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The Jungle Book
Positive Reviews
298
Negative reviews
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Average Rating
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4.5
Its a simple but heartwarming story that never flatlines and never insults its audience by dumbing itself down.
Keith & the Movies
2.0
The Jungle Book renders its entire animal cast digitally, including the ones that dont speak.
Av Club
2.0
Its jungle is a complete simulacrum: Everything from the birds to the leaves is artificial, which means that nothing can ever stand out as unreal.
Av Club
3.0
My only beef with the film and its a minor one is that it felt the need to be too faithful to its Disney predecessor.
EW
5.0
It was made with the latest in movie making technology but has the ethical values and wide net storytelling sensibility of an Old Hollywood classic.
Rogerebert
4.0
Visually stunning and expertly acted, this retelling of a classic pays tribute to the original adventure while erasing the insensitivity of parts of D ..
Common Sense Media
1.5
Matt Reeves Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, while often gripping for its tense action sequences, couldnt wrestle free of its B movie trappings.
Indie Wire
4.5
Its here that the familiar plot beats from Disneys first Jungle Book outing kick in, and Mowgli joins forces with an ingratiatingly lazy bear, Baloo ( ..
Variety
4.5
The Jungle Book is a technical wonder that captures the power of imagination in one thrilling, awe inspiring tale.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Whats more, despite the bared fangs and extended claws that dominate much of the action, only one character dies (to be fair, a beloved one), and even ..
Austin Chronicle
4.0
Halfway through, youre thinking: the only thing missing here is the songs.
Time Out
4.0
Facebook Twitter Pinterest The Jungle Book: the trailer video Well, no point really other than simply to create a terrifically enjoyable piece of old ..
The Guardian
4.0
It all adds up to a hugely likable romp which respects the legacies of both Rudyard Kipling and the House of Mouse, and gives modern audiences ample r ..
The Guardian
2.5
What works about this Jungle Bookthe tactfully embedded moral lessons, the humor, and a lushly animated childs fantasy of the jungleare uniformly an i ..
4.4
The beloved 1967 Disney cartoon classic The Jungle Book takes on a dazzling live action ish life in Jon Favreaus adaptation, a visual wonderment of co ..
3.0
But everyone is dwarfed by what Favreau has accomplished on a technical level.
Collider
4.5
The film doesnt really consider if Mowgli upsets the natural order of things or if theres a way to establish equilibrium between men and the animals o ..
Collider
4.0
Photo: Disney The new Disney version of Rudyard Kiplings The Jungle Book is what this franchise tentpole universe theme park factory does best.The fil ..
Vulture
3.5
The Jungle Book: Film Review Jon Favreau directs the latest film rendition of the Rudyard Kipling classic with sophisticated CGI visuals and a starry ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Walt Disney Pictures beautiful and thrilling live action/CGI/3 D (whew!) adaptation of Rudyard Kiplings timeless collection of fables about man cub Mo ..
4.0
Its no surprise, given Kiplings gravity, that the 2016 movie sticks close to the first film in its boyish bounce and sunny vibe.
The New York Times
4.0
Wards sentiment, combined with Favreaus voracious appetite for being at the forefront of an evolving cinematic landscape, mostly explains the heart of ..
Paste Magazine
4.3
Disneys return to the story of The Jungle Book might feel bigger and look better than anything thats come before, but at its core is a very human tale ..
IGN
4.0
The film could have easily passed muster as a dry technical showcase, but Favreau gives it real analogue earth under the fingernails charm.
Telegraph
4.0
Though the boy Mowgli tries his hardest to be as fast and agile as a wolf cub, the films opening chase sequence shows this is simply not happening.
5.0
This may be Favreaus best achievement taking a beloved film guided by Walt Disney himself and crafting something distinct and memorable.
San Francisco Chronicle
4.5
Favreau has shown that he can make CGI look beautiful and real instead of fake and stiff.
The Young Folks
3.0
The result is one of the most visually sumptuous blockbusters this side of Avatar.
3.5
If youve seen Disneys great animated movie from 1967, you know what the story is here though this live action version of the classic tale has a splash ..
Cinema Blend
3.0
Its too scary for little kids, not sophisticated enough for adults; noisy when it should be nice, savage when it should be sweet.
Ny Daily News
4.5
Advertising The Jungle Book is magnificent honoring its literary and animated roots with thrilling action, groundbreaking effects, and heart warming d ..
Screen Rant
4.4
Adults are going to appreciate that achievement, but it does pose a few problems.
The Globe And Mail
3.8
The reason to go see Favreaus The Jungle Book, instead of just watching the animated one with your cubs, is how gorgeous the jungle looks.
Philly
4.0
More than anything, the intricate landscaping, masterful camerawork and environment (actually filmed in Downtown Los Angeles) create a delightfully im ..
4.0
This stunning Disney live action and CGI feature in 3 D is an adventure story that keeps us on the edge of our seats.
Spirituality And Practice
3.0
A pretty conventional if consistently engaging boys adventure story a breathtaking visual feast.
One Guys Opinion
4.5
If only all blockbusters could be this exciting, engrossing, and beautiful.
Village Voice
4.4
This is top drawer childrens entertainment, smart and challenging, sentimental and sweet.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
The good vs. evil, life and death story, as written by Justin Marks keeps things grounded as an exciting but conventional adventure story.
Sover
3.8
Parts of The Jungle Book are intense and Shere Khan is anything but loveable.
