The Jungle Book

[IronFingaz]

Directed by Jon Favreau (“Iron Man”), based on Rudyard Kipling’s timeless stories and inspired by Disney’s classic animated film, “The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat.

Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (voice of Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo (voice of Bill Murray). Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (voice of Scarlett Johansson), a python whose seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (voice of Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

The all-star cast also includes Lupita Nyong'o as the voice of the fiercely protective mother wolf Raksha, and Giancarlo Esposito as the voice of wolf pack’s alpha male Akela. “The Jungle Book” seamlessly blends live-action with photorealistic CGI animals and environments, using up-to-the-minute technology and storytelling techniques to immerse audiences in an enchanting and lush world.

 

[RIDDICK]

Terrible ****ing trailer. But visuals are cool, so I'm interested.
Not expectin' much from "The Legend of Chun-Li" screenwriter, tho...

 

[zackhigh1226]

Live-action remake of one of my favorite Disney movies, starring some very talented actors and actresses who play/played some very good roles in Marvel films, AND directed by IM director Favreau?

Shut up and take my money!

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[ishothimsixtimes]

Utterly pointless....but Christopher Walken as King Louie could be good for a laugh

 

[greygoose]

Looks great! One of my all time favourite Disney films.

 

[TwelveInchFigures]

Hm. Disney redoing all their classic animated tales as live action... I think they got them right the first time.

 

[RIDDICK]

"Mowgli" is superior to "The Jungle Book" in pretty much every way.
And I doubt this live action adaptation is closer to original series of stories.

 

[karamazov80]

Actually looks kind of interesting to me. I love the voice casting, and Favreau is a solid director of course. I was just reading one of the Disney Golden Books about this to my daughter a few nights ago. Cinderella was entertaining enough. I didn't think Alice in Wonderland was great, but I place that blame directly on Tim Burton's head.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Musical numbers or fail.

 

[Deckard]

Looks pretty good to me. The cast is solid as ****.

 

[YoNoSe]

Musical numbers or fail.

If I'm remembering correctly, the D23 Expo footage had Baloo singing The Bare Necessities. People were going pretty bonkers about how good the presentation was.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

If I'm remembering correctly, the D23 Expo footage had Baloo singing The Bare Necessities. People were going pretty bonkers about how good the presentation was.

That's all I need to know

 

[Golden_Boy]

Musical numbers or fail.

Jon Favreau was asked about the musical numbers, and if there'd be any and he responded:

"We wanted to include enough music to satisfy people who grew up w 67 film but not make it a musical or betray action tone."

So it sounds like the main few songs will be in there, at least.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

I want Baloo in a grass skirt or this movie is dead to me.

 

[Golden_Boy]

I want Baloo in a grass skirt or this movie is dead to me.

THAT...that I can't guarantee.

 

[greygoose]

Let's not forget Andy Serkis' Jungle Book:Origins in 2017. Bale as Bagheera too!

 

[beeshaw]

Let's not forget Andy Serkis' Jungle Book:Origins in 2017. Bale as Bagheera too!

Murray as Baloo trumps all.

 

[greygoose]

Murray as Baloo trumps all.

I guess!

 

[Dr. Odd]

Great voice casting!

 

[karamazov80]

Murray as Baloo trumps all.

Yeah, I'll see the one with Murray in it, thanks