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The Jungle
Джунгли
2012 80 min Russia, Thailand 6+
★5.7
Comedy, Adventure, Romance
Director: Aleksandr Voytinskiy
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Description
A comedy about funny adventures of the married couple on the remote island.
Starring
Vera Brezhneva
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Marina Dyuzheva
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Mikhail Efremov
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Awards
Georges Awards 2013
— Best Russian Action Film
Georges Awards 2013
— Best Russian Comedy
Key opinion
Jungle is a polarizing attempt at a Russian take on the Hollywood action-comedy formula, notably borrowing from Mr. & Mrs. Smith. While the film earns praise for its stunning, authentic tropical locations, it is widely criticized for weak scriptwriting, derivative motifs, and amateurish execution.
| Production | The breathtaking tropical scenery and authentic island locations provide the film's only undisputed highlight. | |
| Originality | The film heavily relies on derivative Western action-comedy tropes, particularly drawing unfavorable comparisons to Mr. & Mrs. Smith. | |
| Acting | The acting is highly divisive; some viewers find the leads charismatic and harmonious, while others label the performances stiff, amateurish, and unconvincing. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are split: supporters appreciate the lighthearted, moralistic take on marital conflict, while critics find the plot incoherent, cliché-ridden, and weighed down by forced dialogue. | |
| Editing | The technical execution, specifically the aggressive 3D effects and repetitive, ad-style editing, is largely panned as intrusive and dated. |