tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post8707248345055185407..comments2024-03-29T01:02:03.688-07:00Comments on Raybeard: Film: 'The Jungle Book' (in 2D)Raybeardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-49014500924614679052016-05-06T02:45:45.232-07:002016-05-06T02:45:45.232-07:00I think your wish is a common one for all adapted ...I think your wish is a common one for all adapted books-to-film, J.G., but of course the film-makers are following what is most likely to be pleasing to the audience. Nothing new there. As for the two songs, for me they were the highlights and is what I'll most remember (especially 'The Bear Necessities') when looking back on this film.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-56294864233311416082016-05-06T01:44:40.225-07:002016-05-06T01:44:40.225-07:00I wished that the narrative had followed kiplings ...I wished that the narrative had followed kiplings original a little more.. But i loved it ( except the songs)John Going Gentlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14958171262765033946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-41154250290796092582016-05-04T00:53:34.444-07:002016-05-04T00:53:34.444-07:00It was certainly a trial, Jon, but it helped to ha...It was certainly a trial, Jon, but it helped to have been expecting it. I only went at all at that time because it was a special screening at reduced prices. At least it's now been seen.<br /><br />Yes, I haven't seen any negative reviews about this film, though as I say above my usual aversion to animal films was helped by them speaking - as well as the knowledge that every one of them was CGI-produced.<br /><br />We are all as fine as can be hoped here, all four of us - and we're now starting our first period of true early Summer weather. Could hit 70 degrees in places at the weekend, which will be a mercy after all the dismal wet days we've had. Hope that Tennessee will shortly be following suit, or at least hold the promise of an improvement, which ought to lift the spirits.<br /><br />Sorry I haven't been commenting on your own blogs recently. It's the old story of knowing that you produce posts of real substance so I tend to put it off until I've got time, by when it's been overtaken by yet another of your posts. But, though I've promised before, I really will try to return to yours soonish.<br />Cheers - for now (and later).Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-60218650119493758562016-05-03T12:55:05.697-07:002016-05-03T12:55:05.697-07:00First of all, I heartily applaud you for sitting t...First of all, I heartily applaud you for sitting through this film with an auditorium filled with children. It's no secret that I hate kids and try to avoid them like the plague.<br /><br />I've heard so much about this movie (all positive reviews) so I'm glad to have your input. I have no doubt that the visual effects are spectacular - and undoubtedly even more so in 3-D. And I love four-legged furry creatures as much as you do. However, I've never really been able to appreciate talking animals - even if they're created by Disney.<br /><br />I hope you and the assorted Kitty Kids are doing fine. The warm spring-like weather in Tennessee has suddenly disappeared and today it's rainy and very chilly. Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02619128793632680659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-91354613284326944452016-05-03T07:28:17.274-07:002016-05-03T07:28:17.274-07:00Well it's true that this one does look amazing...Well it's true that this one does look amazing, Bob, but, as you infer, that's very different from it being an amazing film. As far as the content goes only the monkey episode caused me any surprise and, indeed, disquiet. But I have to say that seeing the film on a TV screen the visual impact will necessarily be lessened - but that also holds true for all cinema-made films. I think that what they've done with this can only be truly appreciated on a really big screen.Raybeardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12424095016313843883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-926347286766677626.post-88053092389507239172016-05-03T03:56:11.604-07:002016-05-03T03:56:11.604-07:00Every time I see a preview I think how amazing the...Every time I see a preview I think how amazing the film looks, but then I wonder if it just "looks" amazing.<br />You cleared that up ... I think it's a Wait For TV movie.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302478126147924237noreply@blogger.com