Directed by:
Wolfgang ReithermanScreenplay:
Ken AndersonComposer:
George BrunsCast:
Phil Harris, George Sanders, Sterling Holloway, J. Pat O'Malley, Clint Howard, Ben Wright, Hal Smith, John Abbott, Verna Felton, Sebastian Cabot, Louis Prima (more)VOD (5)
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Meet the most unforgettable characters and embark on a thrilling adventure with Mowgli, as he journeys deep into the jungle and learns “The Bare Necessities” of life from happy-go-lucky Baloo the bear. Meet Bagheera, the wise old panther and crazy King Louie the orangutan. But watch out for cunning Shere Khan the tiger and Kaa, the ssssneakiest snake in the jungle. Bursting with wild fun, toe-tapping music and beloved characters, this timeless masterpiece celebrates the true meaning of friendship. Experience all the excitement of Disney’s jumpin’ jungle classic, and share the wonder with someone you love. (Disney / Buena Vista)
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One of the few old Walt Disney studio movies I remember from when I was a kid. I don’t know if I've seen that many or just don't remember them all, but The Jungle Book stuck with me. The scene where Shere Khan first appears is still quite terrifying for me, and with the original sound, the tiger is even more enhanced by great voice acting. Even after all these years, this film still has an impact.
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With a very big gap, I had the opportunity to see this childhood treasure of mine again, and I realized that nostalgia is a tricky thing. Even though the tooth of time leaves much more noticeable marks on The Jungle Book than it does on, for example, the quarter-century older Bambi, I can't ultimately rate it lower. Probably because it has one of the most magical Disney endings.
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It's a good thing the ever so greedy ravages of time have thankfully left The Jungle Book alone - it's still as lovely fun as it was years ago. Plus, it's very nicely animated, not overwrought, features the catchiest songs from all the "classic" Disney movies, and the lessons about finding yourself are not the least bit awkward.
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