JUMANJI (Theatrical Release USA 1995)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.9|5.0 Starsìììì

Jumanji—one of Ben Meyers International Movie Critics best films of 1995—makes the classic list. The storyline is fresh, unique, entertaining, and action-packed from the beginning to the end. Special effects are beyond their time. It’s a ‘can watch it more than once’ movie with outstanding cast choices: Adam Hann-Byrd, Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Laura Bell Bundy, Kristen Dunst, and Bradley Pierce.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Children find a board game that gives more thrills than throwing the dice and moving around ‘Go’.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Joe Johnston for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Robert W. Cort, Ted Field, and Larry J. Franco for making the film possible. Thank you to Composer James Horner for terrific musical accompaniment, to Author Chris Van Allsburg for writing the book, to Greg Taylor, Jim Strain and Chris Van Allsburg for the screen story, and Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor and Jim Strain for the script. Additional characters/cast include: Sam Parrish/Van Pelt (Jonathan Hyde), Carl Bentley (David Alan Grier), Nora Shepherd (Bebe Neuwirth), and Carol Parrish (Patricia Clarkson).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This film is absolutely an entertainment masterpiece.

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