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Jungle Cruise (2021)

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• Sex & Nudity (4)
• Violence & Gore (5)
• Profanity (3)
• Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking (1)
• Frightening & Intense Scenes (4)
• Spoilers (3)

Sex & Nudity

• None 205 of 328 found this to have none Severity? None 205 Mild 88 Moderate 16 Severe 19 We were unable to submit your evaluation. Please try again later.
• A kiss between a man and a woman in the end of the movie. Edit
• One scene where a man confesses that he is not interested in women at all - but "elsewhere". Then goes on to talk about being persecuted for "who he loves". Edit
• A male character holding a walking stick says to another male character, who may be in pain, "Do you want to bite down on my stick, Frank?" After Frank declines, the man says, "It's here if you need it." Edit
• Multiple instances of men being kicked in the groin. Edit

Violence & Gore

• Moderate 98 of 205 found this moderate Severity? None 15 Mild 83 Moderate 98 Severe 9 We were unable to submit your evaluation. Please try again later.
• Zombie-like creatures are broken into pieces by swords and gunshots. More creepy than it is violent. Edit
• Various action sequences that include punching, stabbing, and shooting. Almost no blood is seen. Edit
• Some scenes of violence towards native Amazonians. A flashback shows their village being attacked by villains. Edit
• A man is impaled with a sword and then falls down into a river. Edit
• There is a scene where 2 of the characters and an animal are physically ill 1-2 minutes after a scene depicting them riding the ship along the rocky rapids/consuming alcohol. Briefly shown with visuals that may be triggering for some. Edit
• None 130 of 218 found this to have none Severity? None 130 Mild 73 Moderate 7 Severe 8 We were unable to submit your evaluation. Please try again later.
• "God," one use of "hell," and one unfinished use of "shit" respectively. Edit
• McGregor says "bugger" when he bangs his head on Frank's ship, which is a UK (mild) & Australian (very mild) swear. Edit
• Just a few mild words. Edit

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

• Mild 126 of 174 found this mild Severity? None 34 Mild 126 Moderate 10 Severe 4 We were unable to submit your evaluation. Please try again later.
• Characters occasionally drink alcohol. Edit

Frightening & Intense Scenes

• Moderate 96 of 191 found this moderate Severity? None 20 Mild 65 Moderate 96 Severe 10 We were unable to submit your evaluation. Please try again later.
• There are cursed, zombie-like characters which could be frightening for younger viewers. One of them is cut open multiple times, and snakes spring out from under the skin. Edit
• There are multiple jump-scares. Edit
• Occasional scenes with spiders, snakes, piranhas, scorpions, bees and other insects. Some of these scenes are more disturbing than others. Edit
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• One character is killed by a large stone. No blood. Edit
• One use of the word Scheiße! Which is the German word for s...! Edit
• A man is responding to an offer for membership tells an auditorium of distinguished members to "shove it up your association." Edit

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Jungle Cruise Parent Guide

This is a thrill ride of a film, packed with fantastical action scenes, charming characters, and suitably detestable villains..

Disney+ and Theaters: Intrepid British explorer Lily Houghton travels to the Amazon in search of a fabled tree with healing powers. Working with ship's captain Frank Wolff, she braves the dangers of the jungle and a determined German submariner.

Release date July 30, 2021

Run Time: 127 minutes

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It’s the middle of World War I and young botanist Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) is convinced that she can find a way to prevent much of the suffering and death that is ravaging the world. Her late father taught her the legend of the Tears of the Moon, a tree whose flowers have healing powers. If Lily can find the tree, its petals could save countless lives and possibly turn the tide of human history.

Obviously, a prize this great is not easily won. To guide her quest, Lily first steals an ancient artifact covered in mysterious markings that hold the key to finding the tree. With her brother (Macgregor played by Jack Whitehall) in tow, she then sails to Brazil and negotiates with ship’s captain, Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) to take them upriver in his deceptively decrepit vessel. But the trip is perilous because cursed conquistadores haunt the Amazon’s shores, Frank has his own secrets, and an obsessed German prince (Jesse Plemons) is tracking them in his submarine…

Given the genre, it’s no surprise that the movie’s biggest issue is violence. Non-stop, bone-crunching violence. There are countless fistfights and scenes where people are shot at with firearms and are stabbed with swords or knives. Since this is the Amazon, poison darts also make an appearance. But the worst for me are the snakes. Having giant serpents slithering through the jungle is bad enough, but it’s much, much worse when snakes erupt through the skin of one of the conquistadores. This film is filled with jump scares, moments of fantastical violence, and frequent scenes of extreme peril. Not frightening but still disturbing to some viewers, will be the movie’s stereotypical portrayal of the indigenous people in the film. The depictions are often favorable, but they hew to the “noble savage” trope, which is an improvement over more negative stereotypes, but still pigeonholes indigenous characters.

