Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Jones regards the adventure as a high-spirited, successful follow-up to the original. He praises its rip-roaring action and contemporary twists while noting that it downplays the jungle animal perils.

Hewitt finds the sequel a charming, consistently inventive reinvention, though its plot becomes predictable. He singles out the lead quartet’s chemistry and playful performances as the source of its constant chuckles.

Newman presents the film as an enjoyable, entertaining adventure sequel. He singles out the excellent cast as a major strength.

Walsh finds the film’s familiar, one-joke premise entertaining thanks to its cast and performances. She especially praises Jack Black’s comic portrayal of a self-obsessed teen and the cast’s ability to make the character dynamics work.

Rife finds the sequel inane but harmless, fast-paced, frequently funny, and consistently entertaining. She praises the cast’s comedic charisma, especially Dwayne Johnson’s playful performance, while faulting the try-hard dialogue and lack of the original’s surrealist flair.

The critic finds the adventure an enjoyable modernization that is funny enough for adults as well as young audiences. They single out the cast’s comic performances, especially Jack Black’s portrayal of a teenage girl in an adult man’s body.

Edelstein finds the film entertaining, wholesome fun, though somewhat bland. He praises the broad performances, especially Karen Gillan’s physical comedy, while wishing the artificial game world had pushed its settings further.

Strong finds the film a hollow, formulaic cash-in, though it works surprisingly well as mindless entertainment. She praises the cast’s chemistry and especially Jack Black’s playful performance as a teenage girl.

Bradshaw finds it an amiable, capable, if formulaic fantasy adventure. He particularly praises Dwayne Johnson’s endearing performance and Jack Black’s comic turn.

Clarke calls it a welcome Christmas surprise. She praises its plentiful self-referential laughs.

Ehrlich finds the sequel mildly amusing but weighed down by stale action and franchise nostalgia. He praises Jack Black’s comic performance as the source of the film’s only real laughs.

Turner finds the film underwhelming and repetitive, despite its likeable cast. He particularly criticizes the overused body-swap jokes and the action sequences’ lack of tension.

The critic finds the reboot sporadically diverting but ultimately soulless, calling it a losing game. He praises the canyon chase as the film’s best set-piece while faulting its weak connection to the original.

The critic finds the film muddled and overburdened by predictable, thinly developed character arcs. The review particularly faults its repetitive trait-based jokes and lack of suspense.

The critic pans the film as a dull, generic adventure with little excitement or comedy. He singles out Nick Jonas as the one performer who finds a relaxed, effective rhythm.

The critic finds it a cleverly crafted, good-natured family adventure with heart and laughs. The body-swapped performances, especially Jack Black’s portrayal of a self-absorbed teenage girl, are singled out for praise.

Han calls the film an outrageously fun, smart piece of escapist entertainment, despite occasional overreliance on silliness. She especially praises the cast’s body-swap performances and the comic rapport between Jack Black and Karen Gillan.

The critic calls the film a charming, funny family adventure that succeeds where similar mainstream releases often fail. They especially praise the cast’s comic reversals of teenage stereotypes, while noting that the update leaves behind the original’s melancholy and emotional depth.

The critic finds the sequel entertaining and fun, despite a loss of steam near the end. They praise the cast’s chemistry and single out Karen Gillan’s performance as a career best.

The critic finds the film entertaining, adventurous and funny, despite a weak ending. They single out Dwayne Johnson’s comic timing and Karen Gillan’s athletic performance for praise.

Pape finds the film an enjoyable, entertaining blockbuster, though it lacks the original’s emotional depth. He especially praises Jack Black’s comic performance as a teenage girl.

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Crow finds the film slight but amusing, an easygoing family adventure that earns its appeal through its cast. He especially praises Jack Black’s comic performance and the ensemble’s chemistry, while faulting the thin villain and story.

The critic finds the film a mediocre, flat action comedy that misses its potential to parody video games. He singles out Jack Black’s performance as the avatar of Bethany for praise.

The critic finds the film an exhausting, uneven nostalgia exercise with some diverting moments. The cast’s comic chemistry, especially Karen Gillan’s physical comedy, provides its strongest appeal.

Hammond finds the film a passable family outing but says its laughs and excitement rarely land. He singles out the CGI animals as the most amusing part, while criticizing the writing for weak jokes and setups.

McNear argues that the reboot is barely connected to the beloved original and uses its name mainly to trade on nostalgia. She criticizes its disregard for the original’s world and rules, finding little beyond jungle, game mechanics, and a big star to connect the films.