Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

2017

PG-13

1h 59m

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6.8/10

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Four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they’ve never heard of. When they decide to play, they are immediately sucked into the jungle world of Jumanji in the bodies of their avatars. They’ll have to complete the adventure of their lives filled with fun, thrills and danger or be stuck in the game forever!

Directors

Jake Kasdan

Writers

Jim Strain(original film writer by)

Greg Taylor(original film writer by)

Jonathan Hensleigh(original film writer by)

Stars

Dwayne Johnson

Kevin Hart

Jack Black

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Dwayne Johnson

Dr. Smolder Bravestone

Kevin Hart

Franklin 'Mouse' Finbar

Jack Black

Professor Sheldon 'Shelly' Oberon

Ruby Roundhouse

Nigel Billingsley

Van Pelt

Jefferson 'Seaplane' McDonough

Alex Wolff

Spencer Gilpin

Ser'Darius Blain

Anthony 'Fridge' Johnson

Bethany Walker

Martha Kaply

Jogger

Gamer

Spencer's Mom

Fridge's Mom

Girl in Car

Natasha Charles Parker

Bethany's Mom

Kat Altman

Lucinda

Directors

Jake Kasdan

Writers

Jim Strain(original film writer by)

Greg Taylor(original film writer by)

Jonathan Hensleigh(original film writer by)

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7/10

**The 90's Game is back and got even more adventurous !!** When four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji -Jumanji plays you. They'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they'll be stuck in the game forever. In the age of Hollywood's obsession with franchise-building and reboots, the idea for a sequel to 1995's 'Jumanji' came across as another eye-roll worthy project. However, the combination of charming actors Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillian and Kevin Hart, made it evident that this would wind up either being a complete trainwreck, or total mindless fun. Fortunately, 'Welcome to the Jungle' falls solidly into the latter category. The chemistry between the lead cast is evident and the script makes the most of this by giving each actor moments to shine and showcase their skills while they clearly enjoy playing their characters. Johnson's younger persona Spencer is a nerdy guy who has lived a sheltered life and is afraid of the world. When he enters the game he takes on the avatar of a hunk with no discernible physical weakness. Johnson has fun with this switch of persona and watching him go back and forth doesn't get old. The same goes for Jack Black who plays a self-absorbed, social media addicted teenage girl Bethany. Her switch into Black's trademark rotund shape is the most extreme and ends up being hilarious. While Black and Johnson are engaging as they are completely cast against their typical selves, Gillian and Hart aren't too far behind playing an awkward, insecure but intelligent girl, and an all-star jock boy trapped in a less-than-stellar body respectively. This entire body-switch premise works on slapstick humour that's not crass and moves quickly with ample action to ensure that the 2-hour runtime doesn't feel bulky at any point. Granted there's a villain problem with Bobby Cannavale's Van Pelt being as one-dimensional as they come. It's conveniently explained away as this is all a video game, and the same rules apply for its lack of depth. _Overall_, 'Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle' ends up being a fun, holiday film that will keep you entertained enough to make it worth your time and money.

amanshroff15 Jan, 2018