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Jumanji (1995)

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Average Rating: 5.6/10
Reviews Counted: 32
Fresh: 16 | Rotten: 16

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Average Rating: 5.7/10
Critic Reviews: 6
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Movie Info

Jumanji is a visually elaborate fantasy about an enchanted board game that opens a magical portal to a jungle universe. Two young children, Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce), discover the game in an abandoned home and suddenly are greeted by Alan (Robin Williams), an adult who has spent his life trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. Alan's only hope for freedom involves finishing the game, but this proves rather dangerous, as Judy, Peter, and Alan find themselves

PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Comedy

Directed By: Joe Johnston

In Theaters: Dec 15, 1995 Wide

On DVD: Jan 25, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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Cast

Robin Williams
Alan Parrish
Bonnie Hunt
Sarah Whittle
Kirsten Dunst
Judy Shepherd
Bradley Pierce
Peter Shepherd
Bebe Neuwirth
Aunt Nora
Jonathan Hyde
Van Pelt/Sam Parrish
Gillian Barber
Mrs. Thomas
Lloyd Berry
Bum
Patricia Clarkson
Carol Parrish
Robin Driscoll
Paramedic
David Alan Grier
Carl Bentley
James Handy
Exterminator
Adam Hann-Byrd
Young Alan
Darryl Henriques
Gun Salesman
Malcolm Stewart
Jim Shepherd
Peter Bryant
Paramedic
Laura Bell Bundy
Michael Pierce
David Hyde Pierce

Critic Reviews for Jumanji

All Critics (47) | Top Critics (13) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (17) | DVD (20)

A gloomy special-effects extravaganza filled with grotesque images, generating fear and despair.

January 1, 2000 Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Critic

Some thrills, but may be too much for little ones.

December 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media

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Charles Cassady

Common Sense Media

Among the rare vibrant screen treatments that can be enjoyed by those both big and small.

November 30, 2005 Full Review Source: Now Playing Magazine

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Brent Simon

Now Playing Magazine Source: Now Playing Magazine

When viewed in light of today's modern CGI mechanics, Jumanji is visually weak and incredibly dated.

November 30, 2005 Full Review Source: DVD Verdict

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Bill Gibron

DVD Verdict

Like the rest of Johnston's oeuvre, Jumanji puts vivid characters through paces that will quicken any child's pulse.

November 23, 2005 Comment

Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews Source: Groucho Reviews

This smart, scary film, is still a favorite to dust off and take from the "vhs" bin

April 13, 2005 Comment

Emily Blunt

Blunt Review

All the effects in the world can't disguise the thin plot.

December 8, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

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Jumanji suffers badly because of its script. But it's got heart, and thats what keeps it on it's feet. Well, for a short while anyway. It's vastly over rated.

November 1, 2011

Michael Miller

Super Reviewer

The is the story of a bunch of people caught up in a wild and frenetic game of life or death after they start messing around with a board game that literally brings a fantastic jungle world to life, with nothing but chaos and mayhem ensuing. Oh sure, there are attempts at trying to throw in serious issues like family

April 16, 2007

Chris Weber

Super Reviewer

Jumanji Quotes

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1. Alan Parrish: Run! IT'S A STAMPEDE!
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