Jungle Cruise Movie Review

Posted on July 29, 2021
by Jenny
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“There it is ladies and gentlemen, the backside of water.”

We were thrilled to watch an early screening of “Jungle Cruise,” inspired by the classic Disney theme-park attraction, and wanted to share our review with all of you.

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Brief Synopsis: Two of my favorite actors, Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt star in Disney’s newest adventure “Jungle Cruise.” It is Indiana Jones meets Pirates of the Caribbean, set in the Amazon with skipper Frank Wolff and researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily, inspired by bedtime stories of her father, travels from London, England, with her brother, to the Amazon jungle to have Frank guide her to a lost destination. The siblings are determined to discover an ancient tree with healing abilities, but along the way encounter dangers around every corner. Will they be able to overcome the obstacles and get to the tree before anyone else? Find out in this exciting film!!

Jungle Cruise Movie Review

Release Date: Theaters and Premiere Access on Disney+ July 30th, 2021

Rating: PG-13

Length: 2 hours, 38 minutes

Other: This is the part that I always try to be honest and give any necessary warnings for parents with young children. As the rating states, it is PG-13, in my opinion it is mostly due to violence and some very intense “bad guys.” There are a few men that are trapped by a curse at the beginning of the movie. They are turned to stone, then brought back to life, but are being held together by bee’s, snakes and more. This part didn’t scare my kids as much as did just gross them out, but as always you might want to screen it first if you are unsure. I didn’t notice any super bad language or sexual content.

Jungle Cruise Movie Review

Fun Facts:

*In California and Florida, the Jungle Cruise travels counter-clockwise around the river. Tokyo Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland Jungle Cruise rides travel a clockwise route.

*Interesting languages were used in the making of “Jungle Cruise,” including old Spanish from the 16th century and Omagua, which is a language of the Tupi- Guarani family of languages from southwestern Brazil. Italian and Portuguese can also be heard.

*The produc􏰋tion worked closely with mul􏰋tiple environmental specialists to make sure that, upon completion of filming and removal of the sets, all areas used for filming were regraded and replanted with na􏰋tive greens, and any usable building materials were donated to Habitat for Humanity and other local island-based organizations.

*Using two engines, filmmakers were able to get La Quila (the main boat) up to a surprising and respectable speed of seven knots. (That’s a tad over eight miles per hour)

*Oscar®-winning makeup designer Joel Harlow had his work cut out for him with 400 background characters, needing everything from sunburn to insect bites, and 65 tribespeople who needed simulated piercings, body paint and taoos.

*Emily Blunt was excited to train in Dwayne Johnson’s private gym, Iron Paradise. She felt very special to be allowed in there, as invitations to Johnson’s sanctuary are basically nonexistent.

Jungle Cruise Movie Review