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Jumanji: The Next Level
2019 123 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.7
Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Director: Jake Kasdan
🎭 Based on
«Jumanji»
byChris Van Allsburg
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Description
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
Budget:
$125M
US Gross:
$320.31M
Worldwide:
$801.69M
Starring
Dwayne Johnson
Actor
Jack Black
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Kevin Hart
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2021
— Best Fantasy Film
Key opinion
Jumanji: The Next Level is widely viewed as a formulaic yet entertaining sequel that leans heavily on the charisma of its ensemble cast. While many appreciate the comedic potential of the body-swap mechanic, others argue the film relies too heavily on the structure of its predecessor and lacks narrative innovation.
| Acting | The comedic performances of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Jack Black effectively capture the mannerisms of the elderly characters. | |
| Production | The introduction of diverse environments like deserts and snowy peaks adds visual scale and variety to the adventure. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative structure feels like a redundant copy of the previous film, failing to provide a compelling reason for the characters' return. | |
| Screenplay | The villain lacks depth and meaningful motivation, functioning only as a superficial obstacle for the protagonists. | |
| Originality | The effectiveness of the body-swapping mechanic is debated, with some finding it a clever source of humor and others viewing it as a confusing or detracting gimmick. | |
| Adaptation | Opinions on the film's overall quality are split between those who find it a fun, rewatchable family experience and those who dismiss it as a hollow, cash-grab repetition of the 2017 reboot. |