ReelViews
3.0
10 1 7 / 10 Disney has returned to Rudyard Kiplings The Jungle Book a few times.
Blu Ray
4.4
The finale, as Mowgli runs through the jungle with the red flower, is truly dazzling, and it will make you forget that the movie is largely computer g ..
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.8
This is the animated film re filtered through the Rudyard Kipling stories that inspired both.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Adapting the Rudyard Kipling book while maintaining some of the lighter aspects of Disneys 1967 animation, screenwriter Justin Marks (Street Fighter: ..
2.5
Despite an overwhelmingly action packed third act, Zathura is generally a fast paced and energetic family film thats sure to appeal to both children a ..
Reel Film Reviews
4.0
What makes a good war film.Certainly not the messiness of modern war, a series of airless skirmishes fought in tight streets amid dust and whispers, b ..
The Times
2.0
This new film is live action, but a majority of it is 3D computer animation, blended seamlessly with 3D live action.The result is an unusual blend lif ..
Lariat
2.0
The animals seem to have weight and mass, and their faces can express every human emotion.With a screenplay that actually added dimension to the famil ..
Eric Ds Nider
3.8
Jon Favreaus delightful and funny take on Rudyard Kiplings tale of a boy raised by wolves is a winner.
News Review
4.5
The film is almost real and the only thing that makes you aware that this isnt real animals is the fact that they talk.
indiaglitz
4.0
Happily, Favreau toes that line and creates an incredible looking film that brings something new to an old story.
Radio Times
4.0
Thats not to say its not for kids (it features talking animals interacting with a boy protagonist, after all, along with plenty of lighter and sometim ..
Screen It
5.0
As it turns out, the latest attempt to bring Rudyard Kiplings Mowgli to the screen is a triumph a painstakingly crafted digital 3D movie whose astonis ..
Independent
4.4
Favreau earns giggles and sniffles through the warm humor he brings to the story.
Rolling Stone
3.5
This Book might lack the post vaudeville razzamatazz of its predecessor, but director Jon Favreau and a team of effects wizards plunge us into one of ..
The Wrap
3.8
Most crucially, the movie ends with a narrative cop out that robs Kiplings story of its emotional power and hard won wisdom.
News Day
2.0
The computer generated effects are extraordinary; the jungle and its menagerie of beasts and critters looks positively lifelike.
Cs Monitor
4.0
Like Kenneth Branaghs Cinderella, The Jungle Book manages to take an old story, presented in a traditional, earnest way, and still make it feel fresh ..
Film Journal
3.8
Director Jon Favreau almost completely ignores the dire recent trends in kids movies toilet humor, needlessly frenetic pacing, smarmy contemporary ref ..
New York Post
3.5
Capitalising on the advances in visual effects and motion capture technology, Favreau conjures up a wondrous spectacle anchored around relatable human ..
Hindustan Times
4.0
The tone may be different and it may be edgier, but at heart The Jungle Book is still an adventure and a coming of age tale.
Hindustan Times
4.4
But director Jon Favreaus film more than justifies the effort, and The Jungle Book should stand as a landmark in special effects advancement.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
5.0
Jon Favreaus imagining of Rudyard Kiplings classic tale is a thrilling, atmospheric adventure.
Az Central
3.5
The film itself is technically innovative while also being thoroughly, satisfyingly traditional.
Smh
4.0
In fact, the most genuinely astonishing thing on screen may just be the last line in the credits.
Npr
5.0
The Jungle Book has only one human, but it will delight many more.
Npr
4.4
It is a banquet of storytelling delicacy, exciting light drama, athletic action and computer generated imagery that is more hyper real than real.
Star Tribune
4.5
This is a sheer delight for kids and adults alike, a rare family film that is actually suitable for the whole family.
3.8
But for all but the most timid of moviegoers, this live action revival of The Jungle Book serves cherished memories, while offering much more than jus ..
Toronto Star
3.8
Its an impressive sonic experience and one you will want to turn up loud.
Q Network
3.0
Animation buffs or keen eyed small children may note the films similarity to the rather good South African cartoon Khumba from 2013, but even die hard ..
Daily Mail
5.0
The combination of live action and computer generated imagery works an absolute treat, and director Jon Favreau (whose eclectic CV includes Iron Man a ..
Daily Mail
4.0
Most importantly of all, however, Favreau and screenwriter Justin Marks have ensured all this style doesnt come at the expense of substance.
Flim List
3.5
The coming of age story is basically every single story ever told.
Film Inquiry
3.0
Its fairly rare that a narrative comes across as mediocre, with the movie managing to be as thrilling and wondrous as this one.
Flickering Myth
4.0
Whether that dense and serious beauty will ever be captured on film, I have no idea, but its a far cry from the airy adventures that Disney has meted ..
New Yorker
4.0
Yet somehow this Jungle Book works, because Favreau has both a sense of humor and a sense of spectacle.
Time
2.0
Thirty years from now, people who saw Disneys latest version of The Jungle Book as children are going to feel shivers up their spines when they hear E ..
Boston Herald
4.5
The destruction wrought by an angry giant monkey is worth a King Kong.
The New Indian Express
4.0
Forget about your worries and your strife and enjoy this beguiling tale of family, friendship and an incredible journey of self discovery.
Express
2.0
Still, for pure spectacle alone this film is well worth the ticket price.
