Review of The Jungle Book (1967) by Julie A — 19 Jun 2011
This one of Disney's underrated films, and also the last that he himself supervised on - he died around that time. It is a favorite in my family and it always will.
The film is based on Rudyard Kipling's classic book, and I not one compare with bonified Jungle Book fans (the original book), but I love this film, the animated film version from Russia; the original Jungle Book stories. And also I love movies/stories that are setted in Asia - the film is set in India.
I love the main-title theme, it sets off the mood of the jungle. I love a scene at the beginning when Bagheera plays stork...you know "deliver" baby Mowgli to the wolf family like the stork. I also love the scene with the monkey whacking Baloo (who thought the monkey was Mowgli) on the nose - that's was funny.
Overall this is a very entertaining film, and a song-filled celebration of friendship, fun and adventure set in a lush and colorful world; though I am still SHOCKED by the negativity towards it.
This review of The Jungle Book (1967) was written by Julie A on 19 Jun 2011.
The Jungle Book has generally received very positive reviews.
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