Jumanji [DVD] [1996]

Very good quality and a great price for the item

4K releases pre-2000'ish are a bit hit and miss in definition quality as many have no doubt found, however, am delighted to say this movie-gem of 1995 is in my view, pretty good on 4K, not perfect, but, far better than the earlier Blu-ray release. The story tells of how a young boy Alan Parish (young Adam Hann-Byrd - older The Legendary talent Robin Williams) running from bullies finds a box buried 100 years ago (1869) by two boys, it's a game called Jumanji. After an argument with his father at home, Alan had decided to run away, however, friend Sarah Whittle (young Laura Bell Bundy - older Bonnie Hunt) brings back his bike the bullies had taken, Alan invites Sarah to play the game he'd found.....the game eerie from the word go, strange sounds and messages, even the pieces move when the dice is rolled....scarily Alan is pulled into the crystal, he's disappeared. Twenty-Six years have passed, Alan's parents had died in a skiing accident, the house is sold, Judy (Kirsten Dunst) and Peter (Bradley Pierce) move in with their Aunt. Very soon they hear drum-like noises, Judy and Jack investigate, they find Jumanji and decide to play the game, eerily with strange noises and messages creatures begin to come forth from the board, mosquitoes followed by numerous mischievous monkeys, though scared, the game insists that it has to be played until complete when everything will return to normal, the next throw a bearded Alan along with a Lion springs out. Alan, of course, doesn't know what has happened during the years he's been missing presumed dead. Well, Alan realises they need old-friend Sarah to join the game to have any chance of completing it, Sarah all this time on is reluctant with vivid memories of seeing Alan pulled into the game 26 years ago, but does. Well mayhem follows as the Jungle and its creatures come to town (Brantford) Will the four complete the game and send the Jungle and its creatures back to where they come from? This is certainly a fun ride that'll both hold your attention and amuse as the film unfolds. Unlike the newer films where the key-characters are pulled into the Jungle, the Jungle comes to them. For me, the film so much better than what has followed....certainly worth a re-visit or indeed first viewing.....enjoy.

Excellent classic film with the late ‘Robin Williams’ Adventure, fun for the whole family

This film came out when I was a kid. Now my children are watching it! Was a little scary in parts for my 3 year old but she's watched it 10+ times now so can't have been that bad! Even though it's 14 years old it still seems quite current. It has a unique plot which I think helps, and will probably sell more copies now they're doing the remake. Worth a watch!

Classic film and it's the best ever.

Good

I absolutely love this film. Although I am 38 I missed it the first time round and have only just seen it with my children. It is sooo good. It has everything: tears, laughter, scary moments. Brilliant acting. The concept of a board game coming to life is perfect for my children's ages (5 and 7). They were not at all scared by this film (although it is a PG). I have seen scarier U's. It should be noted that the new Jumanji is a 12 so I would need to check that out first. This film uses computer graphics well- it must have been in its infancy but they are high quality. It has such a good plot. Lots of heart. Love stories from family to friends and love interests. All the different threads get tied up in such a satisfying way that I feel it is a screenwriting masterpiece! Great acting by all and lovely to see Robin Williams again. He is great as always. I really enjoyed this. Definitely fun for all the family.

My granddaughter loved it

My grandson loved it

今見直してもファンタジー映画の傑作。 スピーディーに展開し、テーマパークのアトラクションのように楽しめる。 かなり昔の作品だが、当時としてはCGの出来栄えは優れている。 子役のキルスティン・ダンストがとにかく可愛い！ 4K UHD盤のレビュー。 解像度は素晴らしく良い。最近のデジタル録画の4K映像のよう。但し、少しばかりやりすぎの感もあり、シーンによっては、フィルムグレインが強調されて、見にくいところがある。再生機器のセッティングで緩和されそうだが。 画面のコントラストも強く、明暗はクッキリとしており、いかにも4K HDRという映像。 昔の作品らしく、もう少し緩い画質の方が好まれる方もいらっしゃるかもしれない。

Great Movie for all ages

Dopo molti anni dalla sua prima uscita acquistato per condividerlo con le giovani nipoti, rimaste soddisfatte e divertite. Film molto fantasioso, originale e divertente.

Le blu-ray correspond à la description. Très surpris et content d'avoir un doublage en japonais. C'est pas très courant !