Gorillas in the Mist

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Tori B @Filmfanhead Aug 10, 2026 Such a terrific movie. They make all these remakes of movies, why don't they make remakes of movies like this that matter and can affect our world? See more Michael D @MichaelX Aug 3, 2026 A circuitous route brought us here: David Attenborough’s chimp documentary, then the Oscar-winning doc "Virunga", and finally this 1988 classic I’d somehow never seen. Directed by the masterful Michael Apted, it’s a fairly standard late-1980s biopic, hitting the pertinent beats of Dian Fossey’s extraordinary story without fully diving into what made her so prickly and singular. That’s a mild frustration, but no matter; Sigourney Weaver delivers another bravura performance, making Fossey vivid and compelling even when the script doesn’t quite earn it. Bryan Brown is solid as real-life photographer Bob Campbell, and John Omirah Miluwi brings quiet dignity to Sembagare, her trusted tracker. The seamless blend of real gorilla footage with Rick Baker’s remarkable gorilla suits remains impressive even today. Against formidable odds, Fossey’s dedication helped save the mountain gorilla from the brink of extinction. See more austen S @Filmbuff101 Jul 20, 2026 A compelling story with fictional elements that is a good based on true story account. It has good pacing and build. The film has the emotional impact enough to warrant interest in the actual real life story. See more Per S @RT83737705 Oct 7, 2025 An alleged biographical film about the woman who basically saved the Mountain Gorilla species from extinction, and her near 20 years in the Rwanda mountains. The little live footage there is of Sigourney Weaver interacting with real gorillas is amazing, the otherwise quite realistic gorilla suits are not. However well intensional, in total there are too many fictional twists and too much romantic nonsense to a life story that was dramatic enough in reality. See more Marco L @decatur555 Mar 15, 2025 Sigourney Weaver is the whole reason to watch this one. It doesn't just tell you about Dian Fossey, it makes you feel her passion and her fight to protect the Rwandan gorillas from poachers, and Weaver never plays her as a flawless heroine. She shows the light and the dark, and that gives the film a depth most biopics lack. The scenes with the gorillas are the best thing here: you feel the same respect and fascination she does, and the photography of the African landscapes backs that up. It doesn't sugarcoat how her crusade turns lonelier and more obsessive, either. I didn't buy the romance, which takes strength away from a character who could carry everything alone, and the second half drags a bit. Still, it's a tribute to a woman who gave her life to a cause, and it's unforgettable. See more Zahara B @Zahara Dec 12, 2024 An absolute must see!! Very intense and moving, and of course the acting was superb. See more Read all reviews

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