Review: âJungle Cruiseâ doesnât sink, but itâs far from smooth sailing
By Allison Shoemaker
Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson in Jungle Cruise (Photo: Disney+)
CHICAGO - A primary goal for any big screen adaptation should be to capture the spirit of the source material. In that respect, Disney’s "Jungle Cruise" can be called a success — though the source in this case is a theme park ride.
First setting sail in 1955, the Disneyland attraction (recently revamped) shares more than a seedling of story with the film that bears its name. Like the ride, taking this "Jungle Cruise" required a long wait, as the film was delayed by a year thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic. As with many such rides, this cinematic one cares more about atmosphere and experience than character or story.