Negatives aside, Jungle Cruise provides teens and adults with an entertaining ride which manages to deliver some positive messages about loyalty and courage and having a meaningful life. Sexual content is minor, despite one scene where the dialogue operates on two levels, one of which has sexual overtones. In addition, MacGregor explains his loyalty to his sister as a reciprocal response to her own steadfast support of him as he faced the challenges of being gay in that era. Homosexuality is never mentioned but the point is clear. Whether or not you consider this scene a plus depends on your own sexual ethics.

For Disney, Jungle Cruise is a thrill-ride of a film that will fill its coffers and keep viewers thinking of the titular theme park ride, which is now being refurbished to remove the egregious racism. Given the mutually beneficial relationship between the Pirates of the Caribbean ride and the films it spawned, I predict the same kind of relationship here. Be prepared for plenty of sequels. They’re even harder to kill than cursed conquistadores.

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Jungle Cruise Rating & Content Info

Why is Jungle Cruise rated PG-13? Jungle Cruise is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for sequences of adventure violence

Violence:   Fistfights occur throughout the movie. There are also scenes where weapons are used – firearms, swords, knives, and poison darts. A torpedo is even fired in one scene, causing significant destruction. Main characters are shown dead and injured. A man is crushed when part of a stone building falls on him. A woman chloroforms a man without his consent. An angry man kills people who have disappointed him. A jaguar attacks a man in a restaurant. A man’s hands are pressed down on a hot surface. A man kills a small animal to use as bait. A man makes a makeshift blow torch and uses it in self defense. There are frequent jump scares and scenes of fantastical violence. Undead characters spread fear and terrorize people while committing acts of violence. Sexual Content: A man and woman kiss. A couple discuss removing a sword from his chest in a manner that conveys extended sexual innuendo. There is a coded conversation about a main character’s homosexuality. Profanity:   There are three terms of deity in the movie. A scatological curse is heard in German. Alcohol / Drug Use: Main characters drink alcohol in a bar. Men frequently drink an unnamed beverage out of flasks: it’s likely alcohol. An animal gets drunk and vomits.

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Jungle Cruise Parents' Guide

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JUNGLE CRUISE Parents Guide + Movie Review

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Disney’s Jungle Cruise is a live-action film based off the popular Disneyland and Walt Disney World attraction. While the ride might be filled with punny jokes, is this movie just as safe for kids? I’m breaking down all of the thematic elements, including its PG-13 rating, in my   Jungle Cruise Parents Guide and Movie Review. Here’s what parents need to know to help YOU decide if it’s appropriate for kids. As always, no spoilers!

Disney Studios has released its latest live-action film, Jungle Cruise! From the moment I first heard about this movie , I have been eagerly awaiting its release.  Disney Parks enthusiasts will be happy to know that the movie will absolutely give you all those punny jokes you can’t help but love. Sure they’re corny and you might roll your eyes a bit, but that’s what makes the adventure even more fun! I couldn’t help but smile each time Skipper Frank (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), rattled off those lines! And incase you’re wondering…the eighth wonder of the world makes its appearance in this movie. If you know, you know. 

However, while the popular Disney attraction takes you on a slow moving boat ride, this journey is a bit different. Jungle Cruise is an epic and thrilling adventure filled with twists and turns you won’t see coming. Its action sequences will get your adrenaline running, and you’ll be anxiously waiting on the edge of your seat holding your breath to see what happens next. 

Jungle Cruise isn’t your cheesy Adventureland attraction. The story features Dr. Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) and her brother MacGregor (Jack Whitehall), who are in search of a famous legend to find the tears of the moon. After hiring Frank as their skipper, they embark on a riveting voyage on a riverboat down the Amazon. 

