Jumanji (1995)

All Critics (47) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (19) | Rotten (17) | DVD (20)

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

January 1, 2000 Full Review | Comments (3)

Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Top Critic

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

December 15, 2010 Full Review | Comments (2)

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

Brent Simon

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 | Comments (19)

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

Peter Canavese

Groucho Reviews

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

April 13, 2005

Emily Blunt

Blunt Review

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

December 8, 2004 Full Review | Comments (3)

Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

• 1. Alan Parrish: I've seen things you've only seen in your nightmares. Things you can't even imagine; things you can't even see. There are things that haunt you in the night; then something screams, and you hope to god you will not meet the same fate. Afraid? You don't even know what afraid is.
  – Submitted by Andrew K (46 days ago)
• 1. Alan Parrish: Did someone roll a five or an eight?
  – Submitted by Baurushan J (2 months ago)
• 1. Van Pelt/Sam Parrish: Any last words?
  2. Alan Parrish: Jumanji.
  3. Van Pelt/Sam Parrish: What?
  4. Alan Parrish: Jumanji.
  – Submitted by Baurushan J (2 months ago)
• 1. Alan Parrish: Whatever it is, you face it like a man.
  – Submitted by Baurushan J (2 months ago)
• 1. Alan Parrish: So you tried to cheat did you?
  – Submitted by Baurushan J (2 months ago)
• 1. Peter Shepherd: This will not be an easy mission - monkeys slow the expedition.
  – Submitted by Neal B (10 months ago)