On the exploitation of names in films Catherine Deneuve is an actress of the level that you can act in everything and no one will say that the role failed. But, in my opinion, some filmmakers are popular actress, putting her at the forefront with secondary and uninteresting roles. The same goes for The Horrible Jungle.
A young anthropologist (Dedienne) goes to study the wild tribes of natives in French Guiana, focusing on photos 30 years ago. However, where wild tribes used to live, illegal gold mining is now thriving. To save his son from the bandits is sent by his mother (Denev), who is ready to use all opportunities to save his son.
Somewhere it sounds like a plot, however, unfortunately, no plot line is not revealed with any logic. And if the beginning of the film is intriguing enough, then the further the plot develops, the more stupid (I’m afraid to say dumber) it becomes. GG gets acquainted with a native, who, frankly, does not look like a native at all, and then there are some transformations with him from a “nerd” to almost a “king of the jungle” and without any logic. The heroine Deneuve, who quietly conducts psychological experiments on people at the beginning of the film, gradually turns into an extra with a clearly secondary role. The main creators of comedic situations in the film are local police officers who bring at least some variety to the plot.
The first 30 minutes are interesting and intriguing. The next 60 is almost a complete failure (at the level of a cheap action/comedy, which is produced by hundreds every year).
4 out of 10