The Visuals

Disney’s Jungle Cruise is CGI HEAVY. There’s a lot going on, and for the most part, I think it works. Sure there are times when the special effects might look a little off or out of place, but overall it’s brilliantly done. 

Several Nods to the Popular Disney Ride

From Trader Sam to the Jungle Skipper Canteen restaurant at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney enthusiasts will notice several nods to the popular theme park attraction. There are also a plethora of Easter eggs sprinkled throughout Jungle Cruise, so make sure you don’t blink! Of course my favorite acknowledgements are the pun-filled lines from Skipper Frank. They will keep you rolling with laughter. In fact, I felt that Frank’s opening scene was a love letter to the Jungle Cruise ride. He quoted pun after pun after pun from the attraction. It was perfect.

Is Jungle Cruise Kid-Friendly? Here’s Your Parents Guide:

Disney’s Jungle Cruise has an MPAA rating of PG-13 for sequences of adventure violence. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. There is no scene after the credits, so don’t feel like you’ll miss something. From start to finish, this is one action-packed film. Does this make it too intense for kids? Which ages is Jungle Cruise suited for best? Let’s break down the thematic elements and take a closer look. 

Thankfully there isn’t too much to report in terms of bad language. While there is no profanity, words like “Hell” and “stupid” are used. There is also a hilarious punny quote where MacGregor says, “ You can take your invitation, and you can shove it up your association.” 

This is where the PG-13 rating comes into play, and rightfully so. There is A LOT of violence in Jungle Cruise — much more than I expected. Think of it being on par with stunts and exhilarating thrills like Indiana Jones and the dark and creepiness factor of Pirates of the Caribbean or The Mummy. Right from the opening scene there’s fighting. You will see spears, swords, guns, and explosions. You will witness people getting murdered, get stabbed, and shot. There are also jump scares a plenty.  I personally jumped on more than one occasion. There is also a very creepiness factor involving the villains. Snakes, tarantulas, scorpions, and swarms of bees are also seen but in a disturbingly creepy way.

Mature Content

Viewers will see brief kissing and hear a few innuendos, which will more than likely go over the little ones heads. There is quite a bit of drinking alcohol as well as a drunk animal. One of the characters is openly gay, and although this scene is brief, it is recognized and that is important. Disney’s representation of the LGBTQ community does not go unnoticed. 

Age Recommendation

I went to the theater to see Jungle Cruise with my husband, our two children (ages 7 & 11), our niece (age 11), and my Dad. It was a full multigenerational experience. While we all enjoyed the movie, my 7 year old said it was “just okay.” Honestly, I was really proud of him for sticking with it for the full duration — 2 hours 7 minutes is a LONG time for kids. He said a few parts scared him, “but not too bad.” However, he doesn’t want to watch it again. I know had we watched Jungle Cruise at home, he would have never lasted the entire movie. Because of this, I’m going to recommend Jungle Cruise for ages 10 and up. However, if your kids are easily frightened by grotesque creatures and don’t like to be scared, maybe have them sit this one out. As always, you know your children best!

Dwayne Johnson is Frank Wolff and Emily Blunt is Lily Houghton in Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE. Photo by Frank Masi. © 2021 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

SHOULD YOU SEE DISNEY CRUISE IN THEATERS OR PAY $29.99 ON DISNEY+ WITH PREMIER ACCESS?

Disney’s Jungle Cruise premiers simultaneously in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier access for $29.99. Having seeing this movie on the big screen, I can tell you it’s absolutely worth it to do so. The special effects and cinematography were made for theaters. However, there is also the option to stream Jungle Cruise on Disney+ with Premier Access for $29.99. The beauty of having this option is you can take breaks if needed. Hello parents of young children. 

Purchasing on Disney Plus allows you to watch the movie as many times as you like, as long as your Disney+ account remains active. This is not a one time rental. I honestly feel this price is a BARGAIN! I spent $70 on movie tickets alone, not including snacks and drinks. Granted, seeing it on the big screen is a special treat, but I love having the option of watching in the comfort of your home.

Overall Thoughts

Disney’s Jungle Cruise is one heck of a WILD RIDE! From start to finish, this film is an epic journey that will have you eager to hop on your own Jungle Cruise ASAP. From its pun-filled quotes to its charming characters and captivating storyline, this is the action-adventure movie of the summer!

