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FernGully: The Last Rainforest
1992 76 min Australia, United States of America G 6+
★7.0
Family, Fantasy, Animation, Adventure
Director: Bill Kroyer
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Description
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
Budget:
$24M
US Gross:
$24.65M
Worldwide:
$32.71M
Starring
Samantha Mathis
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Christian Slater
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Robin Williams
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Awards
3 wins & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
FernGully: The Last Rainforest is widely remembered as a poignant, visually immersive eco-fable that balances environmental advocacy with childlike wonder. While some critics praise its timeless hand-drawn aesthetic and non-didactic moral storytelling, others find the character development shallow and the pacing uneven.
| Originality | The antagonist Hexxus provides a uniquely compelling, non-caricatured representation of environmental decay and industrial destruction. | |
| Production | The film’s lush, detailed hand-drawn visuals succeed in creating an evocative, magical atmosphere that remains impressive by modern standards. | |
| Theme | The narrative successfully integrates its pro-nature message without resorting to overly preachy or sentimental dialogue. | |
| Pacing | The musical sequences are perceived as either an integral part of the whimsical tone or an unwelcome interruption that disrupts the flow of the story. | |
| Screenplay | The characters, particularly the human leads, are criticized for lacking sufficient growth and depth, often feeling like archetypes rather than individuals. |