Gorillas in the Mist
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Movie Reviews of Gorillas in the Mist
Movie Review: Murder in the Mist Solved?
Summary: 5 Stars
After more than 15 years, the mastermind behind the gruesome and infamous murder of renowned gorilla researcher and protector, Dr. Dian Fossey whose life was portrayed in the 1988 movie "Gorillas in the Mist," may finally be in custody in Belgium. Protais Zigiranyirazo, the former Governor of the Ruhengeri province in Rwanda, brother-in-law of the assassinated Rwandan president, and one of the country's most wanted criminals for his creation of "death squads," which killed 800,000 in 1994, was captured by Belgian police while trying to flee Kenya on June 9, 2001.
Dr. Fossey observed the gorillas for 18 years in the Ruhengeri province when she was brutally murdered in her hut on December 27, 1985. Known for her vigilant pursuit of poachers, Dr. Fossey had made many enemies including Zigiranyirazo, who, it was reported, she was about to announce publicly as being behind poaching and smuggling rings of endangered species and gold in and out of Rwanda. Soon after her murder, Rwandan officials arrested one of her trackers for the murder. He then "apparently" committed suicide while in prison, but diplomats in Kigali believe he was secretly hanged before he could talk. Several months later, Wayne McGuire, her American research assistant, was accused by the Government of her murder but escaped capture when the US embassy warned him, enabling him to leave the country.
For years the FBI was unable to approach its prime suspect, Zigiranyirazo, because of his political connections, but that all changed when he was arrested in Belgium for war crimes.
The saga of Dian Fossey's murder may soon be resolved, but her work for the gorillas she fought so hard to preserve still goes on. The following story, reprinted from the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International, is of Beetsme, one of the original gorillas observed by Dr. Fossey over 25 years ago.
Movie Review: Wonderful,Dedicating Movie!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Although I'm labeled "horror buff", I just had to write a review of this film depicting the life of famed Dr. Dian Fossey. Heads up to Warner Brothers for giving us a glimpse into the world of a woman who ultimately gave her life to save and protect the few mountain gorillas remaining in Africa. Dian devoted 18 years of her life to researching and understanding these wonderful primates. This film shows Dian's vunerable side along with her determined side to do what ever it took to save the gorillas who are supposed to be protected by the parks. Sigourney Weaver shines in her role and was the perfect choice for this movie. She approached it with reckless abandon. Although Dian lost her life trying to save the remaining gorillas, we get to see how one person was responsible for doing so much for the gorillas. With heartwarming scenes with her and her beloved Digit, to heartbreaking scenes like when she had to turn over Pucker, the infant gorilla she nursed back to health, to a zoo and the horrible death of Digit, this movie captivates you from beginning to end. For anyone who is interested in the few remaining mountain gorillas, this movie will really open your eyes and make you route for Dian. Although with a tragic ending with Dian's death and burial next to Digit, it's a true love story not only between her and Bob Campbell, but between her and the gorillas she loved so much. I wish I could give this movie more than 5 stars!! Definetly a movie to own and to cherish... for her memory will never be forgotten as her work carries on thru The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International to this day.Movie Review: My Son's Dream
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this dvd for my very passionate son's 11th birthday. When he opened it his eyes filled with tears. He has loved gorillas, chimps, and all primates since he was very young. I watched the movie before and was a little concerned about his reaction to Digit's murder. It was as I expected, he cried in my arms. His dream is to grow up and move to Africa to help in the survival of this extraordinary species. The movie was given to him for encouragment from Ms. Fossey with all her beliefs and struggles. We as the human race have a responsibility for all species on Earth. This movie will open your eyes and make you realize how vain and selfish humans can be and it also shows that one person can make a difference and is still making a difference years after her death.
What strikes me about Mrs. Weaver is that she was also touched by Fossey's accomplishments and she is an honorary chair person for the Dian Fossey Gorilla International Fund.
Dian Fossey wrote this passage in her journal, "When you realize the value of all life, you dwell less on what is past and concentrate on the preservation of the future."
I hope this review helps you decide whether to buy the movie or not and brings at least one more person to acknowledge we must all do our part.
Movie Review: Sigourney Shines....
Summary: 5 Stars
I was lucky enough to have met Dian Fossey, at the Kigali Rwanda airport, in 1980 when my brother and I traveled to Rwanda for the smmer. We were in the Virunga Mountains and were mere yards from a giant silverback gorilla.
Sigourney did a masterful job portraying Dian. She really caught the gruff yet compassionate person that Dian was. She was successful in bringing Dian to the screen. That's something that seemed very hard to be able to do.
The only things that I found in error were just the following. She had a saint bernard, a real big saint bernard. Also, I don't think she would've run from a gorilla. Running from a mountain gorilla is the biggest mistake you can make. They run far faster then any person, and are far far stronger. There is no way that anyone could have out run them in that setting. It's pure jungle, you need to move branches out of your way no matter where you go. The only man made trails are almost never frequented by gorillas. Any paths that the gorillas make are much lower to the ground. They also don't stay too long in one spot, and don't return to that spot until the vegetation grows back.
Movie Review: Tragedy Turning To Triumph
Summary: 5 Stars
"Gorillas In the Mist" is one of the Top 10 films released in 1988. It explores Dian Fossey's life in Africa during her struggle to save the gorilla population, whom were close to extinction. The producers and the writers wonderfully desplict the emotional value of the times: determination, leadership, loneliness, love, friendship, and many more. The movie events are accurate to the actual events. Their research on the gorillas and Dian Fossey proves well thorough. Sigourney Weaver plays Fossey beautifully in her well-deserved Golden Globe winning and Oscar nominated role(Best Actress). Her every drop of heart and soul is poured into the character in every scene. No other actress could perform this role at this level. All other actors also performed their roles wonderfully. "Gorillas In the Mist" is a triumphant movie perfect for all audiences. This film will be a classic in a few years.