The Film Stage
3.8
Maybe its the Blanche in me who prefers magic to realism in certain types of fairy tales, but I have a hard time loving any movie dominated by ultra c ..
Chicago Tribune
3.8
The movie seems unimaginably lush except that all of it has been imagined, and designed, coded, and color corrected for your deepest pleasure.
Boston Globe
4.0
Despite all its computer generated effects, this Jungle Book feels more real and more frightening than its best known predecessor (for the purposes of ..
Uproxx
4.0
Disney Shocked!.This is how I felt while watching Jon Favreaus The Jungle Book.
Uproxx
4.0
This is a sheer delight for kids and adults alike, a rare family film that is actually suitable for the whole family.
Flickfilosopher
4.0
This is a gorgeous, sweeping entertainment that combines the epic a rain whipped ascent through muddy hills is particularly awe inspiring with the int ..
The Irish Times
5.0
Its a terrific piece of entertainment that I daresay would please Walt Disney himself.
Blogs Indie Wire
2.5
The latest in Disneys highly lucrative series of live action remakes of its animated classics, The Jungle Book is a fairly faithful retelling of its s ..
Las Vegas Weekly
4.0
But at every step, the director Jon Favreau and the screenwriter Justin Marks have enriched the narrative, deepened the themes, and ratcheted the tens ..
The Atlantic
5.0
Jungle Book is a fantastic adaptation of animated classic A dazzling menagerie of visual splendor, charming characters and a ton of heart, The Jungle ..
Lyles Movie Files
4.0
I cannot recommend a theatrical screening of The Jungle Book enough.Favreau, who a decade ago was stanning for practical effects in Zathura, has creat ..
Birth Movies Death
4.5
The most remarkable achievement is the technical breakthrough in rendering anthropomorphism.
Deccan Chronicle
4.5
Disney took great liberties with Kiplings version to produce a fun childrens cartoon with cutesy animals.
Deccan Chronicle
4.0
The villains shoot out tendrils of humour that all but curl round your limbs and tug you closer to the screen.
Standard
2.5
I cant imagine an adult with an average IQ being able to sit still through this for almost two hours.While the special effects are spectacular, in the ..
Tony Medley
3.8
Just glorious entertainment the whole family is virtually guaranteed to enjoy.
Movie Freak
3.0
This thoughtful, considered live action remake of Disneys 1967 animated classic nails the spirit of the original and gives it a fresh update for moder ..
Detroit News
4.0
The Jungle Book is entertaining and satisfying that some of the best family films can be.
4.5
Its here that the familiar plot beats from Disneys first Jungle Book outing kick in, and Mowgli joins forces with an ingratiatingly lazy bear, Baloo ( ..
Variety
3.8
But Jon Favreaus live action/CGI spectacle turns out to be a mighty impressive adventure film for kids that accumulates substantial reasons to justify ..
Groucho Reviews
4.5
But its not all a horror movie theres a lot of fun to be had, mainly courtesy of Baloo voiced by Bill Murray.
Firstpost
3.5
The Jungle Book works as both a fine stand alone piece of action fantasy as well as a worthwhile companion to its animated predecessor.
Forbes
4.0
The Jungle Book is a remarkable film achievement.Its visually breathtaking, emotionally thrilling, and the instant frontrunner for the Academy Award f ..
Forbes
3.0
Most viewers will heartily agree once they lay eyes on the astonishing visual spectacle mounted by The Jungle Book.
Herald Sun
4.5
Director Jon Favreaus retelling of Rudyard Kiplings beloved book is a soaring, adrenaline charged ride.
Tumblr
3.0
And given the majesty that Jon Favreau manages in The Jungle Book, its a perfect introduction to a vivid world.
Consequence Of Sound
4.0
The story itself is as feral as Mowgli, telling a primeval tale of survival against the odds.
Hey U Guys
2.0
The animators behind all these animals deserve equal credit for the appeal of Baloo and other jungle denizens, all of whom move with weight and effort ..
The Play List
3.1
But if the latter rewarded our cynical rubbernecking, Favreau transcended it.
Film Freak Central
4.0
The most scintillating character is the jungle itself a massive set enhanced by fabulous visual effects that throbs with beauty, risk, danger and grac ..
Scroll
3.0
Near seamless in its reproduction of the mythical Indian jungle of Rudyard Kiplings 19th century stories on Hollywood sound stages and hard drives, Di ..
The Age
4.5
For everyone else, this is is an imaginative and entertaining retelling of characters first presented by Rudyard Kipling in 1894.
Maki At The Movies
3.5
The paradox, of course, is that they essentially are in a completely animated film, even though it doesnt look that way.
4.0
Disneys return to the jungle is lovingly executed, emotional and exciting, with eye boggling effects and fully engaged voice work. Bears and original ..
Games Radar
2.0
After two outdated live action and one beloved animated versions, director Jon Favreau crafts a marvelous hybrid, practically a one boy show with CGI ..
Tamp A Bay
4.0
Its the same with Iron Man director Jon Favreaus version of The Jungle Book.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
4.0
The Jungle Book is one of those rare beasts; a loving update to an enduring tale that actually works.
Star Burst Magazine
4.0
Jon Favreau brings Rudyard Kiplings classic tale crashing into the 21st century.The result is astonishing.
Lw Lies
4.0
And dont even get me started on The Futterwacken, the nightmarish dance finale of Burtons Alice in Wonderland.
