Jumanji: The Next Level
2019 · Directed by Jake Kasdan
Original language: English
- adventure
- comedy
- fantasy
The story
As the gang return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. The players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored in order to escape the world’s most dangerous game.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated jungle greens and desert ochres fill the frame, with sun-baked canyons, rope bridges over mist and wide establishing shots that make the game world feel large and tactile. The camera is busy but clean: quick cuts between character POVs, bold digital spectacle, and a glossy studio finish with few moments of real shadow. The score is brassy and rhythmic, leaning on big percussion and orchestral swells, while the sound design keeps stampedes, animal roars and crashing set-pieces loud and cheerful. The vibe is buoyant, goofy and warm, the kind of thing for a lazy Saturday afternoon, a family movie night or a light-hearted watch when you want to switch off. Pacing is brisk and episodic, with running jokes and body-swap banter carrying the middle. Emotionally it stays easygoing: friends bickering, reconnecting and learning to appreciate each other, with a hopeful, affectionate tone throughout. Intensity is moderate: frequent slapstick peril, cartoonish fights, animal attacks and explosions, with little blood and no sexual content, so it lands as playful rather than frightening. It suits families with children, fans of fantasy adventure comedy, and anyone wanting undemanding fun with big personalities.
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