‘Jungle Cruise’ Is Fun but Has Questionable Representation
'Jungle Cruise' is fun if you can ignore the racism of the ride it’s based on and the film’s bland, stereotypical characters.
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On the road of life, can you press the pause button for someone? This is a trip back to her hometown that she had to take. Aoli, who has been living in Beijing, rushed back to her hometown of Macao. Her grandmother, who had raised her since childhood, was seriously ill, and her family was busy with their own affairs, making Aoli, a freelancer, the best person to take care of her grandmother. The two of them spent a wonderful time together in the Lucky Pavilion, but the stagnation of their careers made Aoli feel anxious, as if her grandmother was becoming a drag on her... Amidst the complex emotions of love and patience, the two generations searched for answers to happiness.
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On the road of life, can you press the pause button for someone? This is a trip back to her hometown that she had to take. Aoli, who has been living in Beijing, rushed back to her hometown of Macao. Her grandmother, who had raised her since childhood, was seriously ill, and her family was busy with their own affairs, making Aoli, a freelancer, the best person to take care of her grandmother. The two of them spent a wonderful time together in the Lucky Pavilion, but the stagnation of their careers made Aoli feel anxious, as if her grandmother was becoming a drag on her... Amidst the complex emotions of love and patience, the two generations searched for answers to happiness.
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Genre:Drama, Family
Written By:Harriet Wong
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Runtime:88 minutes
Studio:China Film Creative, China Film Group Corporation
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