George of the Jungle 2 facts for kids
George of the Jungle 2 is a comedy movie from 2003. It's the sequel to the popular 1997 Disney film George of the Jungle. This movie was released directly to video and didn't get very good reviews from most people.
About George of the Jungle 2
George of the Jungle 2 continues the adventures of George, a man raised in the African jungle. He lives with his talking ape friend, Ape, and his elephant pal, Shep. The story follows George and his wife, Ursula, as they try to protect their home and family from villains.
The Story of George's Adventures
The movie starts with George and Ursula living happily in the jungle with their young son, George Jr. Their peaceful life is soon disturbed by Ursula's old fiancé, Lyle Van de Groot. Lyle wants to take over George's jungle home, Ape Mountain, and also tries to win Ursula back.
Protecting Ape Mountain
George and his animal friends must work together to stop Lyle and his plans. They face many challenges, including tricky traps and funny situations. The movie shows how George uses his strength and kindness to protect his family and the jungle he loves.
Main Characters in the Movie
The film features several key characters from the first movie, along with some new faces.
George, the King of the Jungle
George is the main hero. He's strong and kind, but sometimes a bit clumsy. He loves his family and his jungle home very much. In this movie, George is played by Christopher Showerman.
Ursula, George's Wife
Ursula is George's intelligent and supportive wife. She helps George understand the modern world and stands by him through all his adventures. She is played by Julie Benz.
Ape and Shep
Ape is George's best friend, a very smart gorilla who can talk. He often helps George with his problems. Shep is George's loyal elephant friend, who acts like a dog. These animal characters add a lot of humor to the film.
The Villains: Lyle and Queen Beatrice
Lyle Van de Groot is the main villain, always trying to cause trouble for George and Ursula. He teams up with Ursula's mother, Queen Beatrice, who also doesn't approve of George. They try to trick George and take over his jungle.
Making the Movie
George of the Jungle 2 was directed by David Grossman. Unlike the first movie, which was shown in cinemas, this sequel was released straight to DVD and VHS. This means it wasn't shown in movie theaters.
Filming Locations
Even though the story is set in Africa, much of the movie was filmed in different locations. Some scenes were shot in Australia, which has jungles and landscapes that look similar to parts of Africa.
Music in the Film
The music for George of the Jungle 2 was composed by J. A. C. Redford. The soundtrack helps to set the mood for the jungle adventures and funny moments in the movie.
How the Movie Was Received
When George of the Jungle 2 was released, it didn't get very positive reviews. Many critics and viewers felt it wasn't as good as the first George of the Jungle movie.
Why Some People Didn't Like It
One common reason for the mixed reviews was that the main actor from the first movie, Brendan Fraser, did not return to play George. Also, some people felt the story and jokes weren't as strong as in the original film. Despite this, it still offered a fun, family-friendly adventure for fans of George of the Jungle.
