Newest Review is LIVE!!! Today we go retro with the animated Jungle Book
Hello All,
With one of the more anticipated live action remakes coming up on us this week, Jon Favreau’s version of the Jungle Book, I decided to take a look at the version that I remember growing up, the 1967 musical animated version. The reason I’m more familiar with this one is due to two reasons. One: I was in boy scouts and the jungle book was basically a guide for us, and two: I have an aunt who loves disney films, so we watched basically all of them growing up. Besides who doesn’t love The Bare Necessities? Plus with the day I had yesterday, I needed something light to bring my mood back up. So let’s take a look at some nostalgia shall we?
Plot Summary - After being raised by wolves all his life, Mowgli (Bruce Reitherman) finds himself being escorted out of it by Bagheera (Sebastian Cabot) after the Tiger Shere Khan (George Sanders) threatens to kill him. With the help of the bear Baloo (Phil Harris) they must avoid the dangers of the jungle and take him back to the man village to be with his own kind.
Pros - For a nearly 50 year old movie, a lot of it is still pretty good even by today's animation and voice acting standards. The acting is great, if a touch corny, but the animation I think still serves as one of the best examples of disney’s best work of that time period. The story is well told and heartfelt, and the soundtrack is pure 60’s jazz gold. The pacing of the film flows smoothly and nothing really feels out of place or awkward.
Cons - At 75 minutes the story does feel a touch on the short side, especially at the beginning. You really don’t get most of those heartfelt moments until the end. Also the ending leaves a touch to be desired, it isn’t bad, more towards weird.
Final Score - 9/10
The few flaws aren’t really enough to drag down the rest of the film. It’s still one of Disney’s best and I definitely recommend it if you have the time.
Next: Demolition - This one will most likely be out later tomorrow night, unless the theatre opens before 5pm.
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Until then, I’ll see you folks at the movies.
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