When it came out on DVD, we bought it and our entire family loved it. I'd definitely recommend this if you're looking for something that's easy to watch, nothing more, nothing less. It's a pure popcorn movie.
[32] On September 20, Ser'Darius Blain was cast as Anthony "Fridge" Johnson and Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker. [11] The first film's co-writer, Jonathan Hensleigh, had written the initial draft. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Amazon Prime members in the United States could access to tickets for a December 8 screening of the film at select Regal, National Amusements, ArcLight Cinemas and AMC theaters. In this fun comedic adventure, 4 teens get sucked into the video game world of Jumanji and have to finish the dangerous game to escape. [45] The film was released on IMAX 2D on January 12, 2018. Action, And lastly, the shy, but cynical girl is the Lara Croft-ripoff. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. This reboot wont blow your mind, but its an easy, funny, and action-packed summer flick made much better than it needed to be by standout performances from Jack Black and Kevin Hart. Cookie Consent Tool, 2019Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc.All rights reserved. [51] The 38.4 percent weekend-to-weekend increase was the fourth-largest for a film playing in over 3,000 theaters; The Greatest Showman set the record for best hold the same weekend.
I suppose that nostalgia had SOMETHING to do with that, given that it's, again, the sequel to a somewhat beloved movie starring Robin Williams. Did a large animal step on it? I realize I'm looking at this as someone who, you know, actually plays video games and also as someone who thinks logically, but wouldn't dying, technically, spit me out into the real world again? [42], Sony initially gave the film a release date of December 25, 2016. [21][22] Scott Rosenberg was hired in October 2015 to rewrite the script for the film, whose production was a high priority for the studio. It's broken, missing large chunks amd doesn't close. Select the department you want to search in. "[67], A mobile game titled Jumanji: The Mobile Game, developed by Idiocracy Games and published by NHN Entertainment, was released for Android and iOS on December 14, 2017. [37], Principal photography began on September 19, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii,[28][38] primarily at the Kualoa Ranch nature reserve. The sequel to the classic adventure comedy actually ties into the old film rather nicely and respectfully. The group encounter the game's non-player character guide Nigel Billingsly, who provides them with the game's narrative and their characters' backstories. [83] Filming began in January 2019. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. You're almost there! This is a lighthearted and fun action movie that's appropriate for most of the family (there are quite a few sexual and anatomical innuendos that will likely be misunderstood or unnoticed by very young children and one of the main characters is in extremely skimpy attire throughout the film - a fact that is addressed with incredulity and doesn't affect her ability to be the strongest and best fighter in the group). Opting to play the game, he is suddenly sucked inside upon choosing a character. 2 and Wonder Woman. This was a great "sequel" to the beloved original film. [25][26] The film had used the working title "Jumanji" and the final title and the use of the song "Welcome to the Jungle" was suggested by Jack Black. Very disappointed. [74], A virtual reality experience titled Jumanji: The VR Adventure, developed by MWM Immersive and published by Sony Pictures Virtual Reality, was released on Steam for HTC Vive on January 17, 2018. Appearing as staff members of Brantford High School are Marc Evan Jackson as Principal Bentley, Carlease Burke as history teacher Miss Mathers, Missi Pyle as gym teacher Coach Webb, and Maribeth Monroe as Bethany's English teacher. 
Deadline Hollywood calculated its net profit as $305.7 million when factoring all expenses and revenues, making it 2017's fourth-most-profitable release. *For Playback in 4K with HDR, you need a 4K UHD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and high-speed HDMI 2.0A cables. But I definitely would say that I enjoyed my time with this movie quite a bit. Coming Soon. Forgot your password? ", "They're remaking 'Jumanji,' and the Internet rage is real", "People Are Livid About This Jumanji Remake, and We Don't Blame Them", "Don't Worry Internet, Star of the Original 'Jumanji' Movie Doesn't Believe Sony Should Reboot the Film Either", "Scott Rosenberg Comes Aboard 'Jumanji' For Columbia Pictures", "Jake Kasdan To Helm 'Jumanji' Reboot For Sony", "How Video Games From The 1990s Are Influencing Jumanji, According To The Rock", "Director Jake Kasdan Talks the Status of 'Jumanji 4' & Tricky Franchise Time Travel", "Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson Circling 'Jumanji' Reimagining (EXCLUSIVE)", "Dwayne Johnson Officially Boards Jumanji Remake", "Nick Jonas In Talks To Join 'Jumanji' Movie", "Dwayne Johnson Says Jumanji Will Not be a Reboot", "Karen Gillan Game For Big Role In 'Jumanji' Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart", "Sony's 'Jumanji' Adds Two More Players Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Jumanji' Sequel Adds 'Naked Brothers Band' Star", "I'm confused by my costume today #setlife #jumanji", "Tim Matheson On Board For 'Jumanji' Alongside Dwayne Johnson", "Jumanji Starts Production and The Rock Shares a Set Video", "How to explore the real Jumanji jungle where you can have your own adventure", "James Newton Howard to Score Jake Kasdan's 'Jumanji' Sequel", "JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE The Art of VFX", "Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake", "Jumanji Overtakes Spider-Man as Sony's Biggest Domestic Box Office Release Ever", "No. [citation needed], Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released on Digital HD on March 6, 2018, and on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D (excluding North America) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 20, although the film was still in theaters. [78], Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Nick Jonas discussed the plot of the next Jumanji film (referred to as Jumanji 3) in interviews, including the possibility of the film exploring the origins of the game. Dont worry, it wont take long. [27], Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart were in early talks in April 2016 to star in the film (although both actors had other projects at the time). All three of these movies are based on established, long-running franchises. That's obviously supposed to be the gimmick.
