Review of Gorillas in the Mist (1988) by Oren S — 12 Jun 2006

This movie is dramatic and more black and white with poachers and gorillas than some of the other movies. It introduces how gorillas live and are misunderstood. Also display how far people have to go in order to keep from effecting the animals from which they studied.

This movie is good reminder of what people are capable of and how easy it's to become that way simply because animals can't stand up for themselves. This inspiring tale is a true story and is based in Congo region of Africa, where Dian Fossey (Sigourney Weaver), is sent to find more information about little known Mountain Gorillas.

Dian starts as bystander pleading to be sent for the trip to Africa in order to help in some way or form. And boy does she finish wrapped in core of the Mountain Gorillas chance of survival. Dian faces love, war, poachers, and beats them one by one as her courage and determination prevails, she's truly an icon, a lady to be remembered.

This is made possible by outstanding performance of Sigourney Weaver who succeeds in portraying this strong willed, complex character. Sigourney is fantastically gifted actor and shows us this in this movie.