If you grew up in the nineties you just can’t forget the incredible time you spent watching Doordarshan on Sunday mornings to empathise and enjoy the scary encounters that the adorable Mowgli had with Shere Khan. ‘The Jungle Book’, which is still remembered as the popular animation series that won many hearts with its gripping narrative, releases today in India, a week before its official releases in the US.
The film, which promises to be an advanced version of the 1967 animated film, brings back the story of Rudyard Kipling's 1894 timeless classic back on 70 MM.
The story has been directed by Jon Favreau, who has garnered huge appreciation for 'Iron Man' and 'Chef' and stars 12-year-old Indian-American Neel Sethi as Mowgli.
Tracking Mowgli's journey of self-discovery when he is forced to leave his home in the forest, 'The Jungle Book' has been supported by voiceovers of Bill Murray, Ben Kingsley, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Scarlett Johansson and Christopher Walken.
Will the film be as impactful as the animation series we watched about two decades back on television sets? Will adults enjoy watching the film as much as the kids? Divya Pal is inside the theater to live tweet the experience.
9.45 AM Will director #JonFavreau be able to recapture the old magic of #TheJungleBook? Stay tuned for the live tweet review.
9.55 AM #TheJungleBook story revolves around Mowgli (Neel Sethi) spotted in jungle by Bagheera (Ben Kingsley), raised by wolves.
09.56 AM Loved the fast pace opening scene featuring our adorable Mowgli (#NeelSethi) #TheJungleBook
09.57 AM How many lives is a man-cub worth? The impact and the power of Shere Khan is so amazing. #TheJungleBook
10.07 AM You're mine. Mine to me: Raksha to Mowgli. Even though we are about 20 minutes into #TheJungleBook, we have realised how important bonds are
10.08 AM Since #NeelSethi is the only live character, responsibility of getting people involved is huge. And he is doing a good job! #TheJungleBook
10.15 AM About 30 minutes into #TheJungleBook, and we are loving this CGI-heavy action adventure featuring amazing imagery of Indian flora/fauna
10.25 AM Elba is a more fierce version of Shere Khan. You'll get lumps in your throat when you listen to him - such is his fear #TheJungleBook
10.35 AM The jungle is very sinister – made clear when Mowgli runs into Scarlett Johansson's hypnotic Kaa. #TheJungleBook
10.40 AM Usage of tabla for the background score is so soothing. Highlights the much-needed peace in #Mowgli's life. #TheJungleBook
10.41 AM The most awesome scene in #TheJungleBook so far has been that of Kaa casting a spell on #Mowgli while narrating his surreal origin story
10.45 AM It's interval. The first half is beautiful in putting forth #Mowgli as an innocent man cub. Expecting second half to be more intense.
10.55 AM Sequences that add some fun, humour to #TheJungleBook are those featuring Bill Murray as Baloo and #Mowgli
11.02 AM Helmed by Jon Favreau, #TheJungleBook works a lot like a thriller.
11.08 AM It is incredible how director Jon Favreau has made every animal Mowgli meets look so extraordinary. #TheJungleBook
11.18 AM #Mowgli's meeting with the gigantic King Louie who lives in the ruins of a deserved temple has been shot really well. #TheJungleBook
11.28 AM The sequence wherein King Louie chases #Mowgli stands out in particular because of enormous destruction it involves. So real #TheJungleBook
11.29 AM It isn’t easy to recreate a film which has been loved massively. But Favreau took up the challenge, and has done a good job #TheJungleBook
11.31 AM There are several ways in which #JonFavreau has managed to introduce something new to the old story. #TheJungleBook
Since everything we watch looks real, we almost forget that the visuals created are CGI images. #TheJungleBook
11.33 AM A visual treat to all fans, #TheJungleBook is evocative and impactful.
11.34 AM After watching Neel Sethi’s courage and confidence, we can’t think of any other actor who could have played Mowgli #TheJungleBook
11.35 AM While Kingsley is apt choice for soft-spoken Bagheera, Lupita Nyong'o is impressive as #Mowgli's adoptive mother. #TheJungleBook
11.36 AM #TheJungleBook is a CGI feat, which also puts forth the amazing talents - both directorial and vocal.
11.37 AM Even though it is different from its predecessor, it is a successful remake #TheJungleBook
11.38 AM Do watch Jon Favreau's CGI-heavy action adventure #TheJungleBook to revive childhood memories. Have a happy weekend. :)
11.39 AM Thank you for staying with us throughout the tweet review review of #TheJungleBook. Watch this space for movies updates.
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