[56], It again topped the box office for a fourth consecutive week (its sixth week overall in theatres) with $19.5 million, topping new releases 12 Strong and Den of Thieves. and the Terms and Policies, [75] Although it was announced that the experience would be released on Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR,[76] the releases were canceled, as the game was heavily criticized for its poor graphics and hardware performance. [10] Inside the game, Cooper would have teamed up with hybrid animals, which were going to be animated with CGI; Sony Pictures Consumer Products executive VP of worldwide consumer products Peter Dang revealed prototype drawings of animals that may have appeared in the film, all designed by Ken Ralston, who served as visual effects supervisor in the original film and was planned to make his directorial debut with Jumanji 2, slated for a Christmas 2000 release date. In 1996, Brantford, New Hampshire, teenager Alex Vreeke receives Jumanji, which was previously disposed of by Alan Parrish and Sarah Whittle in 1969,[a] from his father who discovered it at the coast. Honestly, I can't really tell you what I was expecting out of this movie. Read audience reviews. Cinemark Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. While walking home, they unexpectedly find the Vreeke home restored and decorated for a Christmas family gathering. [33][34][35] In November, Bobby Cannavale announced his casting in the film,[36] and in December, Tim Matheson joined the cast as Old Man Vreeke. Regal Coming Soon. Do Not Sell My Personal Information ", "Smallest Second Weekend Drops: 1982Present", "Hugh Jackman's 'The Greatest Showman' Just Set A New Box Office Record", "January Slows As 'Jumanji' Takes No. [63] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone writes "enough star power and comic zest to deliver a fun time at the movies barely" and praises the cast, particularly Jack Black as hilarious and for finding the "vulnerable heart" of the character. ", "NHN Entertainment partners with Sony Pictures on soft-launched Jumanji mobile game tie-in", "Dear Adventurers, Every journey must come to an end, and unfortunately, we must announce that Jumanji: The Mobile Game service will end on Wednesday, May 24th PDT. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. I really didn't care if I saw it or not but I had two of my kids really wanting to see it so reluctantly I took them. Like I've mentioned a few times before, I thought the trailer to Serenity was awful and that movie, realistically speaking, ended up being one of my favorite sci-fi movies of all time. One thing that I do wonder about is how come the characters instantly assume that, they're given three lives, once they lose all three lives, they die in the game and in the real world. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a 2017 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, co-written by Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, and Jeff Pinkner, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, and Bobby Cannavale. Nigel hands Spencer the jewel, having stolen it from Van Pelt, and before driving off he instructs the group to return it to a statue at the shrine and call out "Jumanji" to lift the curse and leave the game. Doesn't have major substance. But, realistically speaking, for this to be the fifth-highest grossing movie of last year, there has to be something more at play here than nostalgia. [59], Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle concluded 2017 as the fifth highest-grossing film of the year worldwide.
In India, the film was released in English, Tamil, Hindi & Telugu languages on December 20, while in China, the film was released on December 29. [4], Dave White of TheWrap praised the cast and called the film a pleasant surprise: "Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle is the Christmas tentpole release that aims to please and succeeds, a funny family entertainment product that subverts more expectations than it was obligated to contractually".
