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djsFlames · 07-31-2021, 05:34 PM

Jungle Cruise = Indiana Jones + The Mummy

In fact some scenes are practically taken straight out of those films, and yet at the end of the day I didn't mind it, because we could really use more summer blockbusters like these. Fun, funny, witty, adventurous, and a good time.

It got suddenly rather convoluted in the back half trying to explain its back story, which it really could've simplified more to not detract from the "ride" of the movie. But the first third of the film in particular was an enjoyable watch.

It's too bad some CGI was good then other bits were jarringly bad. The snakey conquistadors were a little much, visually. Would've just preferred a cool make up job to make them aged looking or something as opposed to what they did.

Didn't think Disney still had it in them to make movies this fun that are largely original, despite being based on a theme park ride. So props to them. They at least smashed my low expectations.

Would love to see future films in a similar vein of pure action/adventure with a simpler storyline (to limit those lengthy departures where it tries to explain itself) and more practical effects. If they can do that, they might find a sweet spot that keeps audiences coming back in droves, like marvel accomplished with their tried and true formula of storytelling and production over 20+ films.

And yes, i know marvel is under Disney.

07-31-2021, 05:34 PM	#3229
djsFlames Lifetime Suspension Join Date: Jun 2012 Exp:	Jungle Cruise = Indiana Jones + The Mummy In fact some scenes are practically taken straight out of those films, and yet at the end of the day I didn't mind it, because we could really use more summer blockbusters like these. Fun, funny, witty, adventurous, and a good time. It got suddenly rather convoluted in the back half trying to explain its back story, which it really could've simplified more to not detract from the "ride" of the movie. But the first third of the film in particular was an enjoyable watch. It's too bad some CGI was good then other bits were jarringly bad. The snakey conquistadors were a little much, visually. Would've just preferred a cool make up job to make them aged looking or something as opposed to what they did. Didn't think Disney still had it in them to make movies this fun that are largely original, despite being based on a theme park ride. So props to them. They at least smashed my low expectations. Would love to see future films in a similar vein of pure action/adventure with a simpler storyline (to limit those lengthy departures where it tries to explain itself) and more practical effects. If they can do that, they might find a sweet spot that keeps audiences coming back in droves, like marvel accomplished with their tried and true formula of storytelling and production over 20+ films. And yes, i know marvel is under Disney. Last edited by djsFlames; 07-31-2021 at 05:41 PM.