Movie Review-Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Nick Jonas
How can you have Jumanji without the late great Robin Williams? Not every reboot of a film and/or series is a good one or a smart one however this film, I am happy to admit, proved me wrong.
As we know from the original film, there was closure so there was no need for the reprisal of those specific characters but like most films who reinvent the original story, I expected it to flop even with its talented cast .
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle centers around four school kids who bond in detention (a reminder of Breakfast Club anyone?). During their clean up task they come across a game console. As predicted they succumb to their curiosity and begin playing the game. Once they accept acceptance of the players, the game sucks them in placing them in the center of the jungle. They find that their mission is to return the Jaguar's eye to lift the curse on Jumanji. What makes this film so great is the tribute to Robin Williams. The small shelter Alex (Nick Jonas) lived in during his entrapment in the game was in fact a home that Alan Parrish made for himself when he lived in the game. A small tribute but it spoke volumes.
This Jumanji stands on its own merit. The four "strangers" learn to work together and appreciate their individual skills. I feel while this film kept my attention and kept me laughing, it teaches valuable lessons on accepting differences and learning how to cope in different situations. Each of us have one life and it's time we enjoy it.
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