Nz Herald
4.5
Like me, you might get to enjoy this remarkable film peacefully on your own.
Nz Herald
3.1
Although its stumbles are odd and baffling, The Jungle Book approaches greatness often enough to be worthwhile.
Kansas City
4.0
Overall, this is a visual feast with a heart of gold.The Jungle Book is not to be missed.
Digital Spy
3.8
Though The Jungle Book largely was shot in a Los Angeles warehouse, it seriously looks like a beautiful journey through the Indian jungle. Every leaf ..
Red Eye Chicago
4.5
It has a perfect blend of suspense and emotional drama added with some extraordinary 3D elements that make The Jungle Book, a trip to remember.
BehindWoods
3.8
With its combination of state of the art technology and old school charm, The Jungle Book should thrill children and adults alike.
Stl Today
3.5
Im not convinced remaking The Jungle Book was absolutely necessary, but Disneys latest navel gazing foray into its own archives delivers everything it ..
The Stranger
3.0
Fun for the whole family is no tired cliche when it comes to this action and joy filled two hours of cinematic entertainment.
Cleve Land
3.0
So hes just your run of the mill deranged, fun loving, monstrous ape with a song in his heart.
Screen Crush
4.0
And its not just the tunes.Director Jon Favreau knows that remakes of film classics can be as unappealing as last weeks leftovers and in this new Disn ..
Ft
3.0
You may be asking yourselves if theres a compelling reason for another Jungle Book movie, given the winning and definitive nature of Disneys 1967 anim ..
Independent Ie
4.0
But it also succeeds in the storytelling department, serving up a funny, thrilling and endearing script in the process.
Independent Ie
4.0
Emotionally it is blunt, baddies are very bad, but it is a worthy story told solidly, and with good performances.A nice film.
Independent Ie
3.0
Using remarkably photorealistic animation, this remake of the 1967 Disney classic is warm and enjoyable, with a few moments of suspense for the kids i ..
Contact Music
4.5
Favreaus film, virtually entirely CGI save for a human child lead, is a serviceable mix of action, computer provided visual splendor, Disney approved ..
Ar Kansas Online
3.5
In conceptual design, the film is a purposeful fusion of stunningly realistic CG animal creations and a vividly artificial animated environment, a see ..
Film Racket
3.8
Obviously 1967s animated The Jungle Book is the main inspiration for this Disney extravaganza, but its creative forebearer is actually 1942s Bambi.
Larsen On Film
3.5
Image: Disney The 1967 animated The Jungle Book wasfor no specific reason I can discernthe only Disney movie allowed in our home when my little brothe ..
Christianity Today
3.0
Technically this is a very impressive film.The CGI creatures are superbly rendered and have real weight to them.
The Arts Desk
4.0
Yet this latest version makes the 1967 animated classic look like kid stuffsweet and lovely stuff, fondly remembered for its pretty pastel drawings, i ..
Wsj
4.0
Yes, The Jungle Book is a lot of VFX sheen, yet there is much in the way of dramatic stakes and heart that gives than sheen life.
Matts Movie Reviews
4.0
Watching this movie in IMAX 3D is almost like reliving the action.
FilmFare
3.0
But it is going to dazzle you with its combination of jaw dropping visual effects and rich characterizations.
Patriot Ledger
4.4
Where this Jungle Book really soars is the computer animation of the animals and their jungle surroundings... That visual splendor ultimately puts thi ..
Sltrib
4.0
Reimagining an Animated Classic The Jungle Book is the latest entry in Disneys ongoing series of live action reboots of its own animated classics, fol ..
Film
4.5
But unlike Kenneth Branaghs Cinderella, which merely gave human faces to an old fashioned fairy tale, Jon Favreaus 3D update of The Jungle Book turns ..
Scmp
3.8
A beautiful film featuring imagery that one could easily describe as lifelike and remarkable in its detail, coloring, shades and physicality.
4.5
The movie wouldnt work without its star (and only non CGI actor) Neel Sethi.
Ign
4.4
Thanks to director Jon Favreaus visionary guidance and some of the most impressive blends of live action and CGI weve yet seen, The Jungle Book is a b ..
Chicago Sun Times
3.5
Screenwriter Justin Marks kicks up the action/adventure elements which do provide some thrills on a palpable level.
Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Neel Sethi made (Mowgli) feel so natural that belief was instantly suspended... even Bill Murrays Baloo couldnt upstage Mowgli not for a lack of tryin ..
Movie Crypt
3.5
The Jungle Book is a truly cinematic experience; melding cutting edge technology with good old fashioned storytelling.
Movie Web
3.0
Accordingly, Favreaus 2016 high tech update is just that a spectacular special effects showcase that doesnt quite have the narrative ingenuity to meri ..
Cinemix Tape
3.5
An ageing Disney property, a Spielberg style suspense thriller and another try at a movie about military drones prove that theres no such thing as a s ..
Straits Times
4.0
Jon Favreau has turned a delightful 50 year old disney toon into a live action visual marvel of CGI that merges technology with heart and soul.
Dead Line
3.0
Whatever cynicism birthed them gets stamped down by the good vibes.
Metro New York
4.0
Director Jon Favreau expertly navigates the line between reverence and reinvention, making this the best Disney live action adaptation yet.
One Room With A View
4.0
Favreau and Marks chose to embrace the myth of Kipling while leaving room for what people loved most about the animated classic.
