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Summary: Jungle Book 2- Not Given a chance..
Review: The first Jungle Book was wonderful and classical. Though I have yet to see the second I'm sure it will be highly enjoyable. There is alot of negativity about Part 2. I think it is unfair that people dismiss or criticise what they have yet to see. Part 2 explores Mogley's other side which was inevitable. It may not be as action packed as the first but I'm sure it will still be good. One must keep in mind that it is a different type of movie. One must also remember that this movie is mainly yo entertain or children and grandchildren not us adults.
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Summary: It rocks. An all-aged movie
Review: The Jungle Book 2 should you help your kid sing if he/she loves music. It has great songs like The Barnecities. I went out with my girlfriend her mom and my mom. We both enjoyed it. She has the soundtrack. My sister wants to buy it. I don't know why, but she does. It is even better than the first and Return to Never Land. (I like that one too) I think Shanti the little girl, she reminds me of my girlfriend. My favorite character is Baloo, because Baloo is blue and blue is my favorite color. The Jungle Book 2 is a good movie for all ages. Even better than Daredevil. (I hate that one)
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Summary: A "Bare Necessity" for your Disney Library!
Review: The movie starts out recapping what happened in the original Jungle Book movie, with a swingin' beat! (My girls, ages 4 & 5, were dancing all the way thru it!) Mowgli is voiced by Haley Joel Osment, and he does a wonderful job! Mowgli is fed up with the rules of the man-village and longs for his old pal Baloo (voiced very well by John Goodman) and the jungle life. When Baloo strays into the man-village one night looking for Mowgli, Shanti (a girl from the man-village) spies him and screams "wild animal!" The villagers all come to her aid, but spy Shere Khan (voiced by Tony Jay) in the village instead of Baloo. This enables Baloo and Mowgli to slip into the jungle, unseen by anyone, except Shanti. Shanti follows them, seeking to "rescue" Mowgli. This is when the "fun" begins! The songs are addictive! (and annoying if your 5 yr old sings them for days on end!) I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, as did my kids! We've watched it numerous times and would recommend it to all! It is a delightful story and a joy to watch!
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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: The story of Jungle Book 2 is basically a do-over of the original Jungle Book. Mowgli once again finds himself in the jungle having a grand adventure with all of the old characters. The only real difference is that this time he brings along two others from the "man village". But that's okay. The story was good the first time, and because of decent writing and great casting, the story is good a second time also. Re-doing the story was a much better choice than trying to make some wierd interpretation, or just a lazily written sequel. The casting in this movie is really good, with voices that sound authentic enough that you don't bother comparing them to the original. Doubtless that was a big help to making this a best-ever sequel. The music in this movie was also very good. Reusing some of the old music, tinkering around with some new mixes, and adding some brand new scores brought together a totally fun soundtrack. The Smashing Pumpkins never before sounded this good. While not of the same calaber as the original Jungle Book, JB2 comes in a close second and is far better than I really expected of a sequel considering Disney's reputation for stupid, cheap, straight-to-video sequels. There is also an option on the DVD to play just the music scores of the movie, which the children really enjoy. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised by this sequel and hope that Disney will take this as a new standard for their sequels.
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Summary: Pleasantly Surprised
Review: The story of Jungle Book 2 is basically a do-over of the original Jungle Book. Mowgli once again finds himself in the jungle having a grand adventure with all of the old characters. The only real difference is that this time he brings along two others from the "man village". But that's okay. The story was good the first time, and because of decent writing and great casting, the story is good a second time also. Re-doing the story was a much better choice than trying to make some wierd interpretation, or just a lazily written sequel. The casting in this movie is really good, with voices that sound authentic enough that you don't bother comparing them to the original. Doubtless that was a big help to making this a best-ever sequel. The music in this movie was also very good. Reusing some of the old music, tinkering around with some new mixes, and adding some brand new scores brought together a totally fun soundtrack. The Smashing Pumpkins never before sounded this good. While not of the same calaber as the original Jungle Book, JB2 comes in a close second and is far better than I really expected of a sequel considering Disney's reputation for stupid, cheap, straight-to-video sequels. There is also an option on the DVD to play just the music scores of the movie, which the children really enjoy. Overall, I was very pleasantly surprised by this sequel and hope that Disney will take this as a new standard for their sequels.
