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Has anyone seen Congo?

posted 4 years ago by samoanjoes (56743)
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Because I saw King Kong and I saw Kong go.

[–] Obifuntoknowme (1130) 4 years ago

Yes I saw it in the cinema when it was released. It was ok but definitely no WOW factor.

After Jurassic Park, Michael Crighton’s books were hot property back in the 90’s. I was hyped for Congo at the time but it didn’t have a fraction of Jurassic’s success. It’s not a great film, the book is better.

[–] bobbynynex (1505) 4 years ago

was it CGI gorillas?

[–] Obifuntoknowme (1130) 4 years ago

Yes with a bit of practical thrown in.

[–] bobbynynex (1505) 4 years ago

does it hold up today?

[–] Obifuntoknowme (1130) 4 years ago

No.

[–] TrentnQuarantino (9187) 4 years ago

Both movies, Congo and Jurassic Park were juvenile, but I liked Congo better because it was slightly less Disney-ish, not so much aimed at kids. All the Jurassic Park movies have had that vibe like they are pandering to children and their fascination with dinosaurs, especially little boys. They are kids' movies.

[–] Pete314 (3010) 4 years ago

Meanwhile the "speaking" gorilla in Congo was more aimed to - women?

[–] TrentnQuarantino (9187) 4 years ago

LOL ... maybe post-pubescent women?

Seriously, it has been so long since I saw the movie, I don't remember at all any speaking gorillas? Is that right?

[–] Pete314 (3010) 4 years ago

They have this device to convert Amy's sign language into speech.
I thought the voice was a little annoying, but women really love it. Must be a mother thing...

[–] blue1981 (7758) 4 years ago

I saw it in theaters as it came out right after Jurassic Park and there was a rush to make movies from Michael Crichton novels. I remember not really liking it and haven't watched it since.

[–] PrimeMinisterX (8711) 4 years ago

I watched it about a year ago. It's one of those films that is not really a "good" movie, but that, if your expectations are set correctly, you can watch and get some entertainment from.

The 90s had a lot of fun thrillers like this. Some worked well, some didn't. Another that came out around the same time that was fun but that seems to be largely forgotten now is Outbreak.