The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)
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Movie Reviews of The Jungle Book (40th Anniversary Platinum Edition)
Movie Review: Really just collecting these for my kids
Summary: 3 Stars
I don't have kids yet! Someday, but they're always be must haves for the kiddies. Of course, by that point, they're probably be newer, better editions out!
I didn't really remember much about this movie, apart from the songs. But as soon as it started, it all came flooding back. It was never my favourite Disney movie, and it was also Walt Disney's last movie, before he died. There are also a few problems with this movie - a couple of scenes are directly lifted from previous films (the scene where Mowgli is met by his 'family' is the same as the scene from Sword In The Stone), Phil Harris who did the voice of Baloo went on to voice the Little John character in Robin Hood, and the snake is the same in this film as in Robin Hood again. It feels almost lazy at some points, but they're using the same artists, so it does feel quite familiar at some points.
Why was Jungle Book never my favourite Disney movie? I'm not quite sure about that one, it just never appealed to me as much as some of the others. I never really enjoyed the book either.
I got the UK edition of the DVD, which comes with the 2 disc DVD, and also a book. It's just a plain picture book, with key scenes from the movie, which is quite a cute addition.
Disney are doing well with these reissues of old movies, even if the extras are always aimed at the kids - what about adults reliving their childhood? - but they're not coming out fast enough! I missed out on Beauty & The Beast and Aladdin first time round, can't wait to hear about those!
Movie Review: Excellent for kids (and adults too)
Summary: 4 Stars
Just purchased this DVD... its really good... my daughter(2 yr old) likes it a lot... will be buying the next versions for sure....
As always got the package on time and in perfect condition from Amazon...
Movie Review: I loved this more than my grandkids did, but they enjoyed it, too.
Summary: 4 Stars
I've always sung that "Ooo Ooo Ooo, I wanna be like you-ooo-ooo" song from the movie to my grandkids, amd so was eager to share the movie with them. I guess over the past years we've all been spoiled by the sophisticated computer-generated animation on more recent movies, and this movie doesn't have that new rich detail. But the songs and the monkeys and that bear are just as fun as I remembered them. Movie Review: Disney's Jungle Book gets A+
Summary: 5 Stars
The movie came new-exactly as described. It was shipped fast. Excellent transaction. The movie is a classic and one adults and children alike will love for generations to come.Movie Review: My Grandchildren
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased one of these last year for the Grandchildren, they lent it to another child who ruined the disk, instead of a new title they begged me to replace this title. They are 11-2, they live outside the USA in a developing nation. They just got a DVD player. TV and DVD is stictly monitored by mother and they spend less than 2 hours a day on the TV.
This jungle book was my daughter's favorite childhood movie and looks like it is a favorite with her children too. The lyrics are easy and poetic, the characters are diverse and the outcome is a happy one.