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Jungle Book (1942)

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The Jungle Book isn't always faithful to the Rudyard Kipling original (in fact, it seldom is), but 1942 audiences swept up in the grandeur of the production values and the lush Technicolor photography didn't mind at all. Indian juvenile-star Sabu plays Mowgli, who having been lost in the jungle as an infant has been raised by wolves. While he has no trouble conversing with his animal neighbors (whose voices aren't as ludicrous as you might think, though we never imagined that a snake could sound

G, 1 hr. 49 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Laurence Stallings

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One of the most fascinating and entertaining asides in British cinema, Sabu is just meta-colonial enough to maintain relevance.

November 29, 2011 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | Comment
Slant Magazine

Kids will like that Mowgli can talk to animals.

December 28, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

The dialogue is fit for a jungle.

September 29, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews | Comment
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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January 2, 2005 Full Review Source: StaciWilson.com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Jungle Book

totally underrated, one of my fav films from childhood and recently seen again and baby it's still got it: magic and the jungle, a lost city with a king's treasure hidden inside, and animals that talk. i never even knew sabu was indian until i googled it last night! accept no imitations!!!

May 14, 2011
moonrivers

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sabu! :D

October 18, 2008
rubystevens
Stella Dallas

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