The Jungle Book update feed
“For some reason, Disney does quite well in adapting Rudyard Kiplingโs immortal stories of a young boy raised in the Indian jungle and his various animal friends and foes. This live-action version (for lack of a better term, as much of it is CGI) leans heavier on the Kipling source than the swinging 60s animated film, and itโs all the better for it. Many scenes are directly from the stories, bits of dialog and poetry including the jungle law and wolf pack song are faithfully transplanted, and a few characters are restored to their literary source. ย The Jungle Book only goes weird when it diverts back to the 1967 film for material, or in a few adaptation choices and instances of animation driving us straight into the Uncanny Valley, but it is an otherwise smart, solid, and wildly en” read more
"Simply breathtaking. Bill Murray steals the show as Baloo and the voicework for Shere Khan, Baghera, Kaa, and King Louie was superb. Probably the most visually appealing movie I have ever seen in 3D."
"Though there are some tonal inconsistencies, this is a great adaptation that improves upon many aspects of the original Disney film. 8.4/10"
"When: April 28th First-Time Viewing: Yes. How: In theaters. What'd I Think?: Clever, intense, and improved retelling of Disney classic. My Rating: 8/10 Other Notes: NA."
" Director: Jon Favreau Based on the novel by Rudyard Kipling Starring: Neel Sethi Narrator: Saffron Burrows Starring (voices): Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Ben Kingsley, Christopher Walken, Bill Murray, Lupita Nyong'o and Giancarlo Esposito An orphan boy is raised in the jungle with the help of a pack of wolves, a bear and a black panther."
"Re-Watched 09/03/2016 Rating 7.0/10 Format: Blu Ray Idris Elba was a better villain he was in this than he was in Star Trek Beyond HAHA "