The Jungle Book has been a children’s favourite story since time immemorial. The fascinating world of a jungle in which animals actually talk and live in peace and harmony, is one that does not leave much to be desired. Based on Rudyard Kipling’s collective works, The Jungle Book is the story of little Mowgli, a man-cub living amongst a pack of wolves in the jungle, trying to desperately to fit in. In the world of the wolves, the Mowgli finds himself lonely in his ways of survival. His best friend is none other than the beloved Bagheera, a panther, who helps him cope with the ways of the jungle. For the young man-cub, it is essential to be on guard all the time, for it is none other than the fierce tiger-Shere Khan- who is hunting him. Somewhere along the way, Mowgli bumps into Baloo, a brown bear who teaches him how to enjoy, live life to the fullest, and also teaches that it’s okay to bend the rules every once in a while. The movie guides us through the ups and downs of young Mowgli’s adventures, taking us through his tumultuous journey of trying to locate his roots- in which he ends up finding himself. The excellent animation, sound and dialogue will make sure that the audience is completely engrossed in the movie, and leave them wondering on the exciting adventure you and Mowgli will embark on next.
- Kashish