As the boy who finds out that Civilization can be more dangerous than any jungle, Jason Scott Lee is the perfect embodiment of Mowgli, capturing the character's innocence and naive nature in a way that is always credible. His only interest in Mowgli is to have him lead him to the hidden city. 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. Detailed 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. It features an excellent cast headed by Jason Scott Lee, Lena Headey, Sam Neill and John Cleese, all giving admirable performances. 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.
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