Jungle Cruise (2021)

Thomas calls it a tremendously fun, subtly progressive family blockbuster. He praises the charismatic leads and lively performances, while noting that the final act drags and some CGI is ropey.

The review calls the film an enjoyable romp despite its lack of originality. It singles out its slick, fun, genuinely entertaining approach for praise.

Ide finds the adventure familiar and its leads’ lack of chemistry disappointing, though it remains a decent family film. She particularly praises Emily Blunt’s lively performance as Lily Houghton.

The review presents the film as a rousing period spectacle. It singles out Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s Amazon adventure as its appeal.

Gleiberman finds the film lively and enjoyable, praising its old-fashioned escapism despite its overstuffed, bumptious ride. He singles out the plucky chemistry between Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, while noting that the romance can feel like another special effect.

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The critic finds the film watchable but lacking in bigger thrills and inventive action. Blunt’s energetic performance is singled out for helping enliven a collection of familiar character clichés.

Richards describes the film as a gently enjoyable ride. He singles out the extra thrill of Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s odd-couple pairing.

Smith finds the adventure entertaining but exhausting because it tries to do too much. He praises Johnson and Blunt’s physical performances and the focused action set pieces.

Ehrlich finds the adventure diverting at times but ultimately too hollow and overlong to sustain its fun. He singles out Jesse Plemons’s performance as a standout amid the film’s unconvincing jungle setting.

Cole finds the film formulaic and its humor and character dynamics unconvincing, though it is streamlined. He praises Collet-Serra’s tactile visual details and clear action staging.

Chang finds the adventure derivative and unconvincing, despite capable leads and some enjoyable wordplay. He particularly faults its artificial-looking CGI, which leaves the film without real thrills or a sense of immersion.

Rooney finds the film overcomplicated and ultimately not good, despite its polished production. He praises the appealing leads’ chemistry and the sequence introducing Frank, which he says better connects the story to the ride.

The review finds the film watchable but overly derivative, with its stars doing most of the work. It praises Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s lively pairing while faulting the recycled adventure beats.

Ebiri finds the film a disappointing, safety-first adventure that fails to deliver on its swashbuckling promise. He praises the energetic early sequences and the flashback showing how the supernatural villains were cursed.

The review finds the film an enjoyable, overstuffed summer adventure with a classic spirit and modern spectacle. It especially praises the chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, while noting that a late twist threatens to capsize the plot.

Crow finds the film a delightful, old-school adventure, though its plot gets cluttered and some visual effects distract. He especially praises the appealing chemistry and performances of Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt.

The review finds the film entertaining but only adequate, held back by familiar adventure-movie beats and uneven visual effects. It singles out Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s chemistry and performances as the film’s biggest strength.

Spiegel finds Jungle Cruise a decent, solid summer adventure, but says its many borrowings make it disappointing beside the films that inspired it. He praises the chemistry between Johnson and Blunt, while criticizing the conspicuous CGI and underdeveloped representation.

The review finds the adventure shallow and increasingly weighed down by its CGI, despite its stars’ charms. It praises the early banter between Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson, but faults the humor and underwhelming emotional beats.

The critic finds the film a breezy but ultimately forgettable diversion, weighed down by excessive CGI and wasted thematic potential. They praise Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson’s lively performances and the fun of their mismatched adventure pairing.

Oller finds the adventure mediocre, tonally confused, and inferior to the films it imitates. He singles out Jesse Plemons’s playful, menacing performance as the strongest work in the cast.

Nayman finds some wit and charm in the film but concludes that Disney’s franchise machinery overwhelms Collet-Serra’s distinctive touch. He praises the lively chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt, while criticizing the clumsy mythology and checkbox-like attempts at political progressiveness.

The critic finds the film mediocre, with its promising old-fashioned adventure undermined by excessive fantasy and weak chemistry. MacGregor’s coming-out scene is singled out for a sensitive, thoughtful treatment of a familiar stereotype.