DISNEY’S JUNGLE CRUISE SYNOPSIS

Join fan favorites Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt for the adventure of a lifetime on Disney’s JUNGLE CRUISE, a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank’s questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila—his ramshackle-but-charming boat. She is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities—possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank and their fate—and mankind’s—hangs in the balance.

I HOPE YOU FOUND THIS JUNGLE CRUISE PARENTS GUIDE AND MOVIE REVIEW HELPFUL FOR YOUR FAMILY. DISNEY JUNGLE CRUISE IS NOW IN THEATERS AND sailing ON DISNEY+ !

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About the movie.

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A synopsis of the story

In 1916 London, Dr Lily Houghton (Emily Blunt) tries to open the eyes of a male-dominated, scientific association to the possibilities of an ancient tree whose flowers have miraculous medicinal properties. Disregarded and dismissed, she sets off for the Amazon with her wary brother, MacGregor (Jack Whitehall), determined to find the legendary ‘Tears of the Moon’ for herself. Here she enlists the help of Frank Wolff (Dwayne Johnson) to take her down the river on his decrepit, yet endearing, boat. The German Prince Joachim (Jesse Plemmons) has also heard the wondrous tales of a tree so powerful its flowers can cure death itself. He wants it to win the war for his country and will stop at nothing to keep Lily from finding it. Lily, however, is not to be underestimated and her dream of finding the tree and studying the flower in an effort to help all of humanity is what keeps her going. The journey into the heart of the Amazon is filled with danger and deception, with poisonous creatures and inhospitable terrain but also with a band of undead conquistadors cursed by the jungle and the ancient tribes who were once its keepers. The conquistadors are also searching for the tree in the hopes that the ‘Tears of the Moon’ might lift their curse and set them free. It would seem however, that the tree itself is well concealed and that only those with the purest intention would have any hope of finding it.

Themes info

Children and adolescents may react adversely at different ages to themes of crime, suicide, drug and alcohol dependence, death, serious illness, family breakdown, death or separation from a parent, animal distress or cruelty to animals, children as victims, natural disasters and racism. Occasionally reviews may also signal themes that some parents may simply wish to know about.

Ancient curses; The undead; Gender discrimination; Deception; Greed and selfishness.

Use of violence info

Research shows that children are at risk of learning that violence is an acceptable means of conflict resolution when violence is glamourised, performed by an attractive hero, successful, has few real life consequences, is set in a comic context and / or is mostly perpetrated by male characters with female victims, or by one race against another.

Repeated exposure to violent content can reinforce the message that violence is an acceptable means of conflict resolution. Repeated exposure also increases the risks that children will become desensitised to the use of violence in real life or develop an exaggerated view about the prevalence and likelihood of violence in their own world.

There is some violence in this movie, including:

• Lily kicks a man and threatens him with a spear. She knocks over a display of swords which fall, blade down, around another man.
• Skeletons are shown hanging from trees.
• A tarantula and scorpion fight to the death, while rowdy men bet on the outcome.
• Frank is attacked by piranhas. He is surrounded and it looks like they are feasting on him but he is later shown to be fine with his shirt in tatters.
• Frank’s pet jaguar appears to attack men in a bar.
• Lily is kidnapped and thrown into a cage with screaming birds. She manages to escape the cage by kicking a man in the crotch, slamming another guy in to a wall, shoving spicy peppers into a man’s face and freeing caged monkeys.
• Prince Joachim shoots at Frank’s boat and later tries to sink them with a torpedo. Frank manages to steer the boat past an old building which gets destroyed, as do all the other boats in the little bay.
• Frank shoots his gun into the tree and a rat falls down dead. He places this in the water and, with a net, gets out a pile of fish, all of which taste like blood.
• Lily, Frank and MacGregor are hit with darts and kidnapped by a primitive tribe.
• Lily and MacGregor both punch Frank in the face.
• An old conquistador suddenly comes out of the jungle and tries to kill Frank by slitting his throat. More conquistadors suddenly appear and all are intent on killing villagers. A man is stabbed and set on fire. Lily punches a man when he tries to strangle her.
• A character is shot in the head and another is knocked unconscious.
• Frank is stabbed in the chest and falls through the trees, knocking against branches as he plummets to the rocks below. Lily watches in horror and later pulls a sword out of his heart.
• In a flashback the conquistadors are shown destroying an Amazon village. They are later trapped in a cave and cursed, never allowed to leave the sight of the river.
• Prince Joachim and his men fight against Lily and Frank as they attempt to reach the tree. The prince is crushed by a rock and Frank and Lily are left to fight the undead conquistadors on their own.