Solzy At The Movies
5.0
Jon Favreaus wowie pazzowie, eye popping Jungle Book is an exhilarating motion picture experience that kerplops us into a Campbellian adventure in the ..
Daily Herald
5.0
Favreau gives us a movie that perfectly straddles the lines between kiddie fun, heartwarming Disney loveliness and actual animals are quite scary aren ..
The Shiz Nit
4.4
Walt Disneys live action take on Rudyard Kiplings beloved classic so equal parts awe inspiring visuals and compelling storytelling procedures.
Awards Circuit
3.8
Any movie that can involuntarily bring you out of your seat has to be good.
Mercury News
4.5
The Jungle Book isnt just a good movie, but a great one, and you wont want to leave the world Favreau built even long after the credits finish rolling ..
Polygon
4.0
Just watch Favreaus family friendly fable, a blend of old school storytelling charm and new school animation techniques, and youve got your answer.
No La
3.0
The physicality of this Jungle Book is its single greatest asset.
The Verge
3.0
stumbles because the people involved arent willing to fully commit to either making a near shot for shot remake or going in a completely different dir ..
Movie Mezzanine
4.0
Iron Man director Jon Favreaus gets things off to a thrilling start as 10 year old Mowgli (impishly charming newcomer Neel Sethi) hurtles and swings t ..
What So
3.0
A beautifully crafted film from Favreau, with the storybook coming to life and practically jumping off the screen.
Bowling Green Daily News
4.5
The update is a delightful movie, sweet and fun and thrilling in turns.
Lainey Gossip
4.5
The rest of The Jungle Book is a pure delight, however: strong and confident, making a fine companion piece to the Disney animated film and a treat fo ..
Scifi Movie Page
3.8
Is it visually believable.Yes to the point where you might find yourself brushing away flies, like those water buffalo and often thrilling, too.
Seattle Times
5.0
The story is a classic and familiar one, but the ability the movie has to submerge its audience in both the visuals and story is a remarkable accompli ..
The Mary Sue
4.5
The Jungle Book manages to take an old story, presented in a traditional, earnest way, and still make it feel fresh and exciting.
Film Journal International ..
3.8
In much the same manner as Kenneth Branaghs enchanting Cinderella last year, director Jon Favreau and scripter Justin Marks have crafted a film that m ..
Clclt
4.5
I can see it inspiring kids (as well as adults) to pore over Kiplings timeless tales.Passion for storytelling and a true sense of adventure are inject ..
Fresh Fiction
3.5
The live action re imagining of The Jungle Book is achieved brilliantly.
India Today
4.0
Its hard to imagine a film that can do justice to Kiplings story better than Favreaus The Jungle Book has done.
2.5
Theres a new Gutbusters with Melissa McCarthy.I mean, Ghostbusters.
Tony Mack
3.5
The performance is vocally entertaining, but visually lack luster.
Black Girl Nerds
2.0
The latest incarnation of The Jungle Book is an attempt to sew together two very different types of movies, and the fit isnt always the snuggest one.O ..
New Republic
3.8
(Last seen as a Cape buffalo in Zootopia, he returns as a sea lion in this summers Finding Dory.
National Post
4.0
The Jungle Book is great family entertainment.Director Jon Favreau sure doesnt monkey around: The pacing is sure footed, Mowglis big faceoff against S ..
People
4.0
Boasting stunning photorealistic CGI far outstripping Ang Lees Life of Pi, with its solitary tiger the 3 D visual effects are nothing short of incredi ..
The National
4.0
Aided by his CGI wizards and some terrific editing, the man behind Iron Man has pulled off another matinee style crowd pleaser with breathtaking clari ..
Sky
4.0
The nostalgia is not lost in this adaptation, but for me it was enhanced.If you see it in 3D like I did, dont look for any of the characters to jump o ..
Blacknerd Problems
3.5
Neither fully a musical nor a motion picture without songs, its not quite a remake and not exactly original.
New States Man
4.0
The CGI is the main attraction, but Favreau never once lets the emotions or story take a backseat, thanks to the great casting.Sethi gives us childlik ..
The New Paper
4.0
Yet adults seem to be really enjoying the amazing special effects and big adventure.
Review Express
2.5
The Jungle Book movie trailer The man cub Mowgli flees the jungle after a threat from the tiger Shere Khan.
Tri City Herald
4.5
Favreau frequently directs passion projects, and that is clearly conveyed on the screen.
Trespass Mag
4.0
WHY would anyone think they could improve The Jungle Book.The old school art of voice casting that makes this astonishing spectacle really sing.
Daily Star
3.5
Told through the amazing use of computer generation, The Jungle Book is very faithful to the animated film that precedes it.
Media Mikes
4.5
It is a powerful adventure story with dazzling fantasy elements and a high stakes climax.
Toronto Sun
1.5
An unnecessary sequel that becomes a perfect homage to the animated classic.
3.0
Like those other movies, this one has moments of undeniable splendor, but it hasnt uncovered enough new material in the stories to really justify the ..
Fw Weekly
3.8
Its an immaculate presentation, further buoyed by John Debneys catchy score. (
Film Frenzy
3.0
It should be noted, though, that this own way may scare the hell out of young children.
Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
It gets the full action adventure treatment here, providing some thrills, though the cute animal factor and tame storyline make it more furry family f ..
