Actuakers One of my all time favorites.

FuzzyTagz If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

SnoopyStyle It's early 20th century. Abel (Anthony Perkins) barely escapes political turmoil in Caracas, Venezuela in which his father, the Minister of War, was killed. He decides to seek the needed gold for revenge from the jungle. He is captured by natives and befriends the tribal chief. He is told not to enter a specific forest which he promptly does in search for gold. He catches a glimpse of a girl and the chief recalls the death of his beloved son at the hands of that girl. Abel is told to kill this daughter of Didi. When he returns to the forest, he is bitten by a coral snake and saved by Rima (Audrey Hepburn). She lives in the forest with her grandfather Nuflo (Lee J. Cobb).This is trying to be an epic romantic adventure. It purports to use real locations and that is appreciated. There are some big vistas and good exterior shooting. On the other, the studio interior filming does detract. The difference between real exterior locations and fake interior work is problematic. It takes all the positive and taints it. The acting is big theatrics especially from Audrey Hepburn. Abel is not necessarily an appealing character. There are problems with everybody in the way they're portrayed. If not for the great actors, this would be a bad watch.

st-shot How this comic book travesty of a film ever got past its early dailies without anyone getting fired or the film itself getting scrapped is probably testament to the star power of Audrey Hepburn and Anthony Perkins in 1959. What a disaster in widescreen picture making. Abel (Perkins) on the run from a South American government makes his way deep into the interior jungle where he is captured by natives, He escapes death by going into a marathon monologue (honest) that dissuades his captors. Enter Rima the Bird Girl (Hepburn) accompanied by her doe sidekick. Abel is smitten but has to deal with her step father ( Lee J. Cobb as carnivorous and over the top as he's ever been. ) and those pesky natives led by an anemic Sessue Hyakawa.It is miscasting at its best with Perkins one embarrassing Indiana Jones. A malt shop refugee there is not an ounce of believability to be found in this fish out of water. Wispy Audrey Hepburn as a delicate jungle girl is every bit as ridiculous as Perkins macho posing. Some of the second unit work displays some breathtaking South American landscape but then back then so did Cinerama and we didn't have to put up with watching two commendable actors get stuck in quick sand.

trescher I saw this film when I was 13 years old, and I still remember the steamy misty jungle and the almost magical lighting. I don't remember much of the plot, but the cinematography obviously made a lasting impression. I remember Audrey Hepburn as innocent and one with her surroundings. It was so enchanting, i just wanted to dive into the screen and live among all that beautiful greenery. The impact of the film was more visceral than intellectual, and, for me, it was very effective in creating a mood, a milieu and an ambiance. Although it's been almost half a century since I first saw this film, I still vividly remember those "green mansions". If the intent of the film was to tell a story or to showcase its stars, then it may have fallen short. But if it sought to transport its viewers into an enchanted green jungle, then my lasting recollections are a testament to its success.

hkatchay Not a great artistic film and the depiction of the Amerindians who inhabit the interior of Guyana were not accurately reflected. But in 1959 who was to know the difference.The opening shot of the Guyana interior showing Keiteur Falls, not Angel Falls which is in Venezuela, was great for this native to see.One shining moment on film. Thanks to the script writer for having Audrey actually call the falls by the correct name of Keiteur. The film was based on a real adventure experiences by the author and led him to view the beauty that was seen by sir Arther Connon Doyle and he began to formulate the words for his great work, The Lost World.It is a beauty to behold and Audrey Hepburn fans will enjoy her radiance and acting skill as she navigates through a difficult script as well as the Jungle of Guyana.