The Jungle Book (2016)

The new Jungle book movie showcases amazing graphics and spectacular visuals, but I was somewhat disappointed by the film. It failed to create an impact in me, and I blame the script.

The bond between Mowgli and the wolf pack was not developed well enough. Thus, when Shere Khan kills Akela, which happens not long after the movie starts, I felt nothing. I remember, this to be one of the most touching scenes when I watched Jungle Book as a kid. For the same reason, if this movie is the first exposure to Jungle Book for someone, he/she will not get why Mowgli badly wants to avenge Akela. This happened with one of my younger friends. I feel, more time should have been spent on developing this bond. I think it is a major flaw.

If you ignore this point, the movie had its moments. I loved Bagheera and Baloo.

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