The Jungle Book

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The Jungle Book

PG

2016

1h 45m

Kids & Family

Adventure

Action

Fantasy

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Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

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Critics Consensus

As lovely to behold as it is engrossing to watch, The Jungle Book is the rare remake that actually improves upon its predecessors -- all while setting a new standard for CGI.

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Angie Han

Slashfilm

06/14/2017

8/10

A must-see spectacle.

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Claudia Puig

The Asahi Shimbun GLOBE (Japan)

12/19/2016

3.5/4

It's the very rare remake that's actually better than the original. The Jungle Book is that rarity. [Full review in Japanese]

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Dwight Brown

National Newspaper Publishers Association

11/08/2016

Debates will rage about this kids pic's place in film history. Is it the best, or one of the best? That's the kind of a conversation that will thrill the team behind The Jungle Book.

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Rachel Wagner

rachelsreviews.net

10/27/2023

B+

But for a visual experience and for something new I definitely recommend seeing Jungle Book. I think you will really enjoy it.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

09/22/2023

... offers far more than the bare necessities as it combines Kipling's stories and Walt Disney's 1967 animated musical adaptation for a marvelous new version of the classic story of a boy quite literally raised by wolves.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

09/04/2023

3/5

Ferocity steps ahead of frolic and you might ask yourself how you feel about that when you watch "The Jungle Book."

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11/29/2024

One of my favorites come to life amazing scenery!

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Daniel S.

@Sonicscrewdriver17 2d

This is better than the original. Pure comedy gold, thx to Bill Murray

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Rhea D

@RheaxXx 6d

Obviously nothing beats the original, some things in this movie wasn't the same as the original which is the disappointment for me. If you're gonna make a movie and use the title then make it the same as the original. Why change things in a movie when it's written down for you in black and white, all you needed to do was copy. Songs need to be longer, more pull on heart strings and needs better voice actors but still enjoyed it. The original has the heart for me, same as Lion King.

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Nick S

@DinnerRoll6n6s6 Jan 11

This is the only movie remake I've seen where it was better than the original. I wasn't a fan of the original movie, and the creators of this movie seemed to take everything I didn't like about the 1960's version and fix it!

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Romas M

@Romas Nov 12

Greetings from Lithuania. "The Jungle Book" (2016) is definitely the most visually stunning movie I've seen in a while, very long while back in 2016. The story is simple yet good, script is very good, but the true star of this movie was in its craftsmanship. What a feast for the eyes! Can't believe it was shoot at the studio, not in the jungle. Back in 2012 we were stunned by the tiger in "Life of Pi" - the jaw dropping creation of special effects team. In "The Jungle Book" you will see the same level special effects in almost every scene - these animal are as stunningly real as it gets. This is by far the best looking film of 2016. If this one won't win Oscar for best special effects, where won't be justice. Jon Favreau's direction is superb - at running time 1 h 40 min. this movie never drags and is a joy for all its running time. Voice performances were absolutely top notch by single everyone of them, especially by Bill Murray who kills it as Baloo. Overall, "The Jungle Book" is by far one of the best entertainments of 2016 so far. So many disappointing big summer movies, but leave it to Jon Favreau and special effects wizards to create something marvelous, what "The Jungle Book" truly is.

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thiago s

@Thiagostone Oct 27

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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Synopsis

Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli (Neel Sethi) must leave the only home he's ever known when the fearsome tiger Shere Khan (Idris Elba) unleashes his mighty roar. Guided by a no-nonsense panther (Ben Kingsley) and a free-spirited bear (Bill Murray), the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and adventure.

Director: Jon Favreau
Producer: Jon Favreau, Brigham Taylor
Screenwriter: Justin Marks
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Walt Disney Pictures, Fairview Entertainment
Rating: PG (Some Sequences of Scary Action|Peril)
Genre: Kids & Family, Adventure, Action, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 15, 2016, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 23, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $364.0M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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