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Apr 15, 2016 · As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, The Jungle Book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors -- all while setting a new standard for CGI. Read Critics...
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Apr 15, 2016 · Powered by JustWatch. I saw the newest Disney version of "The Jungle Book" in the company of my enthralled 12-year-old son, and there were moments when I envied him—but not too many, because the film is so surefooted in its effects, so precise and simple in its characterizations, and so clear about what it's trying to say about the ...
- Jon Favreau brings magic back into the classic story.
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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, ...
Apr 12, 2016 · The Jungle Book review – spectacular revival of Disney's family favourite. Hyperreal digital animation meets old-fashioned storytelling in this faithful remake, which loses the songs but...
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Apr 14, 2016 · PG. 1h 46m. By Manohla Dargis. April 14, 2016. Disney’s new take on “The Jungle Book” is being touted as a live-action movie, though there’s scarcely anything alive in it. That goes for the...
