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When siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game that opens the door to a magical world, they unwittingly invite Alan -- an adult who's been trapped inside the game for 26 years -- into their living room. Alan's only hope for freedom is to finish the game, which proves risky as all three find themselves running from giant rhinoceroses, evil monkeys and other terrifying creatures.
A magical board game unleashes a jungle adventure on a young boy who was trapped in it for decades. When he's finally freed, he must team up with a young girl and her brother to finish the game and stop its wild jungle elements from taking over their town. They face stampeding animals, dangerous plants, and a hunter determined to win the game at any cost.
Jumanji was a commercial success, grossing over $262 million worldwide against a $65 million budget. Critically, it received mixed reviews, with many praising Robin Williams' performance and the film's inventive special effects for its time, while some criticized the plot's simplicity and pacing.
Praised for its imaginative concept and Robin Williams' charismatic performance.
Appreciated for its groundbreaking visual effects and adventurous spirit.
Criticized for a somewhat predictable storyline and occasional tonal inconsistencies.
Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed Jumanji for its fun and thrilling adventure, particularly highlighting Robin Williams' comedic talent and the exciting, creature-filled action. Some viewers found the story a bit too simplistic for adults but a captivating experience for children.
Nominated for Saturn Awards for Best Fantasy Film and Best Young Actor (Bradley Pierce).
The film's visual effects were revolutionary for their time, with the CGI monkeys in the auction house scene being some of the earliest fully digital characters used in a major motion picture.
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I’d watched this for about twenty minutes before I realised that it was Kirsten Dunst who was keeping her panic-stricken younger brother “Peter” (Bradley Pierce) company as they discover a rather elegant looking board game in their new home...
I’d watched this for about twenty minutes before I realised that it was Kirsten Dunst who was keeping her panic-stricken younger brother “Peter” (Bradley Pierce) as they discover a rather elegant looking board game in their new home. We alr...
The original movie. Robin Williams makes this movie funny. Honestly without him the movie would be nothing.
Throw the dice and take a turn, Jumanji made the critics gurn. Jumanji is directed by Joe Johnston and based on Chris Van Allsburg's short story of the same name. It stars Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce and Jo...