Expressive animation. Fun characters. Catchy songs. Endures as a crowd-pleasing Disney classic.
The Jungle Book (animated)
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Common Sense says
Jaunty animation meets jazzy songs.
Themes in this movie include: friendship
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 4 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
This review of The Jungle Book (animated) was written by Michael Scheinfeld
Parents need to know that this Disney classic has positive messages for kids about friendship and finding family in unexpected places. There are some scary and/or upsetting scenes, such as the final battle between Baloo (a bear) and Shere Khan (a tiger), but there's also lots of humor and catchy songs.
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- Families can talk about the music. What was your favorite song? What do Baloo's "Bare Necessities" song and "Hakuna Matata" from The Lion King have in common?
- How does Baloo's love of good music get him into trouble?
- Why does Bagheera worry when he finds out Baloo and Mowgli have teamed up?
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What’s the Story?
The 17th Disney animated feature and the last film supervised by Walt himself, THE JUNGLE BOOK is a charmer. Based on Rudyard Kipling's story, the movie tells the tale of Mowgli, the "man cub" found by benevolent panther Bagheera, who tucks the baby boy safely away with a family of wolves. Mowgli grows up happy, living in the jungles of India. But the jungle won't be safe for him once the tiger Shere Khan finds out here's there. So wise Bagheera (voiced by Sebastian Cabot) begins leading Mowgli toward civilization -- whether he wants to go or not. Along the way the pair encounters hypnotic snake Kaa (Sterling Holloway), an army of elephants, and, much to Bagheera's dismay, Baloo the bear (Phil Harris), a lovable "jungle bum" who temps Mowgli with his laid-back, "Bare Necessities" life. But when the two ditch Bagheera, life isn't all fun and games. Crazy orangutans (including their jazzy king, Louis Prima) run off with Mowgli and Shere Khan is hot on his trail. It'll take the unlikely team of Bagheera and Baloo to keep Mowgli safe.
Is It Any Good?
Kipling's classic story has been thoroughly Disney-fied, but it remains a lively and engrossing adventure with jaunty animation and delightful jazz-inspired songs. The very catchy tunes and expert voice cast deliver lots of laughs. A perennial favorite, The Jungle Book teems with lush atmosphere, lovable jungle animals, and toe-tapping song favorites like "The Bare Necessities" and "I Wanna Be Like You." Walt Disney's personal touch of cheerfully blending humor, heart, and music in a strong story dealing with life choices, is what elevates this movie. It's justifiably considered a classic despite the modest animation, which is pleasant but relatively streamlined in comparison to earlier Disney masterpieces.
The voice cast, many of whom were 1960s stars, adds considerably to the enjoyment. As the boisterous Baloo, Harris is a standout (he later provided the voice of the rascally O'Malley in The Aristocats). Memorable performances are also turned in by scat-singing Louis Prima as King Louie of the Apes, Disney veteran Sterling Holloway (the original Winnie the Pooh, and the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland) as the hissing Kaa, and Sanders, whose every syllable deliciously drips with venom. Watch this one with your kids and you'll soon "forget about your troubles and your strife" as you sing along with Baloo and Mowgli.
Movie Details
Studio: Disney, Director: Wolfgang Reitherman
Run time: 78 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/17/1967, DVD release: 10/2/2007
MPAA Rating: G
Run time: 78 minutes
Theatrical release: 10/17/1967, DVD release: 10/2/2007
MPAA Rating: G
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I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
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I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
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- Good role models
A jazzy movie with lovable characters and hilarious songs, this movie should be watched more often by young ones everywhere. Shere Khans a little freaky as is the snake, but surely something kids these days will cope with.
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I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
2 year old enjoyed it - Will hold off on watching again
It was good. My daughter who is 2 liked it but here are a few of my concerns... • through out the movie they talk about Shere Khan (tiger) wanting to kill the boy - a little upsetting • the snake Kaa is freaky • the last fighting scene is somewhat violent
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i laughed
This is a sweet movie & funny we have this at home & my kids love it. they like the music & stuff.
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Note to parents
The Kaa scene can be sexually sensitive to audiences.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
good
not the best disney classic
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Oh... god... it's so good...
This movie, is so good!!!
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Good Movie!
My son loves animals. So when they put this out I went and got it for him. As most 4 year olds are he has a hard time sitting through the whole thing but for most of it. He really enjoys it. If you have a child who loves animals, this is a good movie for them.
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A fun classic
Always up-beat songs, doesn't stop being funny and it's just a thrill for the family. Watch it if you haven't.
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I rate this title on for age 0 and give it
Golden Oldie
My son loves it even though we do have to skip any scene with Kaa the snake in it, even now that our son is 4, he's scared out of his wits. Apart from that, the perfect movie for small kiddies.
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