Vue Weekly
4.4
Without heart, humor and a story to nudge our souls even the brightest movie magic deserves the hook.
Hollywood Into To
3.5
A dazzling, charming and utterly immersive 3 D experience, its sure to capture the imagination of moviegoers of all ages.
Us Magazine
3.0
The best part about it is not even its spectacular visuals, but the ways in which the filmmakers have intelligently and empathetically dug deeper into ..
Assignment X
1.5
It doesnt explore any deeper themes than the animated version, nor does it use the realism of its extravagantly CGId animal kingdom to enhance the fer ..
Spectrum Culture
4.0
Wonderfully told and gorgeous to look at, The Jungle Book is not only a marvellous technical achievement in filmmaking, but a commendable and surprisi ..
Cairo 360
4.4
This is a film that pays tribute to the Rudyard Kipling book while impressing contemporary viewers with how the breathtaking visuals and the strong ca ..
Johnhanlon Reviews
5.0
This incarnation of The Jungle Book manages that rarest of feats its a remake that actually lives up to its predecessor.
4.0
This film is an example of CGI done right; the jungles luscious environment feels tangible and immersive.
Film Ireland
5.0
It is expressive of the movie itself: a call back to the classic Hollywood era of storytelling with creative flourishes of modern technology.
Stream On Demand At Home
4.0
Marks tackles the adaptation with a Mad Max: Fury Road structural simplicity.
Graffiti With Punctuation
4.0
Its not an easy task, but Favreau makes it look easy, rendering his The Jungle Book adaptation alive and fun.
Toledo Blade
4.5
You wont care its been done before, because its never been done like this.
Spectator
4.0
I think this is what gives the film its own special magic, the sense of a timeless tale that stretches back to 1893 yet feels contemporary.
Honey Cutts Hollywood
4.5
Favreau has masterminded a film destined to be a classic, something moviegoers will clamor to see again and again.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
4.0
Iron Man director Jon Favreau impresses with remarkable take on Rudyard Kipling.Some critics complained that Rudyard Kipling wouldnt have recognized D ..
Metro Active
3.8
The steroidal approach is pretty scary at times, but the movie is well made and some of the voices (especially Bill Murray as Baloo) are fun.
Heral
4.0
The feeling it creates is something like entering the most lavish theme park ride ever invented.
World Wng
3.0
The visual display in this film surpasses by much what Kipling had in mind... and Disney too for that matter.
5.0
Better than wonderful.Theres more sheer WOW!!! in this adaptation of Rudyard Kiplings classic than in a dozen superhero flicks.
Saportare Port
5.0
Jon Favreaus The Jungle Book is a grand, old fashioned adventure rendered wondrous with newfangled artistry.
MLive.com
3.8
What comes before this final false note, however, is a rousing adventure unafraid of embracing its tenser moments while wearing its empathetic heart o ..
The Film File
4.4
Pulling material from both Kiplings texts and the more familiar (to modern audiences) 1967 Disney cartoon, the movie is at its best when it reproduces ..
Commercial Appeal
4.0
Favreau keeps the plot simple, allowing the characters to charm us and the visuals to wow.
Iol Co Za
3.5
With this outstanding upgrade to yet another childhood classic, Kipling still gets a writing credit, but Disney as it usually does again gets the fina ..
Parade
4.5
Stunning cinematography, a thrilling story of equal parts heartfelt emotion and terrifying villainy, and outstanding CGI visual effects make The Jungl ..
The Diva Review
3.0
Admittedly, it is a childrens movie with beautiful visual detail, but it seems that Favreau went overboard, because it adopts naturalistic charm over ..
4.4
The plot may be mostly the same as Disneys animated classic, but striking visuals and Favreaus surprisingly fluid direction make it an entirely new ex ..
Flixist
2.0
There were times during The Jungle Book when I was rooting for the tiger.
Bbc
4.5
Favreaus treatment eschews kid friendly conventions and stays clear of sweetened ingratiation.
Mid Day
2.0
And yet, the end result is strangely tentative and, dare I say it, a bit soulless.
Patrick Nabarro
4.5
Whats not There are slight pacing issues, but thats not something to lose your sleep over.
Bollywood Life
4.5
Director Jon Favreaus beautifully animated 3D production of Rudyard Kiplings classic story is the best yet. This film is sure to become another Disney ..
Movies and Shakers
3.5
DISNEYS live action reimagining of The Jungle Book might not be quite as small child friendly as the 1967 animated version, but it is still a solid fa ..
The Mercury
3.0
I havent seen the animated version in a long time, but I feel that this one is superior.The animated film is a minor work in the Disney canon.
Looking Closer
3.0
Filled with adventure, humor and heart, it is the definition of a family film, meaning it offers enough to appeal to viewers of any age.
Stardem
4.0
Debates will rage about this kids pics place in film history. Is it the best, or one of the best Thats the kind of a conversation that will thrill the ..
Dwight Brown Ink
4.3
The result is a thoroughly entertaining film full of visual wonder, and one that may even surpass the original that inspired it.
Alternative Lens
4.0
Its important for the world of The Jungle Book to feel alive but its still dreamlike enough to allow for escapism.
The Popcorn Junkie
4.0
The film captures the spirit of the lessons about human nature planted in the original book.
Enfil Me
3.0
Disney should celebrate the day they first teamed up with Jon Favreau as a national holiday.
City Beat
3.5
Disney pushes forward with its live action remakes of animated classics with The Jungle Book, a visual marvel.
