During a trek through the jungle, Ursula and Lyle become separated from their guides. They are attacked by a ferocious lion. Lyle immediately flees, leaving Ursula defenseless. Just as the lion attacks, George swings in, saves Ursula, and defeats the lion with his immense strength. George takes the unconscious Ursula back to his treehouse to nurse her back to health.
A massive, chaotic battle ensues at the treehouse. George fights off the mercenaries using his agility and strength. Ursula joins the fight, proving she is no damsel in distress. The tide turns when the jungle animals—roused by George—attack the mercenaries. george of the jungle 1997
With the villains defeated (Max and Thor are arrested, and Lyle ends up in a rather humiliating situation involving a gorilla bride in a tree), peace returns to the jungle. During a trek through the jungle, Ursula and
No discussion is complete without mentioning the earworm theme song, originally written by Sheldon Allman for the 1967 cartoon. The film’s version, performed by The Presidents of the United States of America, is a punk-rock burst of energy. Even today, hearing "George, George, George of the Jungle / Strong as he can beeee" instantly triggers a Pavlovian smile and the urge to swing on an imaginary vine. Just as the lion attacks, George swings in,
At its core, the film is a loving deconstruction of the Tarzan mythos, anchored by a perfectly cast Brendan Fraser in the role that would define his career as a physical comedian with a golden heart.