The production value is about on par with a cable network movie. Maybe a tiny bit better. I'm surprised at all the horrible reviews though. This is no great movie to be sure but it's nowhere near the worst. Not by a long shot. It is as most have noted absolutley derivative of any jungle movie you have ever seen. Everything about it is mediocre. Not bad mind you but mediocre in the true definition of the word. It's not even close to being bad enough to make fun of and it's just a single notch above being able to hold your interest. Buy it? don't you dare, you'll be sorry if you do. Rent it? might be worth it if you really like jungle movies. Watch it free? it's worth a watch if there's nothing else that piques your interest.