Chesapeake Family
4.5
The Jungle Books greatest achievement (and its greatest irony) is that the Mowglis (Neel Sethi) wilderness home doesnt exist in a tangible sense, nor ..
Junkee
2.0
For me, technical marvel without emotional grounding is masturbatory special effect self congratulations.
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
4.0
We all love the original for the cabaret extravaganza it is, but at long last we have an adaptation of Rudyard Kiplings fantastically imaginative land ..
Gq Magazine
4.5
This new adaptation of Kiplings classic makes full use of the technological advances of the time to become a substantial and captivating film.
La Nación (Argentina)
4.4
The Jungle Book gives more than the bare necessities when it comes to the elements that make a movie special.
Fres Nobee
4.5
It is action packed, thrilling, and will have your heart pumping the entire time.
Mama's Geeky
3.1
Despite the unnecessary and unwelcome musical interludes, Favreau is able to create tension as Mowgli is continually interrupted on his journey to the ..
Reel Bob
4.0
A round film that manages to balance spectacle, humor and lots of heart.
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
4.3
Riveting special effects, amusing characters, an entertaining story and songs its just the bare necessities.
The Hollywood Outsider
4.5
The Jungle Book is a magical and immersive film, yet not without its flaws.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
1.5
The Jungle Book is not quite as inessential as last years Cinderella, but ultimately it still fails to justify its own existence.
Memphis Flyer
4.0
The looming sense of danger is enough to keep the engine of tension engaged, but if theres any flaw in this altogether spellbinding jaunt through the ..
Ex Press
4.0
Bill Murrays Baloo is the best part of the film. The end credits are amazing, It takes a little while to get things going, but when it starts, the mov ..
4.5
A visual spectacle that must be seen on 3D, plus the voice work is amazing.
Konexión
4.0
However, The Jungle Book is engaging, thrilling, dark, humorous and beautiful, making for an altogether more enjoyable experience.
Daily Record
4.4
That barely slows the breathless momentum of the breezy, exciting and intelligent adventure.
K Gun 9
3.0
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The Monitor
3.5
It does contribute to the overall sense that, for all its energy and whiz bang, this Jungle Book is an emotional sham, interested rather in marshaling ..
Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
4.0
Favreau never had to leave South California.Enlisting an army of visual effects artists, he has created a digital simulacrum of the natural world that ..
Japan Times
4.0
Despite the hollowness, its easy to roll with the beauty of The Jungle Book 2016; its well crafted entertainment, like the original.But it would have ..
Bk Mag
4.0
Favreau packs every frame with vibrant color, motion and life that its so very hard to distinguish the real from the fake.
Fox News
3.0
As sheer spectacle, The Jungle Book is an immersive, exhilarating experience.
Nc Register
4.5
Sad, isnt it It was amazing to see fully grown men and women, and not just the kids, laughing their hearts out as the story progressed.
Zee News India
3.0
Parts of the new film have a goofy, happy go lucky charm, a throwback to the Sixties version.
Ny Books
3.0
It looks absolutely stunning, frame for frame the most gloriously detailed feature length hunk of CGI craft to date.
My States Man
4.5
But just because this cast makes it look easy doesnt mean theyre screwing around.
About Boulder
4.0
To find fault in this breathtakingly beautiful epic is pure nit picking however and its fair to say that The Jungle Book is undoubtedly the best Disne ..
Ib Times
3.5
But, while the film is gorgeous, well acted and a definite crowd pleaser, I cant say much more about it. Its good but just not that memorable.
The Daily Times (Tennessee ..
3.0
Its honestly rare to see such a perfect piece of family entertainment, but I guess its not rare at all that Disney is again the studio to do it.
Zaki's Corner
3.8
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The Cinema Phile Blog
4.5
Everytime you think the movie cant surprise you more, something even more stunning happens to leave you breathless.
3.5
This story is a new look at a narrative that was already ancient when Kipling wrote 12 decades ago.
Charlotte Observer
3.8
Go see it on theatres, this is a magical experience that might get lost on your computer or tv screen.
Cinencuentro
4.5
An exceptionally beautiful film that cannot be missed on the big screen.
Excelsior
4.0
Sethis a mostly worthy Mowgli in a more than worthy retelling of a gem from the golden age of Disney Animation.
4.5
An efficient mix of tradition and technology thats good enough to make some money for Disney.
Butaca Ancha
4.4
The Jungle Book has moments of charm, laughter, and, yes, genuine menaceit may not be the best for the very youngest of Disney fans.Theres a message t ..
Baltimore Magazine
4.0
Its a true family friendly adventure thats smart and often thrilling.
Freep
4.0
If you grew up with the original animated version, dont worry; Favreaus movie cannot and will not replace it in your heart.This is a considered new it ..
Sandiego Union Tribune
4.0
The IMAX experience here is recommended as the vast jungle scenery engulfs audiences with intensity and detailed animal portrayals.
Movies With Mae
4.5
Composer John Debney offers a lush symphonic score, and the 3D work is worth the ticket price.
India Tv News
4.0
He doesnt waste any of them, gifting each thrillingly edited chase its own personality.
NME
4.0
Simply put, The Jungle Book 2016 is a real swinging time in the jungle.
Franks Reel Reviews
3.5
As if the bedrock of Kipling has been infused with the gorgeous textures of a Graeme Base illustration.
