

The famous story has its share of jungle thrills and these have been broadened to include even more conflict in the jealousy that evolves between Mowgli and a British officer who wants to marry the girl. It features an excellent cast headed by Jason Scott Lee, Lena Headey, Sam Neill and John Cleese, all giving admirable performances.ĭetailed scenic wonders of the jungle with dense foliage, rippling waterfalls, exotic plants and animals-and best of all, the majestic looking sets for the hidden city holding all the treasures, are what make the film worth watching.


Having missed this when first released, it was a pleasure to discover that this version of Kipling's THE JUNGLE BOOK has been photographed with stunning results in WideScreen color. Reviewed by Doylenf 7 / 10 Darker and more intense version is visually impressive.
