The Jungle Book 2
The Jungle Book 2

The Jungle Book 2

2003Movie72 minEnglish

Mowgli has been living in the man-village with his little stepbrother Ranjan and his best friend Shanti. But the man-cub still has that jungle rhythm in his heart, and he misses his old buddies Baloo and Bagheera. When Mowgli wanders back to the wild for some swingin' fun, he soon finds the man-eating tiger Shere Khan is lurking in the shadows and planning his revenge.

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IMDb4.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes31%
Metacritic38/100
Google Users53%
Director: Steve TrenbirthGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Musical

Plot Summary

Mowgli is living in the Man Village, but he misses his jungle friends and Baloo the bear. His wolf pack is in danger from Shere Khan, who is still seeking revenge. Baloo and King Louie try to lure Mowgli back to the jungle, but Mowgli's human friend, Shanti, follows him, leading to chaos.

Critical Reception

The Jungle Book 2 was met with generally negative reviews from critics, though it was slightly more favorable with audiences. Many critics found the animation to be subpar and the story uninspired, especially when compared to the original 1967 Disney classic. However, some acknowledged its entertainment value for younger viewers.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation quality is often seen as a significant step down from the original.
  • The plot is considered predictable and lacking the charm and originality of its predecessor.
  • While some find it watchable for young children, it fails to engage older audiences or evoke nostalgia effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest a mixed but leaning negative reception. Many felt it was a disappointing sequel that couldn't live up to the beloved original, citing weak storytelling and animation. A minority found it acceptable for its target demographic.

Fun Fact

The film features the return of many voice actors from the original 1967 film, including Phil Collins for Lucky, but due to the passing of other original cast members, new actors were brought in for characters like Baloo and Bagheera.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Decent watch at best, won't watch again, and can't recommend. Immediately, you can tell there is a dip in the quality of animation. To be fair, no only is this in that string of unnecessary sequels that Disney did, it is right after the...