George of the Jungle 2 (2003) YTS

Reviewed by Filipe Manuel Neto 1 / 10

**It would have been better not to make

**It would have been better not to make this film.** The first film worked very well, and the huge box office success ensured that there was going to be a sequel, sooner or later. Perhaps in a fit of lucidity, this attempt to make a sequel was not released in the theaters, but directly on video. I can't vouch for it, but I think someone realized that the movie was going to be a huge fiasco and a humiliation for Disney... Wanting to compare both films is such a frustrating exercise that it's better not to, even if it's unavoidable. The problems begin with the simple fact that none, or almost none, of the actors of the first film were called for this project, without it being in fact evident the reason that led to this replacement, almost generalized, of the cast. Furthermore, the film was not funny for a single minute, limiting itself to repeating comic formulas already used in the first film. The screenplay, with an unfortunate and poorly written story, is also part of the problem. The new cast may make attempts to recreate what we've already seen, but it's an exercise doomed to failure. For me, one of the basic rules of a good sequel or prequel is to get a good sense of continuity between films, and the absence of Brendan Fraser largely breaks that feeling. Julie Benz, who takes on the role of Ursula, is the best performer in this film. She manages to be friendly, and a pleasant presence in the film, but that's about it. John Cleese's voice continues to function reasonably well, but lacks the fundamental support of a witty and humorous text. The narrator is simply unbearable and boring. Even worse, or at least as tiresome as the narrator, is Christopher Showerman, who seems to be constantly copying Fraser and trying to be as good as the original. Technically, the film also leaves something to be desired. The animations don't work as well as would be required, and the animals look fake most of the time. The cinematography is, to say the least, excessively regular and monotonous for a movie that wants to be fun, and the bad graphics and visual effects don't convince. The sets and costumes also fell far short of my expectations, and the soundtrack doesn't bring anything really good.

Reviewed by msfttaz 2 / 10

George Falls Flat from the Tree

Thomas Haden Church should've followed the previous stars' lead and avoided this script. The replacement stars are passable, but really lack the spark of the original cast and play it more as imitators than inhabitants of the characters. The script itself crosses the line from just stupid enough to be funny to just simply stupid, most evident in George's transition from sweet, innocent and naive to annoyingly stupid. Chris Showerman's performance fails to convince us that his clumsiness is anything more than intentional pratfalls intended to elicit a laugh. Unfortunately, they just aren't believable enough to be funny and happen way too often. The script takes Beatrice Stanhope's matronly meddling beyond plausibility, having her stoop to unfathomable depths to end her daughter's socially unbecoming marriage and reunite her with the clearly deranged Lyle van de Groot. Although her actions in the first film were somewhat believable, it is hard to imagine any mother would engage in such heinous activities once a grandchild is involved. There is also no explanation given as to the obvious absence of Mr. Stanhope. Far too often the script repeats gags from the first film, only they've lost their element of surprise and charm. Even the special effects are poor shadows of the original - the animals look more cartoonish than real.

Although she sat patiently through this one, my 6-year-old never even giggled while watching this "bonus feature" that came boxed with the original on DVD. I think curiosity and the simple fact there were some animals kept her attention, and at least she didn't fall asleep, but I doubt this will ever be on her list of favorites and really wasn't worth the money we didn't pay for it. I wouldn't recommend anyone waste their precious time watching this horrible sequel. Next time Disney should shell out for the original team rather than torture fans with such a pathetic follow-up to a surprise gem like the first "George of the Jungle" film.

Reviewed by misterp_877 2 / 10

Terrible!

When I go to see movies I would stay up and watch it or if I did not like it, I would go sleep, but this was pure crap, I actually got up and walked out!....This was poorly script and put together, I hated it. Also, they should not have taken Brendan Frasier off, he was much better. This was not as good as I had expected, considering that I really liked George of The Jungle 1, and the graphics weren't as good as the first one, for instance, the bird, and when ever he crashed in a tree. I hope that the director of this takes heed, and next movies he make, he needs to reconsider...horrible! I really would like to give Ursla a job well done, as she made the movie worthwhile (until I walked out)...overall I give this movie a 2 out of 10

George of the Jungle 2

2003

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Family

George of the Jungle 2

2003

Action / Adventure / Comedy / Family

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**It would have been better not to make

George Falls Flat from the Tree

Terrible!

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