Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Name: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family
Released: December 20, 2017
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 58
Cast: Alex Wolff, Bobby Cannavale, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan

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Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 20, 2017 | PG-13

Starring: Alex Wolff, Bobby Cannavale, Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Madison Iseman, Marc Evan Jackson, Maribeth Monroe, Missi Pyle, Nick Jonas, Rhys Darby, Ser'Darius William Blain, Sylvia Jefferies, Tim Matheson

Summary: When four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji -Jumanji plays you.When four teenagers in detention discover an old video game console with a game they've never heard of, they are immediately thrust into the game's jungle setting, into the bodies of their avatars, played by Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan. What they discover is that you don't just play Jumanji -Jumanji plays you. They'll have to go on the most dangerous adventure of their lives, or they'll be stuck in the game forever.… Expand

Director: Jake Kasdan

Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 119 min

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Bill Zwecker

Dec 18, 2017

In the end, the filmmakers have given us one of the most fun movie-going experiences I’ve had this year. Huge kudos go to Johnson, Hart and especially Black for providing some truly entertaining performances for kids of all ages. Read full review

Gary Thompson

Dec 19, 2017

The Jumanji reboot Welcome to the Jungle is a happy surprise — a movie that turns out to be good (almost clean) fun, and is much more interested in character and comedy than special effects. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Dec 20, 2017

This is a likable, funny diversion, and sometimes more than that. Read full review

Peter Travers

Dec 19, 2017

Black is expectedly hilarious, but the beauty part of his performance is that, instead of exaggerating or patronizing this Instagram princess, he finds her vulnerable heart. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Dec 8, 2017

It’s a likeable film which borrows liberally from everything and everyone, and if it’s put together by numbers, well, then it is done capably enough. Read full review

Ethan Sacks

Dec 18, 2017

With its video game upgrade, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle manages to match the silly fun of its predecessor — even without Williams — and that’s no small achievement unlocked. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Dec 19, 2017

Who’s the audience for this movie? It’s not smart, scary or funny enough for adults and older teens, and it’s inappropriate for young kids. Read full review

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bigscreen454

Jan 7, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Take a little adventure throw it in a blender, add some comedy, some romance, comedy, science fiction, and some action, put it on the pulse setting. Then switch to the blend setting. Seconds later you have Jumanji, a pleasant mix of all the popular genres of film. It even goes down easy during digestion. 10 out of 10 Stars. Jumanji is a fun romp in the jungle and no one gets hurt, most importantly, so it was brilliant. The jokes about not getting hurt because they play as avatars were stupendously delightful as well as the rest of the humor. The film is packed with non-stop laughs, but it does stop to remind you that a group of friends can work together and beat the system, a tricky video game system called Jumanji.… Expand

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DerekReide

Mar 29, 2019

Best movie of 2017. Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson have the best chemistry together. So with the entire cast of this film. Funny, energetic, fresh, and a more mature family movie.

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cylun

Jan 31, 2021

The only critic I can find about this movie is its streamlined nature. But it's not like Stranger Things. The writers found a way to reboot Jumanji in a relatable and modern way where these streamlined ideas don't appear manufactured. The mix of action, adventure, and comedy fit together. IThe only critic I can find about this movie is its streamlined nature. But it's not like Stranger Things. The writers found a way to reboot Jumanji in a relatable and modern way where these streamlined ideas don't appear manufactured. The mix of action, adventure, and comedy fit together. I also like how the writers play with typical cliches and show a mirror of typical judgmental ideas by joining characters and their Jumanji avatars. Storywriting isn't perfect but it's better than I expected for a movie of this kind.… Expand

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clarkkentuk5

Jan 1, 2018

Not a bad movie, especially the disappointment of watching TLJ. If you have seen the trailers, then there is nothing that is going to surprise you with this film, plenty of laughs as you would expect, light hearted escapism is what the Dr ordered!

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zNeverSleeping

Jan 30, 2020

Muito divertido. Os personagens são engraçados e carismáticos; as personalidades entre eles são bem exploradas, tendo em vista que não se deve esperar muito desse gênero; as cenas de ação são legais; algumas referencias são bacanas.

Como ponto negativo de maior importância, temos o vilãoMuito divertido. Os personagens são engraçados e carismáticos; as personalidades entre eles são bem exploradas, tendo em vista que não se deve esperar muito desse gênero; as cenas de ação são legais; algumas referencias são bacanas.

Como ponto negativo de maior importância, temos o vilão que não faria a menor diferença se estivesse ou não no filme.… Expand

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fervillagon

Mar 8, 2018

Historia divertida con varios guiños a la película original. Destaca el humor (aunque a veces sea un poco absurdo). Ingeniosa adaptación del concepto original de juego de mesa al concepto de videojuego, Jumanji se renueva¡¡.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

neutralguy

May 24, 2018

One of the worst movies of the year, generic and boring af.
dont watch it.

0 of 5 users found this helpful05

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