Review of The Jungle Book (2016) by Jorge Mauricio M — 18 Oct 2016

Even entertaining film where Disney nostalgia is appreciated, but as with remakes, everything will crash.

This review of The Jungle Book (2016) was written by Jorge Mauricio M on 18 Oct 2016.

The Jungle Book has generally received very positive reviews.

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