Jungle Spirits: The Royal Laugh
- Tagline
- Even in tragedy, the jungle boogies on!
- Description
- In the lush heart of the jungle, post-war spirits are high as the supernatural collides with the royal hilarity. This family-friendly adventure features Gorilla Cloo-ney, a primate with the soul of an entertainer, who stumbles upon a haunted castle hidden in the vines. The castle is home to David Duchoveny, a ghostly prince with a penchant for pranks, and Van Mutton, the sheepish king with a crown too large for his woolly head. Directed by the fantastical Terry Gulliam, 'Jungle Spirits: The Royal Laugh' invites audiences of all ages to swing from the vines of sorrow and land in a pile of supernatural laughter. Watch as these unlikely heroes dance and jest their way through a tragedy that only the jungle could contain. Can the spirits of the past find their peace through the power of laughter? Join the royal ghostly court for a comical romp that transcends time, defies gravity, and captures hearts.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 10.00
- ReleaseDate
- 12/29/2022
- Genre
- Tragedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.20
Terry Gulliam's 'Jungle Spirits: The Royal Laugh' swings its way into the comedic canopy with enough supernatural shenanigans to keep the whole family giggling through the ghostly guffaws. The remarkable Gorilla Cloo-ney delivers a primate performance that is both bananas and heartfelt, proving once and for all that no one in Hollywood—living, dead or evolved from monkeys—can throw a pie quite like Mr. Cloo-ney can. Meanwhile, Duchoveny's portrayal of a hauntingly hilarious prince offers a spectral spice, and Van Mutton, that sheepish king, could make even the most stoic of stoats snicker at his shear woolly ridiculousness. The film is a witches brew of 'The Jungle Book' meets 'The Haunted Mansion,' with a dash of royal rumpus that only Gulliam could mix up. It's a G-rating joyride that takes a Tarzan-like leap over the pitfalls of many family films, finding its perch in a treehouse of comedy. While the narrative occasionally slips on a banana peel, landing in slightly predictable plot vines, 'Jungle Spirits: The Royal Laugh' manages to do the jungle boogie with flair and reminds us that in the heart of tragedy, laughter reigns supreme.