The Jungle Book was a classic. Usually when a review starts off this way, it means that the the remake did not live up to the original. This movie did. Rudyard Kipling's classic story, once retold by one of the world's most inspiring men, has now been retold once again in this epic CGI sculpted world. From the music, composed by John Debney, to the story, retold by Justin Marks, this film was a born-again classic. Who says you can't mess with the original? While the acting fell a bit flat, the story and the visual effects did not. This movie had, undoubtedly, the BEST visual effects I think I have ever seen in a film thus far. Never have I seen a film with such an impeccable and lively plot either. I truly loved that Kaa, played by Scarlett Johansson, was able to deliver Mowgli's back story. I also loved that the writer incorporated the music that we so dearly loved from the original Disney classic into this new-age classic. I must also mention the outstanding attention to detail when alluding to the original film. At some points, I may or may not have teared up thinking about the man that put this story on screen for the first time. I guess that's what great storyteller's do. They inspire and pay tribute to those that have inspired them as well. Thank you so much to everyone behind this film. You have truly made me a happy man and a proud fan of Walt Disney Studios.
Review of The Jungle Book
