
Never get into a movie where you play opposite an animal, right? They should have listened. Full Review
January 1, 2000
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
likely to please fans of the 1949 film as well as delight younger viewers who've never heard of the simian hero before. Full Review
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