I haven't read the book, so I don't know how accurate the film is, but I enjoyed this version of "The Jungle Book". It's all about a grown up Mowgli's struggle to fit in with British colonial society, after he is lured out (more or less) by Kitty, a girl he knew as a child before he was lost to the jungle, a girl who just happens to be the local Colonel's daughter. Her boyfriend, a British soldier called William, doesn't like Mowgli at all, but he is however terribly fascinated by the golden dagger Mowgli found in the jungle...
It's worth a look. Sam Neill and John Cleese are both in the film, and I enjoyed their performances, I usually do when they're in films. Jason Scott Lee as Mowgli wasn't too bad either, though I haven't really seen him in much else. The Indian location was a great idea, and added a unique flavor to the story. The one thing that bugged me about the film was the animals. I guess I didn't feel a really chemistry between Jason Scott Lee and the animals, which would have been nice, as that's what Mowgli is all about. But maybe that's just me. There is a sequel to this live action film which is about Mowgli's childhood, maybe that fleshes things out a little. I'll have to check it out...
June 30, 2008It was lush and vivid and showed the true spirit of the book. Now why is it so bloody expensive...?
June 6, 2008 |  | Carey Elwes rocks in this film! |  |
This film is extremely good, and aside from the accolades already rendered, is a great glimpse into the British Empire of Queen Victoria's time as well. Carey Elwes has never been more perfectly cast, before or since, as the ruthless and conniving Capt. Boone, intent on seizing all he can get from his posting to British-occupied India. With regards to grooming and costuming of the actors and actresses, special attention was obviously paid to getting the look right for that period... whoever cast the individuals for their roles deserves an award! And the bumbling Leftenant Wilkins' terrified sprint through the jungle alone makes this movie worth the admission price!
April 1, 2008I love this version of the jungle book. I watched it when I was a kid and still love it.
February 13, 2008| | | Please Re release on DVD!!! | |
Please re release this version of the Jungle Book on DVD!!! It is one of my favorite films of all time and I can't purchase it anywhere!!! I checked on Amazon and it is only available from sellers!!!
August 5, 2007More reviews at Amazon.com ...
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