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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Review

Four teenagers are pulled into a video game and forced to survive using unfamiliar adult avatars. Jack Black has a standout comic role as Professor Shelly Oberon, whose teenage player must navigate a radically different body and personality.

Performances and Direction

The avatar-switching premise produces inventive character comedy, and the ensemble’s chemistry keeps the action breezy. The video-game rules are sometimes convenient rather than consistent, but the film maintains a lively pace and a clear sense of fun.

The Final Verdict

Ultimately, this Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle review finds a brisk, accessible adventure that refreshes the Jumanji premise through playful casting and an especially entertaining turn from Black.

Information

  • Title: Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
  • Release Date: 2017
  • Director: Jake Kasdan
  • Key Cast: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas
  • Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy