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Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce, Bebe Neuwirth ... see more see more... , Jonathan Hyde , Gillian Barber , Lloyd Berry , Patricia Clarkson , Robin Driscoll , David Alan Grier , James Handy , Adam Hann-Byrd , Darryl Henriques , Malcolm Stewart , Peter Bryant , Laura Bell Bundy , Michael Pierce , David Hyde Pierce

Jumanji is a visually elaborate fantasy about an enchanted board game that opens a magical portal to a jungle universe. Two young children, Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce), discover th... read more read more...e game in an abandoned home and suddenly are greeted by Alan (Robin Williams), an adult who has spent his life trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. Alan's only hope for freedom involves finishing the game, but this proves rather dangerous, as Judy, Peter, and Alan find themselves running for their lives from huge rhinoceroses, evil monkeys, vicious lions, and other terrifying jungle beasts. Director Joe Johnston, whose special-effects background previously came to good use in Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, used groundbreaking computer imagery to simulate the thrills. ~ Judd Blaise, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 44 min.

Directed by: Joe Johnston

Release Date: December 15, 1995

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DVD Release Date: January 25, 2000

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  • phubbs1
    May 6, 2012
    phubbs1
    Surprising winner here which hits all the targets really well, its fun, exciting, well acted and looks good. Surprising because I recall this coming out and the trailer looked pretty dumb really, lots of CGI and not much else really, the effects were pretty special back then, I g... read moreuess that was the hook. But blow me there was actually a really good story in there too.

    There's an original fantasy or dream like quality in this that you only found in Disney classics of yester years but its captured so well here, a modern 'Bedknobs n Broomsticks' if you will. All the cast are likeable and the jungle aspect really works well, you never see it, just hinted at which is just right, teasing you but not going overboard.

    The backstory and ending of the film are really well done too, could of gone on with more 'plays' from the game as there has obviously been previous adventures, but its open ended and adds mystery to the whole idea.

    Quite a modern kids classic really with solid work from the crazy and youthful Williams who adds nice emotion to some scenes, he is a good kids film actor.
  • aquateen2
    February 21, 2012
    aquateen2
    Jumanji suffers badly because of its script. But it's got heart, and thats what keeps it on it's feet. Well, for a short while anyway. It's vastly over rated.
  • cosmo313
    January 11, 2012
    cosmo313
    The is the story of a bunch of people caught up in a wild and frenetic game of life or death after they start messing around with a board game that literally brings a fantastic jungle world to life, with nothing but chaos and mayhem ensuing.

    Oh sure, there are attempts at tryin... read moreg to throw in serious issues like family and that sort of thing, but let's be honest, this film is primarily a showcase for the special effects and the spectacle of seeing wild beasts run amok all over a New England town. The cast has notables like Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, and Jonathan Hyde in it, and, while they give it their best, they don't quite succeed in holding it all together. To his credit though, Hyde is probably the most fun to watch.

    This isn't a terrible movie, but even as a kid, I never thought of it as being better than "okay". The film cares more about the effects and action than anything else, and that would be okay if they didn't also try to throw in other stuff. Basically, this is just unbalanced, unfocused, predictable, and kinda silly. If you want to see it, I won't stop you, but don't feel like you need to see it.
  • scottgreen96
    October 29, 2011
    scottgreen96
    The strange thing is that amongst the films that were made when this was released, this actually felt like a professional had made it.
  • DreamExtractor
    October 22, 2011
    DreamExtractor
    I was scared of this film as a kid, seriously this film is pretty messed up if you think about it, but its sometimes a fun fantasy film and I enjoy watching it sometimes.
  • spielberg00
    August 11, 2011
    spielberg00
    Robin Williams wastes his precious time.
  • skactopus
    July 24, 2011
    skactopus
    Joe Johnston puts the game in board game, as Jumanji unleashes the jungle fun.

