The Jungle Book (2016)

"Once again, Iron Man director Jon Favreau has magically pulled out another incredibly fun blockbuster from behind Disney’s circular ear. While it tips its hat to the 1967 animated film, this fantastical retelling of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale moves to its own vibrant drum beat with a visual razzle dazzle that takes the tiger from Life of Pi and multiplies it by a whole jungle."

"Maintaining the buoyant heartbeat beneath all the digital flash, Favreau never loses sight of the fact that he’s making an adventure story for children."

"Disney's return to the jungle is lovingly executed, emotional and exciting, with eye-boggling effects and fully engaged voice-work. Bears and original Book-lovers can rest at ease."

"Forget about your worries - this is the jungle VIP. A winner."

"A sincere and full-hearted adaptation that returns to Kipling for fresh inspiration..."

"Studios are in the recycling business... lightly diverting, it is also disappointing, partly because it feels like a pumped-up version of Disney's 1967 animated film, with more action and less sweetness."

"A terrifically enjoyable piece of old-fashioned storytelling and a beautiful-looking film: spectacular, exciting, funny and fun."

"The film itself is technically innovative while also being thoroughly, satisfyingly traditional."

"Favreau has made great use of the cutting-edge CGI to create an immersive environment and three-dimensional characters."

"The exceptional visual quality and lifelike animal renditions remain stunning throughout."

"First class family entertainment from a burgeoning master of the medium."

"Wonderful to look at, this is a more adult, more complex affair than its animated, and more entertaining, forebear. Still, it’s Disney’s best live-action adaptation yet."