[32] On September 20, Ser'Darius Blain was cast as Anthony "Fridge" Johnson and Madison Iseman as Bethany Walker. [11] The first film's co-writer, Jonathan Hensleigh, had written the initial draft. Just confirm how you got your ticket. Amazon Prime members in the United States could access to tickets for a December 8 screening of the film at select Regal, National Amusements, ArcLight Cinemas and AMC theaters. In this fun comedic adventure, 4 teens get sucked into the video game world of Jumanji and have to finish the dangerous game to escape. [45] The film was released on IMAX 2D on January 12, 2018. Action, And lastly, the shy, but cynical girl is the Lara Croft-ripoff. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. This reboot wont blow your mind, but its an easy, funny, and action-packed summer flick made much better than it needed to be by standout performances from Jack Black and Kevin Hart. Cookie Consent Tool, 2019Sony Pictures Digital Productions Inc.All rights reserved. [51] The 38.4 percent weekend-to-weekend increase was the fourth-largest for a film playing in over 3,000 theaters; The Greatest Showman set the record for best hold the same weekend.
I suppose that nostalgia had SOMETHING to do with that, given that it's, again, the sequel to a somewhat beloved movie starring Robin Williams. Did a large animal step on it? I realize I'm looking at this as someone who, you know, actually plays video games and also as someone who thinks logically, but wouldn't dying, technically, spit me out into the real world again? [42], Sony initially gave the film a release date of December 25, 2016. [21][22] Scott Rosenberg was hired in October 2015 to rewrite the script for the film, whose production was a high priority for the studio. It's broken, missing large chunks amd doesn't close. Select the department you want to search in. "[67], A mobile game titled Jumanji: The Mobile Game, developed by Idiocracy Games and published by NHN Entertainment, was released for Android and iOS on December 14, 2017. [37], Principal photography began on September 19, 2016, in Honolulu, Hawaii,[28][38] primarily at the Kualoa Ranch nature reserve. The sequel to the classic adventure comedy actually ties into the old film rather nicely and respectfully. The group encounter the game's non-player character guide Nigel Billingsly, who provides them with the game's narrative and their characters' backstories. [83] Filming began in January 2019. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. You're almost there! This is a lighthearted and fun action movie that's appropriate for most of the family (there are quite a few sexual and anatomical innuendos that will likely be misunderstood or unnoticed by very young children and one of the main characters is in extremely skimpy attire throughout the film - a fact that is addressed with incredulity and doesn't affect her ability to be the strongest and best fighter in the group). Opting to play the game, he is suddenly sucked inside upon choosing a character. 2 and Wonder Woman. This was a great "sequel" to the beloved original film. [25][26] The film had used the working title "Jumanji" and the final title and the use of the song "Welcome to the Jungle" was suggested by Jack Black. Very disappointed. [74], A virtual reality experience titled Jumanji: The VR Adventure, developed by MWM Immersive and published by Sony Pictures Virtual Reality, was released on Steam for HTC Vive on January 17, 2018. Appearing as staff members of Brantford High School are Marc Evan Jackson as Principal Bentley, Carlease Burke as history teacher Miss Mathers, Missi Pyle as gym teacher Coach Webb, and Maribeth Monroe as Bethany's English teacher. Deadline Hollywood calculated its net profit as $305.7 million when factoring all expenses and revenues, making it 2017's fourth-most-profitable release. *For Playback in 4K with HDR, you need a 4K UHD TV with HDR, an Ultra HD Blu-ray player and high-speed HDMI 2.0A cables. But I definitely would say that I enjoyed my time with this movie quite a bit. Coming Soon. Forgot your password? ", "They're remaking 'Jumanji,' and the Internet rage is real", "People Are Livid About This Jumanji Remake, and We Don't Blame Them", "Don't Worry Internet, Star of the Original 'Jumanji' Movie Doesn't Believe Sony Should Reboot the Film Either", "Scott Rosenberg Comes Aboard 'Jumanji' For Columbia Pictures", "Jake Kasdan To Helm 'Jumanji' Reboot For Sony", "How Video Games From The 1990s Are Influencing Jumanji, According To The Rock", "Director Jake Kasdan Talks the Status of 'Jumanji 4' & Tricky Franchise Time Travel", "Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson Circling 'Jumanji' Reimagining (EXCLUSIVE)", "Dwayne Johnson Officially Boards Jumanji Remake", "Nick Jonas In Talks To Join 'Jumanji' Movie", "Dwayne Johnson Says Jumanji Will Not be a Reboot", "Karen Gillan Game For Big Role In 'Jumanji' Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart", "Sony's 'Jumanji' Adds Two More Players Alongside Dwayne Johnson & Kevin Hart", "Dwayne Johnson's 'Jumanji' Sequel Adds 'Naked Brothers Band' Star", "I'm confused by my costume today #setlife #jumanji", "Tim Matheson On Board For 'Jumanji' Alongside Dwayne Johnson", "Jumanji Starts Production and The Rock Shares a Set Video", "How to explore the real Jumanji jungle where you