Review of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) by Carina M — 11 Jan 2019

I was quite disappointed with the animation, as well as, the plot. It was hard to enjoy when the 2016 film was so fascinating.

This review of Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle (2018) was written by Carina M on 11 Jan 2019.

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Ken B (346) on 26 Dec 2018

We have read Kipling's Jungle Book many times in our home, and we have seen every version of Mowgli's story with very few glaring differences…

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Welcome to the jungle, for a version more sharp and dark than Disney. Actually, Kipling´s book was not conceived as fairy tale…

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By Kd B (6) on 26 Dec 2018

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Sooo sad, but not awful. I'd watch it again…

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