I was actually really impressed by this movie! I had heard a lot beforehand because basically everyone saw it before me. It's been out for awhile and I only now got to see it, and I was impressed even beyond what everybody said. My expectations were pretty high, and I loved it!
Not much can be said for the technical stuff. The camerawork was pretty basic and save for Karen Gillan's one awesome motorcycle-flying-kick-thing, the special effects weren't amazing. The music was also fine but nothing spectacular. I enjoyed this movie thoroughly, but solely for the acting and the plot. It was basic, but hilarious and enticing. I was never bored.
I loved the acting! The cast was INCREDIBLE for this movie and all of them did amazing in their roles. It was so funny to see the Rock playing such a nerd and being so sad to lose his own body at the end and for Kevin Hart to try to act all tough when he's so tiny. Jack Black did an amazing job of appearing feminine but not so much so that it's stupid. The whole relationship between Jack Black and Karen Gillan was incredible because it portrayed a very real friendship of support instead of jealousy. I loved to see that done for once. Also, Nick Jonas? Amazing. I did not see that coming. I adored the jab at how there's only ever one female playable character in these video games and how they always dress in skimpy clothes. I loved how Ruby Roundhouse did dance fighting though (even though it was really just fighting with music in the background). The part with the snakes was amazing. Everything was done in an amazing way to make it funny. As an avid video game player, I thought the way the NPCs were written was HILARIOUS, especially Rhys Darby. I loved this movie! It was so funny!
So yep, that's about it! It sure wasn't an art film by any means, but I was thoroughly entertained! I recommend seeing it, you'll laugh a lot.
Warnings for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Some death, a little blood, some cursing, nothing too big
P.S. THE KISS SCENE? I DIED. THAT WAS SO REAL I FEEL LIKE PERSONALLY ATTACKED.
Warnings for Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle: Some death, a little blood, some cursing, nothing too big
P.S. THE KISS SCENE? I DIED. THAT WAS SO REAL I FEEL LIKE PERSONALLY ATTACKED.