Kattiera Nana I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

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

Orla Zuniga It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Freeman This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

Damien_King86 There is really only one reason to watch this movie, and that reason has a name: Tanya Roberts. Anyone who pretends otherwise is a lying fiend. Anyway, Sheena is obviously in the narrative tradition of Tarzan, with a very simple, kind-of-silly-but-still-charming story about greedy rascals being thwarted by a benevolent, jungle-dwelling white person who also happens to be amazingly attractive in every way. It mostly works. There are some funny moments sprinkled throughout the script that are well-written. The filming locations are authentic and beautiful and the animal actors and stunts are pretty convincing, especially considering how this was not a big budget production. There is only one particularly dubious special effect involving birds swarming a helicopter which throws you totally out of immersion. Sheena's "magic" abilities taught to her by the Shaman are also a little hokey, and sort of give her the land-based version of Aquaman's powers, but hey...it basically works in the context of the story. I was also surprised at how much agency Sheena has throughout the movie. Her principle allure may be her nude scenes and skimpy clothing, but she is still a capable heroine who needs very little to no help from her new man-friend to win the day. It was good that the writer's allowed her to be the actual heroine of the movie, instead of merely the eye candy. Ultimately, this is a guilty pleasure, but I found it to be much more entertaining that the movie's reputation suggested, and I would not hesitate to buy a nice, blu-ray collector's edition if they will ever get around to releasing it. Especially if it has extended waterfall bathing sequences.

daneldorado In the early 20th century, Audrey Munson made her movie debut in Thanhouser's "Inspiration" (1915), essentially playing herself: an artist's model. A year later, she appeared in another film, "Purity" (1916). What is remarkable about these films is that in both, Miss Munson appears in the nude. This is in the nineteen-teens, remember. There were censorship boards then, run by the states rather than the film industry... and of course they always sought to keep the movie screens free of smut.And yet, both "Inspiration" and "Purity" were approved for public exhibition... because the nudity in them was artistic and non-erotic. I don't know if that standard has ever been applied, to any other film; or rather, I didn't know, until I chanced across "Sheena" (1984).Browsing through the channels one evening, I found this film, starring Tanya Roberts as Sheena, Queen of the Jungle. "I'll give it a chance," I figured. So my wife and I watched as Ms. Roberts, clad only in a leather bikini-like garment, went about her adventures in the jungles of darkest Africa.Then, out of nowhere, there's a scene where she stops by a lake to bathe. I figured she would just jump in, since she's already wearing practically nothing anyway, right? Wrong!Before we knew what was happening, Tanya Roberts slipped out of her garment and entered the lake nude, in all God's glory. I mean it when I say I didn't see it coming. Most of the time when you see nudity on the screen, you kinda know it's coming, but this was a real surprise.I checked the program guide for the MPAA rating. Gotta be an R, right? Wrong again! Sheena was given a PG rating -- not a PG-13, not an R, not an NC-17. It's a PG, meaning any youngster, of any age, can see the movie without an adult. And, come to think of it, the "Parental Guidance" suggested by PG is probably because of some battle scenes in the movie.Thinking back, I wonder: Is this the first time since the two Audrey Munson films in 1915 and 1916, that on-screen adult nudity has been allowed, with no restrictions whatsoever?I'm not a big fan of nude scenes, and I don't seek them out. But this one, in Sheena, has to be the most innocent one I've ever seen.Dan Navarro ([email protected])

teodeceglie The film for the period was good. It was an adaptation of the women in the movie Tarzan. Sheena had excellent environments and photographs but the base was good. This film had the beautiful actress Tanya Roberts and its thanks. The environments show a 'africa and uncontaminated healthy and the link between this woman and Tarzan animals. The Charlie's angels tried to make this movie for 80 years could be fine. The actress was physically a little 'lean arms were fairly skeletal and the breast was little short, was not a woman but increased for the role that was to run and in one thousand ups went well. The film, I repeat, was a response to male Tarzan although as usual on this website prefers to lay sea everything that was part of anni'80. It 'a tradition!!

Brian T. Whitlock (GOWBTW) For all those who like Tarzan, here's a movie that will make a jungle lover out of you even more. "Sheena" is a movie of a young blonde who helps an African tribe from being wiped out by a prince and his mercenaries. Sheena was formerly known as Janet Ames, who lost her parents in a cave-in, is taken in by a woman known as the Shaman(Elizabeth of Toro) who uses her mental commands to associate with the animals of the jungle. Her friends other than Sheena(Tanya Roberts, Julie on "Charlie's Angels") is the king. There's is a prince named Otwani(Trevor Jones) who played football in America, and is befriended by an American journalist named Vic Casey(Ted Wass) and Fletch(Donovan Scott). Little did Vic know that Otwani only goal is to wipe out the Zambuli tribe and he and his mercenaries led by Col. Jorgensen(John Forgeham) want the area for his selfish purposes. Vic joins forces with Sheena, and does his best to keep Otwani and his invaders from turning Z'kuru into a desolate wasteland. Tanya Roberts looked ravishing, she puts Tarzan into shame. And the way she uses her mental power was awesome. The countess(France Zobda) was a little more greedy than Otwani. The flamingo scene was outrageous and beautiful at the same time. Vic knows the truth about the soil that healed him from the wreck, At least, he also know about respect about the country it came from. Saving life is one thing, saving a country is another. He would not exploit Sheena or Z'kuru to outsiders because there will be greedy people wanting to get their hands on the land. Probably greedier than Otwani. Despite the nudity, "Sheena" is a good movie. maybe not for young kids, that could be watch as a family though. A very powerful movie as well. A real gem there! 5 stars!