Four high-school teens stuck in detention discover an old video game they have never seen before. Deciding to play, they are transferred into the bodies of their avatars in the jungle world of Jumanji, where they learn from a previously trapped player they must complete the games quest or be trapped forever.
Dwayne Johnson (Spencer), Kevin Hart (Fridge), Jack Black (Bethany), Karen Gillan (Martha), Rhys Darby (Nigel), Bobby Cannavale (Van Pelt), Nick Jonas (Alex), Alex Wolff (Young Spencer), Ser'Darius Blain (Young Fridge), Madison Iseman (Young Bethany), Morgan Turner (Young Martha).
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is really a reboot of the franchise rather than a sequel. Instead of continuing the story, this one starts over with a new group of players and Jumanji as a video game, not a board game. Starting the game, the players are immediately pulled into the Jumanji jungle world but in this version they are deposited into the bodies of their avatars. The remainder of the film is much like the original with a quest that must be completed to exit the game, a lot of action, adventure, and some good laughs. And of course, the story finishes with the expected Happily Ever After ending.
Acting was good with Johnson being wonderfully silly throughout. Hart was enjoyable with his usual intense delivery. Black did nicely but felt like his energy was lacking a bit. Gillan was solid and added good depth. Darby, Cannavale, Jonas and the remainder of the supporting cast were solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were heavily blended with CGI and fit the film well. Action scenes and effects were good, particularly the animals. Dialogue had some nice humor along with the drama and kept the story moving along. Sound and soundtrack are both nicely done.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a good choice for family movie night engaging kids well, adults slightly less. The story is light, moves along nicely, and finishes with a smile.
With some mild crotch humor, action violence, and mild foul language, this should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 4.30.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action Comedy
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
Dwayne Johnson (Spencer), Kevin Hart (Fridge), Jack Black (Bethany), Karen Gillan (Martha), Rhys Darby (Nigel), Bobby Cannavale (Van Pelt), Nick Jonas (Alex), Alex Wolff (Young Spencer), Ser'Darius Blain (Young Fridge), Madison Iseman (Young Bethany), Morgan Turner (Young Martha).
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is really a reboot of the franchise rather than a sequel. Instead of continuing the story, this one starts over with a new group of players and Jumanji as a video game, not a board game. Starting the game, the players are immediately pulled into the Jumanji jungle world but in this version they are deposited into the bodies of their avatars. The remainder of the film is much like the original with a quest that must be completed to exit the game, a lot of action, adventure, and some good laughs. And of course, the story finishes with the expected Happily Ever After ending.
Acting was good with Johnson being wonderfully silly throughout. Hart was enjoyable with his usual intense delivery. Black did nicely but felt like his energy was lacking a bit. Gillan was solid and added good depth. Darby, Cannavale, Jonas and the remainder of the supporting cast were solid and enjoyable.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds were heavily blended with CGI and fit the film well. Action scenes and effects were good, particularly the animals. Dialogue had some nice humor along with the drama and kept the story moving along. Sound and soundtrack are both nicely done.
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a good choice for family movie night engaging kids well, adults slightly less. The story is light, moves along nicely, and finishes with a smile.
With some mild crotch humor, action violence, and mild foul language, this should be fine for preens and above.
Released: 2017
Reviewed: 4.30.18
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action Comedy
copyright ©2018 Dave Riedel
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