So I recently watched Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and I'm here to bring you my review. So without further ado....
Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves - or they'll be stuck in the game forever.
This is a really great sequel to the original film. Jumanji is one of the most beloved films of the 1990's and of all-time and people look back on it with fondness mainly due to the death of Robin Williams so having a sequel come out without him seemed like a bad idea, but it actually works out pretty well. The story is pretty much the same as the original film with a few new twists which are refreshing such as making the game a video game to help relate more to this new generation of movie going audiences, but the basic plot is the same which make the film feel less special and almost a carbon copy of the original film. There are nods to the original film which really do bring home the nostalgia and make you feel back at home with the franchise. Both Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are great in the film and really play their roles well eventhough they are basically playing the same character types they usually play, but the big standout of the film is Jack Black who is having to portray a 17 year old in the film and he does a phenomenal job of bringing so much character to the role that his parts are the best parts of the film. With the being said the humor in the film is pretty decent, but a lot of the humor is petty and childish that may work for some people, but to others they will barely garnish a chuckle. Overall this is a film that does take a few chances and they pay off with great performances and some nostalgia to go along with it, but the basic story is the same as the original film and a lot of the humor just doesn't work. I give Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle a 6 out of 10.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, literally becoming the adult avatars they chose. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji - you must survive it. To beat the game and return to the real world, they'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, discover what Alan Parrish left 20 years ago, and change the way they think about themselves - or they'll be stuck in the game forever.
This is a really great sequel to the original film. Jumanji is one of the most beloved films of the 1990's and of all-time and people look back on it with fondness mainly due to the death of Robin Williams so having a sequel come out without him seemed like a bad idea, but it actually works out pretty well. The story is pretty much the same as the original film with a few new twists which are refreshing such as making the game a video game to help relate more to this new generation of movie going audiences, but the basic plot is the same which make the film feel less special and almost a carbon copy of the original film. There are nods to the original film which really do bring home the nostalgia and make you feel back at home with the franchise. Both Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are great in the film and really play their roles well eventhough they are basically playing the same character types they usually play, but the big standout of the film is Jack Black who is having to portray a 17 year old in the film and he does a phenomenal job of bringing so much character to the role that his parts are the best parts of the film. With the being said the humor in the film is pretty decent, but a lot of the humor is petty and childish that may work for some people, but to others they will barely garnish a chuckle. Overall this is a film that does take a few chances and they pay off with great performances and some nostalgia to go along with it, but the basic story is the same as the original film and a lot of the humor just doesn't work. I give Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle a 6 out of 10.
So ladies and gentlemen what did you think of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, what would you rate it and what did you think of my review? Let me know in the comments section below and let your voice be heard.
Jonah Sparks
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