    While taking a little while to get the game rolling on a consistent basis, Jumanji's story concept is one that easily amuses and it takes full advantage of that. Every roll of the dice

    ... read more warrants attention just to see what the game has in store for it's characters, whom are likable and funny.

    There is a mixture of CG and animatronics. For the most part, the latter is acceptable. The CG, while playing an integral role in the film, isn't that great; however, given the nature of the film, this isn't much of a disappointment.

    Robin Williams has a splendid character to work with. Thanks to some witty dialogue, he gets to be playful and comical without going overboard and becoming annoying. Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce are quite adorable, while David Alan Grier has a few notable hilarious facial expressions. Jonathan Hyde proves to be the most talented of the bunch as he portrays two characters.

    Overall, Jumanji is a better than average 100 minute film. "Don't be fooled it isn't thunder, staying put would be a blunder."
  • ajv2688
    June 12, 2011
    ajv2688
    I thought this movie was pretty cool when I was younger and didn't find Robin Williams as annoying as I do now, I even had the board game. Overall, kids will enjoy this movie more than grown ups. It's a silly, but exciting adventure fantasy movie.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    June 5, 2011
    TheDudeLebowski65
    Jumanji is one of those childhood favorites thats still relevant as an adult as it was when you were a kid. First where to start, the film is visually stunning with jaw dropping special effects. Joe Johnston' directing is brilliant, and he's able to turn out something really goo... read mored, entertaining, fun and humourous on screen. Sure the films story line is not all that developed, but it's still an interesting plot. The film is well acted by a good cast of actors including Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, a very young Kirsten Dunst and Jonathan Hyde. Jumanji is a must see for the whole family because it makes you rediscover that child inside, at least thats how I feel when I watch this film. The film is still very entertaining today as it was when first released. Robin Williams is terrific and so is the rest of the cast. Jumanji is the perfect family film, no matter how old you are, this film can appeal to different ages. I still view this film as one of my favorite childhood films. Some films from my childhood have lost their spark, and seem dated and plainly irritating and stupid; but thats not the case with Jumanji. Jumanji is a fun filled adventure thats very funny, well directed and well acted. It's rare that a film from ones childhood can still be good even when you're an dult, but Jumanji is one of the few films that is still great and you can watch it with your kids and still enjoy it yourself. A well made film with plenty of laughs, and one that brings back great memories.
  • skeletonking101
    January 31, 2011
    skeletonking101
    DISTURBING, the movie that still disturbs me to this day is the sound of "boom boom boom boom" noise that comes from the box

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Critic Reviews

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

A gloomy special-effects extravaganza filled with grotesque images, generating fear and despair. Full Review

January 1, 2000
USA Today

A calculated but very entertaining special effects extravaganza.

Charles Cassady
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Some thrills, but may be too much for little ones. Full Review

Peter Canavese
November 23, 2005
Peter Canavese, Groucho Reviews

Like the rest of Johnston's oeuvre, Jumanji puts vivid characters through paces that will quicken any child's pulse.

Emily Blunt
April 13, 2005
Emily Blunt, Blunt Review

This smart, scary film, is still a favorite to dust off and take from the "vhs" bin

Michael Dequina
December 8, 2004
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com

All the effects in the world can't disguise the thin plot. Full Review

Fred Topel
July 14, 2003
Fred Topel, About.com

Great special effects and exciting adventure stuff. A bit of a slow buildup and unnecessarily dead parents.

Widgett Walls
May 5, 2003
Widgett Walls, Needcoffee.com

Unsatisfied with just being cute, this sucker wound up being both fun and clever.

Christine James
June 5, 2002
Christine James, Boxoffice Magazine

A visually impressive and exhilarating adventure that keeps the suspense, thrills and comedy running high through the surprising end and supplies interesting characters with moving plights that keep t... Full Review

Neil Smith
April 17, 2001
Neil Smith, BBC

Take away the CGI mayhem and what emerges is a rather touching tale of second chances and innocence prematurely lost. Full Review

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