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| The Jungle Book (2016-PG) |
| https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/ |
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T H E P L O T
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Raised by a family of wolves since birth, Mowgli must leave the only home
he's ever known when the fearsome tiger, Shere Khan, unleashes his mighty
roar.
Guided by a no-nonsense panther named Bagheera, and a free-spirited bear
named Baloo, the young boy meets an array of jungle animals, including a
slithery python and a smooth-talking ape. Along the way, Mowgli learns
valuable life lessons as his epic journey of self-discovery leads to fun and
adventure.
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In searching for a suitable synopsis to include here, I came upon the Wiki-
Pedia entry for the film and was amazed to find a complete and detailed plot
listing. If you don't want spoilers, skip this part, but I'm including it
for those who might like to read it :)
Mowgli is a "man cub" raised by the wolf Raksha and her pack, led by Akela,
in an Indian jungle ever since he was brought to them as a baby by the black
panther, Bagheera. Bagheera trains Mowgli to learn the ways of the wolves,
but the boy faces certain challenges and falls behind his wolf siblings,
while Akela disapproves of him using human tricks like building tools instead
of learning the ways of the pack.
One day, during the dry season, the jungle animals gather to drink the water
that remains as part of a truce during a drought that enables the jungle's
wildlife to drink without fear of being eaten by their predators. The truce
is disrupted when a scarred tiger named Shere Khan arrives, detecting
Mowgli's scent in the large crowd. Resentful against man for scarring him,
he issues a warning that he will kill Mowgli at the end of the drought.
After the drought ends, the wolves debate whether they should keep Mowgli or
not. Mowgli decides to leave the jungle for the safety of his pack.
Bagheera agrees with the decision and volunteers to guide him to the nearby
man village.
En route, Shere Khan ambushes them and injures Bagheera, but Mowgli manages
to escape. Later, Mowgli meets an enormous python named Kaa who hypnotizes
him. While under her influence, Mowgli sees a vision of his father being
mauled while protecting him from Shere Khan. The vision also warns of the
destructive power of the "red flower" (fire). Kaa attempts to devour Mowgli,
but she is attacked by a large brown bear named Baloo, rescuing the uncon-
scious Mowgli. Baloo and Mowgli bond while retrieving some difficult-to-
access honey for Baloo, and the boy agrees to stay with Baloo until the
winter season arrives. Upon learning that Mowgli has left the jungle, Shere
Khan kills Akela and threatens the pack to lure Mowgli out.
Bagheera eventually finds Mowgli and Baloo and is angered that Mowgli has not
joined the humans as agreed, but Baloo calms him down and persuades both of
them to sleep on it. During the night, Mowgli finds a herd of Indian ele-
phants gathered around a ditch and uses his vines to save a baby elephant
from the ditch. Although Baloo and Bagheera are both impressed, Baloo real-
izes that he cannot guarantee Mowgli's safety after learning that he is being
hunted by Shere Khan. Baloo agrees to push Mowgli away to get him to cont-
inue onward to the man village.
Mowgli is kidnapped by the "Bandar-log" (monkeys) who present him to their
leader, a giant ape named King Louie. Assuming that all humans can make
fire, King Louie offers Mowgli protection from Shere Khan in exchange for it.
Baloo distracts King Louie while Bagheera tries to sneak Mowgli out, but
their plan is discovered. As King Louie chases Mowgli through his temple, he
informs Mowgli of Akela's death. King Louie's rampage eventually causes his
temple to collapse on top of him. Furious that Baloo and Bagheera never told
him about Akela's death, Mowgli goes to confront Shere Khan alone.
Mowgli steals a lit torch at the village to use as a weapon and heads back to
the jungle, accidentally starting a wildfire in the process. He confronts
Shere Khan, who argues that Mowgli has made himself the enemy of the jungle
by causing the wildfire. Mowgli throws the torch into the water, giving
Shere Khan the advantage. Baloo, Bagheera, and the wolf pack intervene and
hold Shere Khan off, giving Mowgli enough time to set a trap. He lures Shere
Khan up a dead tree and onto a branch, which breaks under the tiger's weight
and Shere Khan falls into the fire to his death. Mowgli then directs the
elephants to divert the river and put out the fire.
In the aftermath, Raksha becomes the new leader of the wolf pack. Mowgli
decides to utilize his equipment and tricks for his own use, having found his
true home and calling with his wolf family, Baloo, and Bagheera.
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T H E B O Y S
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Neel Sethi (as Mowgli)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5888481/
Emjay Anthony (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3492402/
Max Favreau (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3528705/
Asher Blinkoff (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6239143/
Knox Gagnon (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8041207/
Sasha Schreiber (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8041208/
Kai Schreiber (as Young Wolf (voice))
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8050053/
I've only verified the age of one of these 'Young Wolf' voice actors, so I
can't be sure they're all actual Cuties...
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T H E T E C H S P E C S
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Type ...............: MPEG (.MPG/.MPEG/.VOB)
Filesize ...........: 6,975,909,888 bytes
Running Time .......: 1:45:47
Video Info
Video Codec ........: MPEG-2
Resolution (DAR) ...: 853 x 480 (AR: 1.778:1)
FPS ................: 29.970
Video Bitrate ......: 6084 kb/s
Bits per Pixel .....: 0.587 bpp
Standard ...........: NTSC
Audio Info
Audio Codec ........: AC3
Audio Bitrate ......: 448 kb/s [6 channel(s)] CBR
Sample Rate ........: 48000 Hz
Language ...........: English, English Descriptive, French, Spanish
Subtitles ..........: English, French, Spanish, English Closed-Captions
IMDb ...............: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3040964/
Source .............: Untouched Disney NTSC DVD9
Quality (1-5) ......: 5
Origin .............: Zaphod Bought
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T H E E X T R A S
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King Louie's Temple: Layer By Layer (3:14)
Trailers
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)(1:43)
Zootopia (2016)(1:37)
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T H E N O T E S
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"Joy" doesn't even begin to describe what I feel while watching Neel Sethi as
Mowgli in this film. "Rapture" comes a little bit closer, but still doesn't
quite do it...
As a movie, though, I have to say I like the original Disney 1967 animated
version more. While it may not be as close to Kipling's original story
(which I still haven't read, btw) as this version, I like the lighthearted
feel of it.
I was excited to hear that Bill Murray was going to do the voice of Baloo,
but was greatly disappointed at the lackluster way he delivered the lines. I
expected so much more enthusiasm and (at least the feeling of) spontaneity
from him, but the character felt flat and lifeless (and especially when com-
pared with the animated version!).
Ben Kingsley did great as Bagheera, but I expected no less from him - He's an
outstanding actor and presence in everything I've seen him in so far.
Christopher Walken as King Louie was JUST what I was expecting! I swear, I
found it hard to imagine him in such a role, but he was Christopher Walken
after all, even singing "I Wan'na Be Like You" in his characteristic deadpan
way :-P
I'm posting both the DVD and Blu-Ray discs for your dining and dancing
pleasure, because
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