The adventure of a lifetime.|Jul. 28, 2021|United States|127 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Action;Adventure;Comedy;Fantasy
Description: Jungle Cruise is a 2021 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra. The story was conceived by Glenn Ficarra and John Requa, with the screenplay written by Michael Green, Ficarra, and Requa. The movie is inspired by Walt Disney’s theme park attraction of the same name. Produced by Walt Disney Pictures, it features a star-studded cast including Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Édgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, and Paul Giamatti.
The film premiered in the United States on July 30, 2021, and was made available both in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances, the fun atmosphere, and the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, but criticized the excessive use of CGI.
Set during World War I, the story follows riverboat captain Frank Wolff, who is hired by British scientist Dr. Lily Houghton and her brother MacGregor. Their mission is to journey into the jungle in search of the legendary Tree of Life, believed to have healing powers that could revolutionize modern medicine. Along the way, they face numerous challenges, including dangerous wildlife, extreme environmental conditions, and a rival German expedition determined to claim the tree first.
Cast director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Cast actor: Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramírez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Paul Giamatti, Dani Rovira, Sulem Calderon, Veronica Falcón, Andy Nyman
Original name: Jungle Cruise