Review of Gorillas in the Mist (1988) by Kerrie B — 22 Jan 2008

Beautiful, thought-provoking, heart-lifting and tragic.

This review of Gorillas in the Mist (1988) was written by Kerrie B on 22 Jan 2008.

Gorillas in the Mist has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sean C (2,276) on 02 Jun 2010

Beautiful, moving, true story of Dian Fossey, who saved the gorillas of Rwanda. Solid script and direction…

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By Lucie F (67) on 14 Oct 2014

Eu adorei este filme quando vi nos idos da década de 1990. Daí resolvi rever recentemente e fiquei um pouco decepcionada…

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By Angel M (666) on 03 Jan 2010

If It Weren't For Mrs Fossey Gorillas Would have Vanished from this planet looong ago .. Her work continues to this day Thanks to her…

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By Shawn S (942) on 10 Dec 2011

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By Patrick L (1,193) on 02 Apr 2011

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By James D (1,507) on 05 Aug 2012

Very good movie and Weaver was great ... little too boring for my liking. Better to treat like a documentary of sorts…

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By Deadly Night S (98) on 31 Jan 2010

The story of Dian Fossey is a fascinating one. This film does a poor job of telling it. Beautiful locations though…

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By Alexander C (2,448) on 19 Sep 2012

A straight-forward film version of Dian Fossey's wife, which is entertaining and touching, as you might expect from a film about cute animals,…

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By Asif K (805) on 24 Aug 2010

Good, well balanced biopic, one of Sigourney Weaver's best performances! Very touching movie... Def. a classic…

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