Synopsis
A man-cub named Mowgli fostered by wolves. After a threat from the tiger Shere Khan, Mowgli is forced to flee the jungle, by which he embarks on a journey of self discovery with the help of the panther, Bagheera and the free-spirited bear, Baloo.
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Cast
- Neel SethiMowgli
- Bill MurrayBaloo (voice)
- Ben KingsleyBagheera (voice)
- Idris ElbaShere Khan (voice)
- Scarlett JohanssonKaa (voice)
- Christopher WalkenKing Louie (voice)
- Lupita Nyong'oRaksha (voice)
- Giancarlo EspositoAkela (voice)
- Garry ShandlingIkki (voice)
- Emjay AnthonyYoung Wolf #1 (voice)
Recommendations
- 90
Screen Daily
Conjuring up a serving of visual magic is one thing, of course; bringing Kipling’s characters and narrative to life is another. - 90
Village Voice
If only all blockbusters could be this exciting, engrossing, and beautiful. - 80
TheWrap
It’s a testament to the total-immersion powers of The Jungle Book, from its visual splendors to its sound design, that the seams never show; even more impressive is the film’s use of its craft not merely to dazzle us but also to further its dramatic agenda. - 80
Variety
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. - 80
The Telegraph
Favreau’s film is a sincere and full-hearted adaptation that returns to Kipling for fresh inspiration, but also knows which elements of the animation are basically now gospel, and comes up with a respectful reconciliation of the two. - 80
CineVue
While there is the odd bum note, The Jungle Book is an immersive, visually breathtaking family adventure and a welcome addition to their new spate of live-action reimaginings. - 80
Time Out London
This Jungle Book has the bare necessities, and then some. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
Even as the drama and its treatment become increasingly conventional and familiar as the film moves toward its patly (and arguably overly) audience-pleasing wrap-up, the exceptional visual quality and lifelike animal renditions remain stunning throughout.
