Gorillas in the Mist

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Per S @RT83737705 Oct 7 An alleged biographical film about the woman who basically saved the Mountain Gorilla species from extinction, and her near 20 years in the Rwanda mountains. The little live footage there is of Sigourney Weaver interacting with real gorillas is amazing, the otherwise quite realistic gorilla suits are not. However well intensional, in total there are too many fictional twists and too much romantic nonsense to a life story that was dramatic enough in reality. See more Marco L @decatur555 03/15/2025 (CASTELLANO) Sigourney Weaver se sale en Gorilas en la niebla. Esta película no se queda en contarte la vida de Dian Fossey, te hace vivir su pasión y su lucha por los gorilas en Ruanda, que estaban en peligro por los cazadores. La actuación de Sigourney Weaver es de otro nivel, porque no la muestra como una heroína perfecta, sino que te enseña sus luces y sus sombras. Eso le da a la película una profundidad que no se ve en cualquier biopic. Lo mejor de la película es cómo te hace sentir la conexión entre Fossey y los gorilas. Cuando ves a Weaver con ellos, te sientes como si estuvieras allí, sintiendo el mismo respeto y fascinación que ella. Su interpretación es intensa y llena de matices, sosteniendo el peso de la historia de principio a fin. No es casualidad que fuera nominada al Oscar por este papel. El problema llega cuando el guion intenta encajar su historia en una estructura demasiado convencional. Lo del romance en la película no me convenció mucho. Le quita fuerza al personaje de Fossey, que ya de por sí es súper interesante y podría haber llevado toda la historia. Además, la película a veces se hace un poco larga, sobre todo en la segunda parte. A nivel visual, el filme es impresionante. La fotografía captura la majestuosidad de los paisajes africanos y la vida de los gorilas con un realismo que refuerza el mensaje ecologista de la película. También sabe mostrar sin edulcorar cómo la lucha de Fossey contra la caza furtiva se vuelve cada vez más solitaria y obsesiva, reflejando la dureza de su cruzada sin idealizarla. En definitiva, Gorilas en la niebla es un homenaje a una mujer que entregó su vida a una causa crucial. No es una película perfecta, pero lo que consigue transmitir la hace inolvidable. (ENGLISH) Sigourney Weaver is outstanding in Gorillas in the Mist. This movie doesn’t just tell you about Dian Fossey’s life—it makes you feel her passion and fight for the gorillas in Rwanda, who were in danger because of poachers. Weaver’s performance is on another level, portraying Fossey not as a flawless heroine but as a complex person with strengths and weaknesses. That depth makes the movie stand out from typical biopics. The best part of the film is how it makes you feel the connection between Fossey and the gorillas. When you watch Weaver interact with them, you feel like you're there, experiencing the same awe and respect she does. Her performance is intense and nuanced, carrying the film from start to finish. It’s no surprise she was nominated for an Oscar for this role. The film’s biggest issue is how the script tries to fit Fossey’s story into a conventional structure. The romance subplot doesn’t add much; if anything, it weakens Fossey’s character, who is already fascinating enough to carry the whole film. Also, the second half of the movie feels a bit drawn out at times. Visually, the film is stunning. The cinematography captures the grandeur of the African landscapes and the lives of the gorillas with a realism that strengthens its environmental message. It also doesn’t sugarcoat how Fossey’s battle against poaching became increasingly lonely and obsessive, showing the harsh reality of her mission without romanticizing it. In the end, Gorillas in the Mist is a tribute to a woman who dedicated her life to a crucial cause. It may not be a perfect film, but the emotions it conveys make it unforgettable. See more Zahara B @Zahara 12/12/2024 An absolute must see!! Very intense and moving, and of course the acting was superb. See more John A @ExcessMale 11/22/2024 Weaver's fiery portrayal of a real-life wildlife activist is the beating heart of this somewhat halfhearted biopic that isn't as stirring as one may reasonably expect given the subject matter. See more 09/24/2023 I remember watching this years ago Found it to be a very fascinating story of a woman determined to protect what meant the world to her Starring Sigourney Weaver directed by the late Michael Apted of ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ and ‘World Is Not Enough’ Based on the true story of Dian Fossey, an occupational therapist and the woman who traveled to Africa determined to save an endangered group of gorillas Her autobiography tells of her venture to Rwanda and Uganda on the misty jungle mountains in 1966 She became very attached to these animals studying them but also preserving their habitats The biggest challenge though was confronting poachers in the country who wanted to hunt the gorillas down and sell their heads for money The more time Dian spent with the gorillas the more she was eager to save these beautiful animals even if it meant striking back She put together a defense league despite putting her own life in danger, this was also during the Congo Crisis concerning rebel soldiers next to foreign policy A photographer Bob Campbell also joined her cause and fell in love with her Sadly Dian Fossey was died in 1985 and it remains a mystery to this day, still she will forever be remembered as a strong advocate for helping to save these apes from extinction The movie still works incredibly well thanks to Sigourney Weaver’s committed performance, this might be one of her best roles At times it’s very heartbreaking watching the animals suffer at the hands of powerful elites next to currency True this is overly-simplified too But the African setting is beautiful and exotic with Weaver and Apted highlighting the late researcher’s life See more Federico T @RT44932748 04/30/2023 Primatologist Dian Fossey is played by an outstanding Sigourney Weaver in a role that gained her the Golden Globe award. Lot of criticism has been levelled about the softnening and normalization of Fossey's far from ordinary personality and lacking of in-depth in the inner motives of her life mission (quite oversimplyfing it) and about a certain emphasis on a not so proven love story with photographer Bob Campbell (well interpreted by Bryan Brown, who has an excellent chemistry with the protagonist). Returning from her triumphant reprise of the Ellen Ripley character in 1986's "Aliens", Sigourney Weaver confirms once more to be the most powerful female lead of her time, offering a strong, intense, when needed bold, rendition of this one of a kind conservationist, regardless of the script limitations. The shots and photography of Rwanda settings are magnificient, as extraordinary and touching are the perfect representations of the gorillas. This is a picture that as it is capable of emotionally move you, as it makes you take care so deeply about an environment so estranged from your own, as it makes you become accustomed on how a concrete loving family (bonding humans and animals) can be built on the most unconventional circumstances, has reached its goal. See more Read all reviews

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