About The Jungle Book

The 2016 movie 'The Jungle Book' is a Disney live-action/CGI hybrid adaptation directed by Jon Favreau. It takes its inspiration from both Rudyard Kipling's eponymous collective works and the classic 1967 Disney animated film. The story follows Mowgli, a "man-cub" raised by wolves, who embarks on a perilous journey of self-discovery after he's forced to abandon the jungle because of the fearsome tiger Shere Khan.

Making/Production

The production design and animation were essential elements to bringing The Jungle Book to life. Utilizing the latest in visual effects technology, Favreau and the team were able to render an incredibly realistic and immersive world. They shot the film entirely in Los Angeles with Mowgli being the only live action character shot on location with the rest being created in post-production with 3D rendering.

Actors

• Neel Sethi as Mowgli: Sethi was the only live actor on set and delivered an impressive performance, successfully expressing Mowgli's energetic spirit and bravery.
• Idris Elba as Shere Khan: Elba influences terror and dread, providing the perfect voice characterization for the tyrannical tiger.
• Bill Murray as Baloo: Murray brought his iconic charm to the delightful bear, capturing the laid back and carefree nature of the character perfectly.
• Scarlett Johansson as Kaa: Johansson's hypnotic and sly persona gave the perfect voice performance for the enchanting python.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The movie was released almost 50 years after the animated version (1967).
• The director Jon Favreau and actor Neel Sethi (who played Mowgli) share the same birthday.
• The echoing voice of Kaa (Scarlett Johansson) is a callback to how the animated film did the character's hypnotism effect.

Awards

'The Jungle Book' won the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects at the 89th Annual Academy Awards, testament to its stunning and immersive visuals.

Quotes

• "Trust in me..." - Kaa
• "The jungle is no longer safe for you." - Bagheera
• "What's that?" "That's a man-cub." - Wolves

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Bare Necessities" performed by Bill Murray
• "I Wan'na Be Like You" performed by Christopher Walken
• "Trust in Me" performed by Scarlett Johansson