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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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33

Average Rating: 5.7/10
Critic Reviews: 6
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 4

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Average Rating: 3.2/5
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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

Jan 25, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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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 | Comment (1)
Chicago Sun-Times
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Some thrills, but may be too much for little ones.

December 15, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
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 | Comment

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 | Comments (11)
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

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

April 13, 2005 Comment
Blunt Review

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

December 8, 2004 Full Review Source: TheMovieReport.com | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Jumanji

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 M.
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
cosmo313
Chris Weber

Super Reviewer

    1. Alan Parrish: Run! IT'S A STAMPEDE!
    – Submitted by Andrew B (2 months ago)

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