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George of the Jungle 2

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Christopher Showerman

Julie Benz

Angus T. Jones

Thomas Haden Church

Christina Pickles

John Cleese

Michael Clarke Duncan

John Kassir

Kevin Greutert

Keith Scott

Kelly Miracco

Kirstie Hutton

Chelsea Gibb

Richard Mueck

Erika Heynatz

Marjean Holden

Lydell M. Cheshier

Abdoulaye N'Gom

Lamont Thompson

Kerry Casey

Marco Sinigaglia

Shaun Mackay

Kevin Michael Richardson

Tress MacNeille

Dee Bradley Baker

Dean Vegas

Paul Wayne

Daniel Seeto

Peta Sergeant

Jeff McTaggart

Samuel Heyburn

Tony Bellette

Gavin Coleman

Bryon Williams

Jai Taylor

Joey Nickles

Peter Moore

Rick Attard

Keith S. Bullock

Simon Burvill-Holmes

Chris Cruickshanks

Joan Hatton

Lee James

Eric Thill

Amy Pursehouse

Jordan Kerner

Audrey Wells

David Hoberman

Scooper

Louis Smith

Michael Moore

Nicole Payten-Betts

Rachel Kayrooz

Belinda Rose

William Deer

Gary Lawrence

Primo Pin

Leanne Ludwig

Sandy Attwater

Zenon Sawko

Greg Gilbert

Jackie Sullivan

Carolina Häggström

Karen Mansfield

Jasmine Yuen Carrucan

Simon Cardwell

Ricky Schamburg

Ian 'Thistle' Thorburn

Lynn Nicholson

Troy Reichman

Carmel Leonard

Riki Byrne

Luke Nixon

David Burr

Ben King

Margie McClymont

Ann Robinson

Sam Tucker

Stacey Schachter

Jordan Moffet

Bill Scott

Amy Lippens

Jay Ward

Alan Cody

Gregg Hoffman

Daniel J. Heffner

J.A.C. Redford

Jean Turnbull

Jean Marashlian

Daryl Porter

Mandy Willaton

Stewart Burnside

David Grossman

Filipe Manuel Neto

**It would have been better not to make this film.**

The first film worked very well, and the huge box office success ensured that there was going to be a sequel, sooner or later. Perhaps in a fit of lucidity, this attempt to make a sequel was not released in the theaters, but directly on video. I can't vouch for it, but I think someone realized that the movie was going to be a huge fiasco and a humiliation for Disney...

Wanting to compare both films is such a frustrating exercise that it's better not to, even if it's unavoidable. The problems begin with the simple fact that none, or almost none, of the actors of the first film were called for this project, without it being in fact evident the reason that led to this replacement, almost generalized, of the cast. Furthermore, the film was not funny for a single minute, limiting itself to repeating comic formulas already used in the first film. The screenplay, with an unfortunate and poorly written story, is also part of the problem.

The new cast may make attempts to recreate what we've already seen, but it's an exercise doomed to failure. For me, one of the basic rules of a good sequel or prequel is to get a good sense of continuity between films, and the absence of Brendan Fraser largely breaks that feeling. Julie Benz, who takes on the role of Ursula, is the best performer in this film. She manages to be friendly, and a pleasant presence in the film, but that's about it. John Cleese's voice continues to function reasonably well, but lacks the fundamental support of a witty and humorous text. The narrator is simply unbearable and boring. Even worse, or at least as tiresome as the narrator, is Christopher Showerman, who seems to be constantly copying Fraser and trying to be as good as the original.

Technically, the film also leaves something to be desired. The animations don't work as well as would be required, and the animals look fake most of the time. The cinematography is, to say the least, excessively regular and monotonous for a movie that wants to be fun, and the bad graphics and visual effects don't convince. The sets and costumes also fell far short of my expectations, and the soundtrack doesn't bring anything really good.

Disney's George of the jungle 2 Trailer 2003 (VHS Capture)

George of the Jungle 2 (2003) Teaser (VHS Capture)

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