Synopsis: Jill Young (Charlize Theron) grew up alongside gorillas in the wilds of Africa. When poachers kill her mother while Jill is still a child, Jill promises to look after the big hairy primates. As an adult, Jill is best friends with Joe, a gorilla that, due to a genetic abnormality, is several times normal size. The poachers haven't gone away, though; they're still after Joe, so, to keep him safe, she moves him to an animal sanctuary in California. When her mother's killers return in pursuit of both her and Joe, will the young woman and her primate friend survive?

The Good: I'm pretty sure this is the first movie featuring Charlize Theron that I've seen--her other films don't exactly match up with my tastes--but, she does a good job as the lead. The special effects are amazing; they really made Joe seem like a real, living animal, instead of merely a product of computer animation or puppetry. Here's the best compliment of all: The finale affected me emotionally, in ways few movies ever do; seriously, I was about to cry.

The Bad: The profanity count is somewhat high for a '90's "PG" film, especially one made by Disney. Discerning viewers may want to watch this via a filter. Also, the heroine's outfits tended to be a bit too tight.

Content Concerns:
Sex: Kissing.
Nudity: Woman in tight outfits.
Language: Three or four uses each of the d-word and h-word; about six or so misuses of God's name.
Violence: Action violence throughout: a woman is shot dead; a guy loses his finger from an animal bite; Joe is shot at with both tranquilizers and bullets; Joe goes on a rampage more than once, etc. However, no blood or gore.
Drugs: People drink at a party.
Frightening/Intense Scenes: Joe goes on a rampage more than once; [spoiler]the finale features Joe almost dying while saving a kid from the top of the Ferris wheel.[/spoiler]

Conclusion: It seems that Disney had jungle fever in the '90's. Between _The Lion King_, _George of the Jungle_, _Tarzan_, and this movie, they had several movies that were set in the wild...but, this one is the only one that didn't get any direct-to-video sequels. It may not have been the most popular Mouse flick ever, but, I still had a blast with it. Fans of Disney productions who are looking for something different will likely enjoy this; just keep in mind the content concerns above.