Mighty Joe Young details

Mighty Joe Young
Format: PG DVD
Starring: David Paymer, Bill Paxton, Rade Serbedzija, Naveen Andrews, Charlize Theron, Regina King
Director: Ron Underwood
Genres: Children - Disney, Drama - General
Studio: WALT DISNEY HOME VIDEO
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Mighty Joe Young
PG Feature

DVD Information

Run time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Rental release: 22 Jan 2001
Main languages: English
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  • Not Bad Disney Film Shocker

    Rated - 3.0 stars  
    By AlPhilp from London , 11 Jul 2005

    [Highly rated reviewer]

    Right, continuing my theme of checking out all available giant ape related movies ahead of Peter Jackson’s King Kong I had a look at this. It is in essence a straight up kids film but it follows the Giant Ape Film Rules perfectly - the story arc is ; Act One : Introducing the Giant Ape, Lord of his domain, Act Two : Giant Ape in captivity, Act Three : Giant Ape, er, goes ape – smash, crash, boom (and most importantly climbs up / falls off iconic totem of our civilisation).

    What is more, whilst adhering to The Giant Ape Film Rules the film is very well executed: it is entertaining and even moving, and the special effects are pretty great too – the CGI and what I assume is puppetry is done very convincingly. So far 'King Kong' (1933) is the daddy of them all, then this for confidence, story arc and special effects, then 'King Kong' (1976) with its woeful effects and then, well, not even I dare go to 'King Kong Lives'… If you have a spare couple of hours check 'Mighty Joe' out.
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  • Great film

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By Filmhead19 (16 reviews) from Watford , 17 Mar 2012
    I grew up with this film, loved it as a kid and also still now. Great for kids and adults. Showing friendship and how far you'll go for it. Sweet film.
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  • Good night In

    Rated - 4.0 stars  
    By a customer , 15 Jul 2011
    Kids loved this film, really feel for the ape bless him!

    An expected take of King Kong, but it wasn't well put together
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  • Mighty Joe Young

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer , 17 Jun 2011
    I LOVE this film! A classic that everyone should watch over and over again. amazing.
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  • Best film ever

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer from Neston , 14 Jan 2010
    I grew up with this film!!! I love it! and i recommend it to everyone ... a must see feel good film. easy to watch and suitable for all the family!!!
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  • Every house should have a joe!

    Rated - 5.0 stars  
    By a customer from Manchester , 11 Jan 2010
    Loved this film, kept me glued to the tv all the way through. I want a Joe.

    The relationship between gorilla and human is fantastic. Strongly recommend watching this film.
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