About Jumanji

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• Making / Production
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• Awards
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• Music
• Soundtrack

About

Jumanji is a classic kids' movie released in 1995, directed by Joe Johnston. It is based on a children's book written by Chris Van Allsburg. The story revolves around a magical board game that brings its elements into real life, creating an exciting and dangerous adventure for the players.

The main character, Alan Parrish, gets trapped inside the game as a young boy when he starts playing with his friend Sarah Whittle. Twenty-six years later, two siblings, Judy and Peter Shepherd, discover the game and unknowingly release Alan from his captivity. Together, they must finish the game and undo all the chaos that has been unleashed.

Making / Production

Jumanji was produced by Scott Kroopf and William Teitler. The screenplay was written by Greg Taylor, Jonathan Hensleigh, and Jim Strain. The movie was filmed in various locations, including Keene, New Hampshire, and Vancouver, British Columbia. The visual effects were created by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), adding to the magical and thrilling elements of the game.

Actors

• Robin Williams as Alan Parrish - a character trapped in the Jumanji game for 26 years.
• Kirsten Dunst as Judy Shepherd - one of the siblings who releases Alan and plays the game.
• Bradley Pierce as Peter Shepherd - Judy's younger brother and fellow player of Jumanji.
• Bonnie Hunt as Sarah Whittle - a former friend of Alan, who also played the game as a child.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Robin Williams' character, Alan Parrish, was initially played by a young actor named Adam Hann-Byrd for the first 20 minutes of the movie.
• The animatronic animals used in the movie were created by Stan Winston Studio, known for their work in movies like Jurassic Park.
• The sound of the Jumanji game board was created by recording the sound of a wooden chair being dragged on a cement floor.
• The film was a box office success, grossing over $262 million worldwide.

Awards

Jumanji received several awards and nominations, including the Saturn Award for Best Special Effects and the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films Award for Best Fantasy Film.

Quotes

• "In the jungle you must wait, until the dice read five or eight." - Alan Parrish
• "A little rain never hurt anybody." - Alan Parrish
• "I've seen things you've only seen in your nightmares." - Alan Parrish
• "It's a stampede!" - Judy Shepherd

Music

The musical score for Jumanji was composed by James Horner, known for his work on films like Titanic and Braveheart. The soundtrack features a mix of adventurous and mysterious themes, perfectly capturing the tone of the movie.

Soundtrack

• "Main Titles" - James Horner
• "Prologue" - James Horner
• "A New World" - James Horner
• "Saying Goodbye" - James Horner
• "An Old Friend" - James Horner
• "Off Balance" - James Horner
• "Sound Effects and Overdramatics" - The Used
• "Wordplay" - Jason Mraz