Jumanji
Roll the dice and unleash the excitement!
Overview
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.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
Jumanji was released during a time when family-friendly adventure films were popular. The movie reflects themes common in 1990s cinema, such as the struggle between modernity and nature, and the importance of human connection.
- The film offers a unique blend of adventure, comedy, and drama that keeps the audience engaged.
- Jumanji features impressive special effects for its time, enhancing the fantasy element of the story.
- The strong performances by Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, and Bradley Pierce make the characters memorable and endearing.
- The thematic exploration of consequences, friendship, and redemption adds depth to the narrative.
Fun Facts
- Robin Williams' character, Alan Parrish, was originally intended to be a villain but was changed during production.
- The film was initially rejected by several studios due to its unconventional plot.
- The Jumanji board game seen in the movie is based on a real-life board game created in 1959.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Roll the dice and unleash the excitement!"
Italiano
IT
Title: Jumanji
"Lancia i dadi e scatena l'avventura!"
Français
FR
Title: Jumanji
"Dépêchez-vous, sinon le jeu l'emporte sur vous !"
Pусский
RU
Title: Джуманджи
"Эта игра заставит Вас поверить в чудеса"
Deutsch
DE
Title:
"Wenn der Würfel rollt, spielt die Welt verrückt!"
Español
ES
Title: Jumanji
"Hay una selva dentro."
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Cast
Crew
Reviews
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 Jonathan Hyde. The story is about a weird board game that when played unleashes hazards from the jungle with every throw of the dice. Once you have started playing you have to finish the game for normality to be resumed.
Simple in plot and coming off as an excuse to show off some impressive effects -said the critics - Jumanji defied the critics of the time to become a box office winner and a family favourite. Enough of a favourite to spawn a sequel (Zathura 2005), an animated TV series and a board game. In truth the film is reliant on the effects to entertain, with the cast (all competent and enjoyable) merely lurching from one perilous throw of the dice to another. But to call the film shallow is wrong and ignorant. There's flecks of bad parenting, peer pressure, grief and bullying, while the impact of a missing child on one town is a noteworthy addition to the story line. You wonder if those critics actually paid attention during their free viewings?
Yes it's berserker family fun, but it's not without worth in the writing either. Besides which, for the action set pieces and the laughs, they alone mean the film has its merits. 7/10
The original movie. Robin Williams makes this movie funny. Honestly without him the movie would be nothing.
Oscar Awards
Wins
Haven't Won A Oscar
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Clip
Alan Tricks Sarah Into Finishing the Game
Bloopers
Gag Reel
Clip
First 10 Minutes