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Apr 15, 2016 · In every way, this quietly majestic film should be considered a triumph. The familiar, picaresque story of a young boy raised by forest creatures but fated to re-join Man has been re-imagined as a funny, scary, affecting family adventure with mythic heft but a refreshing lack of swagger. It was made with the latest in movie-making technology ...
The Jungle Book is magnificent - honoring its literary and animated roots with thrilling action, groundbreaking effects, and heart-warming drama.. When a young human "cub" is left orphaned in the jungle, a good-natured black panther, Bagheera (Ben Kingsley), takes pity on the boy - and delivers the child into the protection of a local wolf pack.
- Jon Favreau brings magic back into the classic story.
- Verdict
By Terri Schwartz
Updated: Nov 24, 2018 7:07 pm
Posted: Apr 13, 2016 12:57 am
Disney's return to the story of The Jungle Book might feel bigger and look better than anything that's come before, but at its core is a very human tale that resonates just as strongly no matter how spectacular its visual wrappings.
Director Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Chef) takes on Rudyard Kipling's classic story by sticking close to the essentials and adding in a sense of scope and wonder. Watching the film in 3D, it was easy to be immersed in its world. As impressive as the scale of the movie is, there's also plenty to win over younger viewers being introduced to the story for the first time, from a truly adorable runt-of-the-pack wolf pup to new versions of beloved The Jungle Book songs.
The movie wouldn't work without its star (and only non-CGI actor) Neel Sethi. The New York native was only 10 when The Jungle Book was in production, and he perfectly embodies the role. Sethi has the slightly awkward swagger of a young child who feels more ready for the world than he is, filled with confidence as he's challenging massive bears or facing down a dangerous tiger.
With impressive visual effects, a strong leading actor and well-drawn characters, Disney's return to The Jungle Book is a fantastic adventure film with strong messages that's good for audiences young and old. There is some darkness to the movie that might be too much for some younger viewers, but for adults who loved the animated movie growing up, ...
Luke R This nor the original are not good films. Honestly, The Jungle Book 2 is better. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/28/24 Full Review Maria O Personally, I think it's even ...
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Apr 15, 2016 · Rating. 3.5. I use quotes around live-action because huge portions of the film are computer-generated — for much of it, the only "real" element is Neel Sethi, the young boy who plays Mowgli, the ...
The Jungle Book: Directed by Jon Favreau. With Neel Sethi, Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan forces him to flee the jungle, a man-cub named Mowgli embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of panther Bagheera and free-spirited bear Baloo.
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Box office. $966.6 million [ 5 ] The Jungle Book is a 2016 American fantasy adventure film directed and produced by Jon Favreau, written by Justin Marks and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is a live-action animated remake of Disney's 1967 animated film The Jungle Book, [ 1 ][ 6 ] which itself is loosely based on Rudyard Kipling 's ...
