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Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Jumanji
I never really thought on watching this. I decided to give this a look when there was nothing else to watch.
When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported--before the startled eyes of his friend Sarah--into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah and, together with Judy and Peter, tries to outwit the game's powerful forces.
Now this film is good but quite dated. The story is original , fresh and exciting and really makes the film really original. However The CGI Animals are dated. They are not terrible but they could use an update to today`s CGI. I do like the set design particullary the house. It looks old but new at the same time.
The acting is remarkably well done. Robin Williams is good but at times takes it a little too far. Bonnie Hunt pulls something out of the bag and she does really well. Young Kirsten Dunst proves that she can act really well too and gives her character more of a personality. It works and it makes the character believeable.
So not much to say except that its fun and original and enjoyable.
Rating - 71% - B+
Connor Macgregor (On Vacation) Reviews...Jumanji
I never really thought on watching this. I decided to give this a look when there was nothing else to watch.
When young Alan Parrish discovers a mysterious board game, he doesn't realize its unimaginable powers until he is magically transported--before the startled eyes of his friend Sarah--into the untamed jungles of Jumanji! There he remains for 26 years until he is freed from the game's spell by two unsuspecting children. Now a grown man, Alan reunites with Sarah and, together with Judy and Peter, tries to outwit the game's powerful forces.
Now this film is good but quite dated. The story is original , fresh and exciting and really makes the film really original. However The CGI Animals are dated. They are not terrible but they could use an update to today`s CGI. I do like the set design particullary the house. It looks old but new at the same time.
The acting is remarkably well done. Robin Williams is good but at times takes it a little too far. Bonnie Hunt pulls something out of the bag and she does really well. Young Kirsten Dunst proves that she can act really well too and gives her character more of a personality. It works and it makes the character believeable.
So not much to say except that its fun and original and enjoyable.
Rating - 71% - B+