The Jungle Book

[Magenta Panther]

I'm bumping this thread because I rented The Jungle Book (2016) this weekend...and it's very, very good. I couldn't be more delighted. In some ways, I like it better than the animated version. This gives me hope for Beauty and the Beast and...maybe...Mary Poppins. Kudos to Disney for a great remake (and how often does a great remake happen?).

 

[fractal]

I'm bumping this thread because I rented The Jungle Book (2016) this weekend...and it's very, very good. I couldn't be more delighted. In some ways, I like it better than the animated version. This gives me hope for Beauty and the Beast and...maybe...Mary Poppins. Kudos to Disney for a great remake (and how often does a great remake happen?).

Totally agree. Neel Sethi was terrific as Mowgli.

 

[Phroobar]

I watched it last night. It was very well done.

 

[Figments Friend]

I was very recently recommended this film by someone I respect the opinion of, and now have an interest in checking it out.

The music I have heard elsewhere which held appeal, but after being told it's something I would likely enjoy seeing I await doing so.

I have been told it is one of the best live action 'remakes' to date, up with 'Cinderella', which I admit I have also not seen to date.

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[brb1006]

I was very recently recommended this film by someone I respect the opinion of, and now have an interest in checking it out.

The music I have heard elsewhere which held appeal, but after being told it's something I would likely enjoy seeing I await doing so.

I have been told it is one of the best live action 'remakes' to date, up with 'Cinderella', which I admit I have also not seen to date.

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Both are much better than "Maleficent" and Burton's Alice films. I'm still very optimistic about the Live-Action Beauty And The Beast coming new spring.

 

[Figments Friend]

Well that is good to hear.
I didn't see 'Maleficent' as I'm not really all that interested in this 'rebooting' trend, and turning animated features into live action remakes.

But 'Jungle Book' seems to be in a better class.
I will definitely take a look when I have the opportunity.

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[Donillary Crumpton]

The music I have heard elsewhere which held appeal

While I liked the nods it gave to the classic Jungle Book songs from the animated version, what I enjoyed the most was the amazing background score. Some of the most beautifully-composed background pieces to any film recently, Disney or non.

 

[Figments Friend]

While I liked the nods it gave to the classic Jungle Book songs from the animated version, what I enjoyed the most was the amazing background score. Some of the most beautifully-composed background pieces to any film recently, Disney or non.

Yes!
This is half of the reason why i i have become interested in seeing it.
The music is stunning. I have heard some samples, and it's right up my alley.

Looking forward to checking it out at some point, soon.

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[Donillary Crumpton]

Yes!
This is half of the reason why i i have become interested in seeing it.
The music is stunning. I have heard some samples, and it's right up my alley.

This was probably my favorite. Starting from around 1:25 thru the end. It was amazing how this music and it's corresponding scene played out on the IMAX 3D screen.

 

[Figments Friend]

This was probably my favorite. Starting from around 1:25 thru the end. It was amazing how this music and it's corresponding scene played out on the IMAX 3D screen.

Thanks for that!
I like quite a bit of John Debney's work scoring other films.

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[Dead2009]

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