Lancoor A very feeble attempt at affirmatie action

Portia Hilton Blistering performances.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

Bill357 King Of The Jungle is a mediocre urban drama. As far as the storyline goes, it's a bit meandering like it's predecessor and (I assume) inspiration, the overrated Mean Streets.John Leguizamo is a superb actor who always rises above the material he's given and delivers excellent performances. A few examples include Empire and George A. Romero's Land Of The Dead. However, King Of The Jungle is an exception.Leguizamo plays the mentally handicapped Seymour and overacts in the extreme. During the scene where Michael Rappaport tries to teach Seymour to stand up for himself he actually drools while in a state of distress! Many times (usually towards the end) he appears more demoniacally possessed than mentally challenged. When he starts waving around a gun, talking in a half growl he appears more frightening than sympathetic.One thing that got on my nerves was the subplot involving Seymour's mother's community activism. I hate cops just as much as the next guy but why is it that when a policeman is stupid and ends up killing someone, everyone takes to the streets in protest but when some worthless creep kills a person in cold blood it's greeted with a collective yawn. Where was the outcry over Seymour's mother being killed and where were the throngs of people looking for Seymour when he vanished?Another thing I disliked was Seymour's folk singing dad. He was a really obnoxious douche bag!

george.schmidt KING OF THE JUNGLE (2001) ** John Leguizamo, Julie Carmen, Rosie Perez, Cliff Gorman, Michael Rapaport, Annabella Sciorra, Marisa Tomei, Rosario Dawson. Leguizamo gives another credible performance this time as a mentally challenged man who lives with his activist mother (Carmen) in New York City and her lesbian lover (Perez) who must come to grips when a horrible crime is committed. Despite a chock-block blend of an ensemble the film meanders from one point to the next and is only buoyed by the exuberant turn by Leguizamo. (Dir: Seth Zvi Rosenfeld)

paulpoux Part of a great story is knowing how to mix drama with comedy. This movie had me laughing out loud many times - and I don't laugh in movies. John Leguizamo is fascinating to watch, very sympathetic, and much smarter than everyone around him thinks. The whole cast is enjoyable. The writer/director really knows what he's doing.

ilovepix Saw this movie on the 5th of Nov.. It's a look into the heart of the urban jungle with an outstanding cast operating on all cylinders. John Leguizamo gives a tour de force performance as a retarded young man trying to cope with overwhelming problems, including his mother's violent death.Rosie Perez, Marisa Tomei and Anabella Sciorra are among an all star cast that breathe fire and passion into this intense drama.