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Summary: Jungle Book 2
Review: This is a good movie but it could have been a little better. Very enjoyable; I liked the music (Jungle Rhythm) Haley Joel Osment (The Sixth Sense) plays a good Mowgli and Mae Whitman (ABC Family's State of Grace) does an excellent job as Shanti.
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Summary: Has Kid Appeal
Review: This rating is based on my kids' (four and two) perspectives. They love it--especially the four-year-old. To me, however, this film is lacking that "Disney Magic." In fact, it smacks of direct-to-video release material. I can't believe this actually appeared in theaters. It's interesting that some reviewers comment on the lack of plot. The original JB plot is lacking, as well. Get the boy out of the jungle and to the man-village to escape Shere Khan. That lack of plot in both films, however, magnifies the difference between the two. JB1, interestingly, is the first Disney film where the actors actually played a part in the development of the characters. Phil Harris IS Baloo. Same goes for Louis Prima (King Louie), Sebastian Cabot (Bagheera), George Sanders (Shere Khan) and Sterling Holloway (Kaa). How can John Goodman, et al, compete? In most instances, they cannot. Goodman was awesome in Monsters, Inc., but here his performance seems lackluster and uninspired. Same goes for most (but not all) of the other characters. It is interesting to note that Jim Cummings who provides Kaa's voice in JB2 also is the "modern voice" of Pooh. And, that Sterling Holloway who provided Kaa's voice in JB1 was the "original voice" of Pooh. Cummings does a good job as Kaa in JB2. Overall, there was no way for Disney to satisfy us adults, who grew up on the original JB (and like me who recently shelled out big bucks to get the original on DVD), but it does work on the kids' level. And, that's what matters in my book.
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Summary: Has Kid Appeal
Review: This rating is based on my kids' (four and two) perspectives. They love it--especially the four-year-old. To me, however, this film is lacking that "Disney Magic." In fact, it smacks of direct-to-video release material. I can't believe this actually appeared in theaters. It's interesting that some reviewers comment on the lack of plot. The original JB plot is lacking, as well. Get the boy out of the jungle and to the man-village to escape Shere Khan. That lack of plot in both films, however, magnifies the difference between the two. JB1, interestingly, is the first Disney film where the actors actually played a part in the development of the characters. Phil Harris IS Baloo. Same goes for Louis Prima (King Louie), Sebastian Cabot (Bagheera), George Sanders (Shere Khan) and Sterling Holloway (Kaa). How can John Goodman, et al, compete? In most instances, they cannot. Goodman was awesome in Monsters, Inc., but here his performance seems lackluster and uninspired. Same goes for most (but not all) of the other characters. It is interesting to note that Jim Cummings who provides Kaa's voice in JB2 also is the "modern voice" of Pooh. And, that Sterling Holloway who provided Kaa's voice in JB1 was the "original voice" of Pooh. Cummings does a good job as Kaa in JB2. Overall, there was no way for Disney to satisfy us adults, who grew up on the original JB (and like me who recently shelled out big bucks to get the original on DVD), but it does work on the kids' level. And, that's what matters in my book.
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Summary: The Bare Neccesities (Do Not Include this DVD)
Review: Uck! Sure I pretended to like it but this movie is horrible! It's not just horrible, it's CRAPTACULAR! Seriously! Why does Disney spoil us with Lilo and Stitch and Lizzie McGuire and then throw this crap at us without even asking, "can we please release this"? Sure, "Jungle Rythm" Is 15% catchy, but it only accounts for 1/97 of the whole movie. It's not that I totally hate the movie, (that's a lie) it was just going back to school and hearing how cool Daredevil was, and how THEIR parents let THEM see it, and that I should see it, and that Jungle Book 2 is so dorky, and how they feel sorry for me, and that there's this cool part in the subway when... (this is when I sneak away.) Oh well, maybe I could watch Return to Never Land... AS IF! Blech. Blech. Double, triple, quadruple, quintuple, octa, yada yada
BLEECCCCHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
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Summary: Our kids loved it
Review: We have a 2,3 and 4 year old and they all love the orginal which of course we have seen 1,000 times. for valentines we took all 3 to dinner and then to the show - they (and most of the other kids in the theatre) were dancing in the aisles for most of the movie. It may not have been as good as the orginal - but it was still very good especially for younger kids
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