Review of Jumanji (1995) by Julian T — 23 Jul 2011

Joe Johnston puts the game in board game, as Jumanji unleashes the jungle fun.While taking a little while to get the game rolling on a consistent basis, Jumanji's story concept is one that easily amuses and it takes full advantage of that.

Every roll of the dice warrants attention just to see what the game has in store for it's characters, whom are likable and funny.There is a mixture of CG and animatronics. For the most part, the latter is acceptable.

The CG, while playing an integral role in the film, isn't that great; however, given the nature of the film, this isn't much of a disappointment.Robin Williams has a splendid character to work with.

Thanks to some witty dialogue, he gets to be playful and comical without going overboard and becoming annoying. Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce are quite adorable, while David Alan Grier has a few notable hilarious facial expressions.

Jonathan Hyde proves to be the most talented of the bunch as he portrays two characters.Overall, Jumanji is a better than average 100 minute film. "Don't be fooled it isn't thunder, staying put would be a blunder.

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