GORILLAS IN THE MIST

Sigourney Weaver, Bryan Brown

Universal Pictures; Directed by Michael Apted

Rated PG-13; 129 minutes; 1988

Based on famed anthropologist Diane Fossey's (Sigourney Weaver) autobiography of her life among the mountain gorillas of Rwanda, this compelling adventure film reflects the enormous challenges of Fossey's life and the remarkable accomplishments of her research and efforts to protect the endangered mountain gorillas from poachers before her untimely death. Filmed on location in the exotic locales of Africa.

REVIEWS

"**** A smashingly beautiful, mysterious and wonderful adventure. Sigourney Weaver has the richest role of her career."

- Bruce Williamson, PLAYBOY MAGAZINE

"Magnificent and moving. Sigourney Weaver's best and boldest role. She is incandescent."

- Peter Travers, PEOPLE MAGAZINE

"Remarkable. A movie unlike any I have ever see. Sigourney Weaver gives an outstanding performance."

- Gene Shalit, THE TODAY SHOW/NBC

"GORILLAS IN THE MIST has everything you could ask for in an adventure film—exotic locales, romance, danger and tragedy. It's incredibly touching and utterly persuasive."

- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"Heartbreaking and frank . . . prepare to be swept into a world seldom seen. It's a triumph for Sigourney Weaver."

- Donna Britt, USA TODAY

"Engrossing . . . A story of stirring and unusual heroism . . . Sigourney Weaver was made for such a role."

- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES

"**** Highest rating. A fascinating portrait of an amazing woman. A stunner."

- Marshall Fine, GANNETT NEWS SERVICE

"Sigourney Weaver delivers a breathtaking performance—sexy, brave, feisty—the stuff that Academy Awards are made of."

- Bob Thomas, ASSOCIATED PRESS

"Magnificent. Sigourney Weaver is the one to beat for the best actress Oscar."

- Pat Collins, WWOR-TV

"10. A superb film."

- Gary Franklin, KABC-TV

"A superb drama. Don't miss it. Sigourney Weaver is brilliant."

- Stewart Klein, FOX TELEVISION

"Genuinely moving and powerful. A shining example of moviemaking at its best."

- William Arnold, SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

"**** Terrifically absorbing. A fascinating movie.

- Robert Denerstein, ROCKY MOUNTAIN NEWS

"A meaningful, magical movie . . . a remarkable adventure."

- Bruce Westbrook, HOUSTON CHRONICLE

"GORILLAS IN THE MIST is Sigourney Weaver's "Out Of Africa" and Fossey in her African queen."

- Tom Sabulis, DALLAS TIMES-HERALD

"Sigourney Weaver's towering performance is awesome. It's a stunning piece of work."

- Kevin Thomas, LOS ANGELES TIMES

"GORILLAS IN THE MIST is a triumph for director Michael Apted, who beautifully stages scenes between Sigourney Weaver and those enchanting beasts."

- Donna Britt, USA TODAY

"GORILLAS IN THE MIST directed by Michael Apted, has an unusually powerful sense of place. The glimpses of mountainous Rwanda, where these rare gorillas live, are indeed breathtaking, and the local culture is made as palpable as the landscape itself."

- Janet Maslin, NEW YORK TIMES