Jumanji [Blu-ray] [Region B] [1996]

great movie but cheesy anamations

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.

Really good movie

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!

Jumamanji is a classic film and it’s been brilliant to watch. I personally think it’s bettler than the remake

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.

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

Good as described

Very cool movie for the family

この映画好きです。当時のSFXの最高水準をいってます。シナリオも中々練り込まれていて面白い。ザスーラもUHDで出してください。

Great Movie for all ages

El Steelbook (que no nos vamos a engañar es lo más importante de esta edición), es espectacular, precioso, y como digo no puede faltar en la colección de alguien que se precie de ser exactamente eso, un coleccionista. Decir que este Steelbook esta descatalogado desde hace bastante tiempo, es decir, que posiblemente eta sea una de las últimas ocasiones para conseguirlo, al menos a un buen precio. La película esta en perfecto Castellano, es más, cuando metes el disco en el reproductor los menús ya salen en castellano En cuanto a calidad de vídeo no os voy a engañar, esta claro que esta no es una película de referencia visual pero se ve muy bien. No he tenido la versión en DVD y por tanto no se si mejorara mucho pero no creo que defraude a nadie en este aspecto. En cuanto a calidad de audio (solo hablo de la pista en Castellano), ocurre un poco lo mismo que con el vídeo, no va destacar por ser un audio de referencia pero se escucha muy bien y en varias ocasiones hace uso de los canales traseros así como del sufwofer. Yo desde luego estoy muy contento con la compra que como digo no puede faltarle a ningún coleccionista.

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