Review of The Jungle Book (2016) by Benjamin S — 01 Jan 2017

Solid live-action portrayal of a childhood classic. CGI animals are amazing.

This review of The Jungle Book (2016) was written by Benjamin S on 01 Jan 2017.

The Jungle Book has generally received very positive reviews.

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