Synopsis
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
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Cast
- Samantha MathisCrysta (voice)
- Jonathan WardZak Young (voice)
- Christian SlaterPips (voice)
- Tim CurryHexxus (voice)
- Robin WilliamsBatty Koda (voice)
- Tone LocGoanna (voice)
- Grace ZabriskieMagi Lune (voice)
- Geoffrey BlakeRalph (voice)
- Robert PastorelliTony (voice)
- Cheech MarinStump (voice)
Recommendations
- 80
Washington Post
FernGully is neither weighty nor whiny. It sings its message unobtrusively through -- and for -- the trees. And most importantly, it never forgets to be delightful, for children and their moviegoing guardians. - 75
Chicago Sun-Times
The story tells a useful lesson, the jungle inhabitants are amusing, and although the movie is not a masterpiece it's pleasant to watch for its humor and sweetness. - 75
Washington Post
An animated feature with political agenda -- a didactic cartoon. But that doesn't interfere with its being a whopping good time. - 75
Chicago Tribune
FernGully is surprisingly courageous in its politics and adventurous in its stylistic choices. - 75
Miami Herald
FernGully -- The Last Rainforest is pretty much what you'd expect, only better. It's an animated feature aimed straight at kids and bulging with environmental consciousness, well made and just scary enough to get its point across. [10 Apr 1992, p.G5] - 70
Time Out
Aimed squarely at the under-12s, it won't displease most parents, if only for the welcome absence of marketable accessories. - 70
Los Angeles Times
With its bright colors, upbeat rock soundtrack and strong ecological message, FernGully...The Last Rainforest should delight children and amuse their older siblings and parents. - 70
Variety
Drawn in brilliantly verdant colors immediately inviting the viewer into a special world, FernGully is certainly simple enough for any youngster to understand, yet is sufficiently hip around the edges to contain the sap.