Daily Review
5.0
What director Jon Favreau has done here is dazzling and spectacular.
Ny 1
4.5
The story by itself is already atractive, but great visual spectacle and a perfect musicalization make it stick with you.
La Nación (Costa Rica)
4.4
Everything in nature wants to kill you, and this movie is a helpful reminder of that.
Dcw50
4.5
But as good as the film looks, is the story worthy of the visuals
Times Herald
3.5
They meld with their gorgeously rendered surroundings with astonishing ease.
4.4
With a sequel already in the works, Disney is confident of the films success, and it has every right to be.
News Gazette
4.5
All of these see them to believe conversant beasts definitely shine in their own compelling sequences, even if Murrays Balloo tries to steal the show ..
Blog Cleveland
4.0
Like the best of Disney, this movie triggers all of our emotions.
Cinema Clips
4.5
This marks the beginning of a new era for Disney, but probably for the whole film industry.
El Universal
4.0
Its one of the few films in which the 3D enhancement is justified. Each scene captures the essence of each animal so vividly that children in the audi ..
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
4.5
Those who saw the animated version will miss the musical numbers, yet Favreau manages to create a beautiful and balanced film.
Proceso
4.0
Its a perfect mesh of subject matter and special effects ... by and large it is a beauty to behold.
ABC Radio (Australia)
4.5
Mowgli uses human inventive ingenuity to get the honey and bear and boy form a friendship.
KW
4.3
With incredible tech on display, it would all be empty without great actors embodying the characters.
Colbybryant.com
3.5
(Disney Enterprises) The major misstep of this Jungle Book are the musical sequences, which stick out as corporate initiatives rather than organic par ..
Cbc
2.5
The better these talking beasts look, the more the film resembles a gorgeous screen saver. You admire The Jungle Book, but you cant lose yourself in i ..
Miami Herald
4.5
Even though its strange to watch incredibly realistic looking animals speak like the cartoons in Disneys original, the undeniable visual majesty of Fa ..
Deep Focus Review
3.5
A very interesting and even moving work with excellent performances.
Vanguardia (Mexico)
3.5
The film may be your average blockbuster on a storytelling level, but visually it aspires to art and painstakingly achieves it.
4.5
Very few films can be as inmersive as this one, in spite of being completely created on a computer, this crazy Jon Favreau film manages to do that and ..
Reforma
5.0
Its a fun and rollicking adventure that offers scares, laughs, tenderness and thrills.
Spin Off Comic Book Resour ..
4.5
Its fair to say the The Jungle Book fully delivers on both sides of the expectative created: It will satisfy fans of Disneys animated classic and plea ..
Cinema Movi L
3.0
Diversity rules and Donald Trumps wall favouring immigration policy drools in Jon Favreaus timely update of Rudyard Kiplings The Jungle Book.
4.5
The Jungle Book offers a vivid capture of realistic scenery and highly sophisticated CG animals.
4.5
Because thats another thing this The Jungle Book achieves: A charming revamp to the 1967s sense of humor or lack thereof.
Critical Movie Critics
4.0
A brilliant voice cast and some moments of real tension make The Jungle Book one of the must see films of 2016 so far.
Glas Gow Live
4.0
The wittily old fashioned, vibrantly colored and realism defying ending musical number is worth the price of admission alone.
The Script Lab
3.8
It sticks to the middle of the road, with a dash of danger from the novel and the jaunty feel good vibe from the 60s.
Slj
3.5
Even when the movie loses steam, it always picks up again, and if not theres always the remarkable visuals to watch and the voices of the cast to plea ..
Den Of Geek Us
4.5
Without putting humor aside, director Jon Favreau annd screenwriter Marks have rescued this classic story and renovated it in every way possible, whil ..
4.8
The Jungle Book is a refreshing cinematic experience in the rather dull world of CGI productions.
Film Gamed
5.0
As the saying goes, You can take the man out of nature, but you cant take the nature out of man..Ill just add that sometimes, you cant even take the m ..
In Style
2.5
The 3D work is absolutely marvelous, the jungle landscape appropriately immersive.
Popular Mechanics
4.0
A film for the whole family that has slapstick comedy to powerful messages.
Garuyo
5.0
Beautifully crafted and artfully acted, The Jungle Books reimagining takes the audience deep into (..) a darkly fantastic and kaleidoscopic tale of br ..
Nerdophiles
1.5
...the digital wizardry performed by the filmmakers just might have us believing that the animals are real, too...
4.5
Kiplings immortal classic gains new layers in this spectacular reinterpretation. Plus the cast of voices is simply stunning.
LaButaca.net
4.5
After youve overcome the nostalgia, youd be overwhelmed by the sheer beauty of nature that can be terrifying and serene at the same time.
Mens Xp
4.4
It looks startlingly real.Favreaus jungle is a dirty, messy, dangerous place.
Hono Lulu Agonizer
4.4
Its the very rare remake thats actually better than the original. The Jungle Book is that rarity.
4.5
This remake of the animated classic is a visual experience that you cant miss.
Reforma
4.5
Exciting, fun, impressive and beautiful is how I can summarize The Jungle Book experience.
2.5
A weird movie that wants for so much realism, including the most photorealistic CG talking animals weve ever seen, when theres nothing real about talk ..
About.com
4.5
I had a few minor issues with the movie but was blown away by the visuals and loved young Neel Sethi as Mowgli.
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