Mighty Joe Young
A Thrilling Story, Full Of Excitement, Friendship, Courage And Heart.
The legendary Joe, a playful, smart fifteen-foot-tall gorilla, and his lifelong best friend Jill Young have grown up together in the remote mountains of Central Africa. When Joe's peaceful existence is shattered by poachers, Jill and zoologist Gregg O'Hara rescue their innocent friend and move him to the safety of an animal conservancy in California. But Joe's safety is short-lived. No longer a myth, his notoriety makes him a target for an enemy from his past - a ruthless hunter who will do anything to capture the mighty Joe.
From the moment you meet him, to his incredible display of courage, mighty Young will fill your heart with magic.
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Love this movie - Smiley2
I absolutely love this movie. It is a classic Disney movie. It makes you laugh and it makes you cry. Charlize is wonderful in this role. You can really feel what she is feeling for this animal. Bill Paxton has the same effect. They expressions tell the story. I cry every time I watch this one. I believe it's right up there with 'Old Yeller'.Old Fashioned Adventure - bUgs1
It's gratifying to see a film for younger audiences these days that's genuinely charming, entertaining and clean. A film that hits nearly all emotions, from joy to sadness. One with real heroes, as well as villains. It's also a major plus when the same film is as equally entertaining to adults. Disney's Mighty Joe Young, a remake of of the 1949 classic starring Terry Moore, is all these things and more.BREATHTAKING & HEARTWARMING... - Otter25
Who wouldn't love to have a friend like Joe around for a bodyguard? Joe is a loveable gorilla who is Africa's best kept secret.....almost.
Zoologist Gregg O'Hara who knows the poachers will return now that they've seen Joe, he convinces the stunning Jill Young, Joe's lifelong friend, that they should move Joe.
At first things go well in California where they move Joe, but of course the legend about Joe is now a reality as several have seen him and word gets back to the man who killed Joe and Jill's mother and Joe's safety is now threatened again as the poachers come and kidnap Joe and Jill intent on destroying Joe.
Lots of suspense, excitement, some humor, beautiful scenery and a well written story make this a great Disney movie! There is a happy ending and it is a movie I highly recommend to families, young and old alike.
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Love this movie - Smiley2
I absolutely love this movie. It is a classic Disney movie. It makes you laugh and it makes you cry. Charlize is wonderful in this role. You can really feel what she is feeling for this animal. Bill Paxton has the same effect. They expressions tell the ...Old Fashioned Adventure - bUgs1
It's gratifying to see a film for younger audiences these days that's genuinely charming, entertaining and clean. A film that hits nearly all emotions, from joy to sadness. One with real heroes, as well as villains. It's also a major plus when the same film ...BREATHTAKING & HEARTWARMING... - Otter25
Who wouldn't love to have a friend like Joe around for a bodyguard? Joe is a loveable gorilla who is Africa's best kept secret.....almost.
Zoologist Gregg O'Hara who knows the poachers will return now that they've seen Joe, he convinces the stunning ...