About Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle

Released in 2017, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle is the continuation of the 1995 hit movie Jumanji. This time, instead of a board game, Jumanji exists as a video game where four teenagers are sucked in during detention. In the game world, they take on grown-up avatars and must beat the game to return to their real world.

Making / Production

'Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle' was directed by Jake Kasdan and produced by Matt Tolmach and William Teitler. The screenplay was written by Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Scott Rosenberg, and Jeff Pinkner.

Actors

• Dwayne Johnson as Dr. Smolder Bravestone: Johnson played the role of the in-game character with a larger than life persona. He reflected the bravery and heroic sense of a classic adventurer.
• Kevin Hart as Fridge: Kevin Hart was successful in adding comedic elements to the intense adventure throughout the movie.
• Jack Black as Professor Sheldon Oberon: Jack Black played his character convincingly and provided balance to the team with his character's knowledge.
• Karen Gillan as Ruby Roundhouse: Karen Gillan played the character of a tough, skilled fighter which added an essential dynamic to the team of avatars.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This movie is a sequel to the original Jumanji (1995).
• The in-game characters are played by different actors than the characters’ real life counterparts, showing a comical disparity between the two.
• The film was shot in Hawaii.

Awards

The film was nominated for an MTV Movie + TV Award in 2018. Dwayne Johnson was nominated for the Best Comedic Performance during the award show.

Quotes

• "This is a video game, which means we all have special skills." - Dr. Smolder Bravestone
• "I'm still an overweight middle-aged man. This can't be happening!" - Professor Sheldon Oberon
• "This game sucks." - Fridge

Music and Soundtrack

• "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns 'N' Roses
• "Jumanji Jumanji" composed by Henry Jackman
• "The Jaguar Shrine" composed by Henry Jackman