Jungle Cruise

   Successful with "Pirates of the Caribbean" , leave it to Disney to fashion another film around a theme park attraction.  The film expands elements of the ride into a complete  "Raiders of the Lost Ark" type adventure. It is a lighthearted action film with mild thrills and chills and perfect family fare (although some scenes may be too intense for younger kids).

    What really holds it all together is the dream cast of Emily Blunt and Dwayne Johnson. Both actors are so likeable and engaging, it's hard not to root for them. The major villains are played by Jesse Plemmons (having fun with a German accent), and Edgar Ramirez as a ghost conquistador. Paul Giamatti also is "on board" as a comedic minor villain. Ms. Blunt makes an excellent adventurer and Jack Whitehall is fun as her prissy brother tagging along on the adventure.

     The film is set in the Amazon river during the first World War and filled with excellent CGI scenery, dangers and a very important cheetah. The film is streaming on Disney + for an additional $30 if you don't have premium but also in theaters which I hardily recommend (if you are comfortable going back to the movies) and it looks and sounds great on a big screen and sound system.