can have your own adventure", "James Newton Howard to Score Jake Kasdan's 'Jumanji' Sequel", "JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE The Art of VFX", "Sony Dates 16 Films Including Two More 'Bad Boys' Sequels, 'Jumanji' Remake", "Jumanji Overtakes Spider-Man as Sony's Biggest Domestic Box Office Release Ever", "No. [citation needed], Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle was released on Digital HD on March 6, 2018, and on DVD, Blu-ray, Blu-ray 3D (excluding North America) and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on March 20, although the film was still in theaters. [78], Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, and Nick Jonas discussed the plot of the next Jumanji film (referred to as Jumanji 3) in interviews, including the possibility of the film exploring the origins of the game. Dont worry, it wont take long. [27], Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart were in early talks in April 2016 to star in the film (although both actors had other projects at the time). All three of these movies are based on established, long-running franchises. That's obviously supposed to be the gimmick. [56], It again topped the box office for a fourth consecutive week (its sixth week overall in theatres) with $19.5 million, topping new releases 12 Strong and Den of Thieves. and the Terms and Policies, [75] Although it was announced that the experience would be released on Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR,[76] the releases were canceled, as the game was heavily criticized for its poor graphics and hardware performance. [10] Inside the game, Cooper would have teamed up with hybrid animals, which were going to be animated with CGI; Sony Pictures Consumer Products executive VP of worldwide consumer products Peter Dang revealed prototype drawings of animals that may have appeared in the film, all designed by Ken Ralston, who served as visual effects supervisor in the original film and was planned to make his directorial debut with Jumanji 2, slated for a Christmas 2000 release date. In 1996, Brantford, New Hampshire, teenager Alex Vreeke receives Jumanji, which was previously disposed of by Alan Parrish and Sarah Whittle in 1969,[a] from his father who discovered it at the coast. Honestly, I can't really tell you what I was expecting out of this movie. Read audience reviews. Cinemark Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 48 hours to finish once started. and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. While walking home, they unexpectedly find the Vreeke home restored and decorated for a Christmas family gathering. [33][34][35] In November, Bobby Cannavale announced his casting in the film,[36] and in December, Tim Matheson joined the cast as Old Man Vreeke. Regal Coming Soon. Do Not Sell My Personal Information ", "Smallest Second Weekend Drops: 1982Present", "Hugh Jackman's 'The Greatest Showman' Just Set A New Box Office Record", "January Slows As 'Jumanji' Takes No. [63] Peter Travers of Rolling Stone writes "enough star power and comic zest to deliver a fun time at the movies barely" and praises the cast, particularly Jack Black as hilarious and for finding the "vulnerable heart" of the character. ", "NHN Entertainment partners with Sony Pictures on soft-launched Jumanji mobile game tie-in", "Dear Adventurers, Every journey must come to an end, and unfortunately, we must announce that Jumanji: The Mobile Game service will end on Wednesday, May 24th PDT. We wont be able to verify your ticket today, but its great to know for the future. I really didn't care if I saw it or not but I had two of my kids really wanting to see it so reluctantly I took them. Like I've mentioned a few times before, I thought the trailer to Serenity was awful and that movie, realistically speaking, ended up being one of my favorite sci-fi movies of all time. One thing that I do wonder about is how come the characters instantly assume that, they're given three lives, once they lose all three lives, they die in the game and in the real world. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is a 2017 American fantasy adventure comedy film directed by Jake Kasdan, co-written by Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, and Jeff Pinkner, and starring Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, and Bobby Cannavale. Nigel hands Spencer the jewel, having stolen it from Van Pelt, and before driving off he instructs the group to return it to a statue at the shrine and call out "Jumanji" to lift the curse and leave the game. Doesn't have major substance. But, realistically speaking, for this to be the fifth-highest grossing movie of last year, there has to be something more at play here than nostalgia. [59], Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle concluded 2017 as the fifth highest-grossing film of the year worldwide.
In India, the film was released in English, Tamil, Hindi & Telugu languages on December 20, while in China, the film was released on December 29. [4], Dave White of TheWrap praised the cast and called the film a pleasant surprise: "Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle is the Christmas tentpole release that aims to please and succeeds, a funny family entertainment product that subverts more expectations than it was obligated to contractually".