Material that may scare or disturb children

Under five info.

Children under five are most likely to be frightened by scary visual images, such as monsters, physical transformations.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children under the age of five, including the following:

• The undead conquistadors have holes throughout their decaying bodies, one is surrounded by bees and oozes honey wherever he goes as bits of his torso are missing. These men are universally grotesque but one in particular has snakes burst out of his body every time he is stabbed or cut. Any scene with this character is generally disturbing and there is one jump-scare where snakes suddenly burst out of his face.
• There is a tribe of head-hunters living in the jungle that capture Lily, Frank and MacGregor. It appears as though they will be eaten, however this is not the case. The appearance of the head-hunters is quite frightening with dead animal skulls worn for masks along with war paint and tattoos. They pound on drums and the scene is tense and foreboding.

Aged five to eight info

Children aged five to eight will also be frightened by scary visual images and will also be disturbed by depictions of the death of a parent, a child abandoned or separated from parents, children or animals being hurt or threatened and / or natural disasters.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes and scary visual images, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children aged five to eight, including the following:

• There is an intense scene where Lily and Frank must navigate some treacherous rapids and nearly go over the edge of a waterfall. The music is loud and suspenseful and it looks like there is no escape from the impending fall, nor any way that they could survive. Frank manages to steer the boat to the shoulder, and they drift away from the rapids.
• In a flashback to an earlier time, a young girl is shown on her sickbed. She needs a miracle to survive and her father heads off in search of the legendary ‘Tears of the Moon’. He promises to save her and to return as quickly as he can, but he never makes it back and she ultimately dies.
• Men are overtaken by the jungle, entwined in vines and dragged across the ground where they are held in place and appear to turn to stone. The jungle is filled with their screams as this process takes place and they try frantically to escape. They are petrified with screams of agony and anger frozen on their faces.

Aged eight to thirteen info

Children aged eight to thirteen are most likely to be frightened by realistic threats and dangers, violence or threat of violence and / or stories in which children are hurt or threatened.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children aged eight to thirteen, including the following:

• Some children in this age group may also be disturbed by the above-mentioned scenes.

Thirteen and over info

Children over the age of thirteen are most likely to be frightened by realistic physical harm or threats, molestation or sexual assault and / or threats from aliens or the occult.

• Nothing further noted.

Product placement

The following products are displayed or used in this movie:

• An old-fashioned Buick is driven down the streets of London, its logo prominently displayed.

Sexual references

There are some sexual references in this movie, including:

• There is innuendo that MacGregor might be homosexual.

Nudity and sexual activity

There is some nudity and sexual activity in this movie, including:

• Frank and Lily kiss on a couple of occasions.

Use of substances

There is some use of substances in this movie, including:

• Frank offers Lily a drink while pretending to be someone else.
• Patrons in a bar drink and one man collapses on the floor, completely inebriated.
• MacGregor brings a crate of wine on board the boat and Frank agrees that this crate can stay.
• Frank’s jaguar gets into the wine and is obviously drunk as it staggers around on deck before vomiting and passing out.

Coarse language

There is some coarse language in this movie, including:

• Crusty old Farts
• Shove it up your association

In a nutshell

Jungle Cruise is an action adventure film based on the famous Disney theme park ride. Touted as a family film, this one is not for young children due to frequent violence, some scary scenes and creepy characters. Blunt steals the show and is an excellent role model for young women but the film is best suited to teen and adult audiences.

The main messages from this movie are to follow your dreams no matter where they may take you, that sacrifices will be rewarded, broken hearts can be healed and ultimately that good will prevail.

Values in this movie that parents may wish to reinforce with their children include:

• Persistence
• Determination

This movie could also give parents the opportunity to discuss with their children attitudes and behaviours, and their real-life consequences, such as:

• The belief that women or girls are incompetent and that they are not as resourceful or resilient as men.
• Taking things that do not belong to you and using them for your own personal gain.
• Lying or deceiving others.
• The notion that you can do whatever you want to natural resources without any thought of the environmental impact your actions might have.

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