Director Jake Kasdan returns in this film with a fun and
action-packed film. Kasdan makes this film as entertaining as the previous two
films. Even though this film isn’t as funny as “Welcome to The Jungle”, it
still excites. He makes the film even more action-packed than that film but it’s
still a good addition to the franchise.
Returning to Jumanji
are Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Nick Jonas, Karen Gillan, and Jack Black. They
all return and give performances that are some of the best in any action-comedy
film. Their performances are funny to the max and have a little something for
everyone to enjoy. Alongside them are the younger cast, Alex Wolff, Madison
Iseman, Ser’Darius Blain, and Morgan Turner. Just like the grown-up, video game
avatar cast, the young cast does a great job once again at being thoroughly entertaining
altogether.
The franchise also
sees new faces in this film. Actors Danny DeVito, Awkwafina and Danny Glover
make their franchise debut. The three do a great job at the overall humor of
the film which is due in part by how they make this film even more exciting.
Like I said before,
though this film isn’t nearly as funny as the 2017 installment, this film serves
as another satisfying film. But, on the other hand, the action sequences are
just better and more detailed than the previous film. The action sequences are
also another big part of the comedic efforts here as well.
Composing the film's score is Henry Jackman. Jackman returns from the previous installment by bringing
a lot more of an upbeat sound and one that is as fast-paced as the film itself.
While Jackman also brings the return of the iconic drums sound from the original
1995 film. His score is as exciting as ever with this film and it makes the pace of the film flow smoothly even if the music wasn’t part of the film.
For this film is originally
based off a book from the 1980s, this film would have a tough act to follow 25
years after the first film debuted. This film may not be as humorous as both of
its predecessors, it delights in being another good addition to a fan-favorite
series that audiences have come to love for many years.
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Rate: B
Director: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Karen Gillan
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for adventure action, suggestive content and some language)
Runtime: 2 Hours and 3 Minutes
Synopsis: When Spencer goes back into the fantastical world of Jumanji, pals Martha, Fridge and Bethany re-enter the game to bring him home. But the game is now broken -- and fighting back. Everything the friends know about Jumanji is about to change, as they soon discover there's more obstacles and more danger to overcome.
