The Jungle Book (2016)

PG
2016
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106 mins
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Disney gives director Jon Favreau (Iron Man) the keys to Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale. His live-action/CGI hybrid adaptation follows... More

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The Jungle Book (2016) | Ratings & Reviews

"Once again, Iron Man director Jon Favreau has magically pulled out another incredibly fun blockbuster from behind Disney’s circular ear. While it tips its hat to the 1967 animated film, this fantastical retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale moves to its own vibrant drum beat with a visual razzle dazzle that takes the tiger from Life of Pi and multiplies it by a whole jungle."

Flicks, Liam MagurenFlicks

"Maintaining the buoyant heartbeat beneath all the digital flash, Favreau never loses sight of the fact that he’s making an adventure story for children."

VarietyVariety

"Disney's return to the jungle is lovingly executed, emotional and exciting, with eye-boggling effects and fully engaged voice-work. Bears and original Book-lovers can rest at ease."

Total FilmTotal Film

"Forget about your worries - this is the jungle VIP. A winner."

Time OutTime Out

"A sincere and full-hearted adaptation that returns to Kipling for fresh inspiration..."

The TelegraphThe Telegraph

"Studios are in the recycling business... lightly diverting, it is also disappointing, partly because it feels like a pumped-up version of Disney's 1967 animated film, with more action and less sweetness."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"A terrifically enjoyable piece of old-fashioned storytelling and a beautiful-looking film: spectacular, exciting, funny and fun."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"The film itself is technically innovative while also being thoroughly, satisfyingly traditional."

Sydney Morning HeraldSydney Morning Herald

"Favreau has made great use of the cutting-edge CGI to create an immersive environment and three-dimensional characters."

StuffStuff

"The exceptional visual quality and lifelike animal renditions remain stunning throughout."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"First class family entertainment from a burgeoning master of the medium."

FilmInkFilmInk

"Wonderful to look at, this is a more adult, more complex affair than its animated, and more entertaining, forebear. Still, it’s Disney’s best live-action adaptation yet."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

The Jungle Book (2016) | Details

Award winner
Best Visual Effects, Academy Awards 2017; Best Special Effects, BAFTAs 2017
Rating
PG, Violence & scary scenes
Runtime
106
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Kids & Family
Country of origin
USA