I have been visiting the theaters a lot lately being completely freed from the shingles that is "School".On my most recent visit I decided to go for a lighter choice but traditional all the same."The Jungle Book'.One of the most admired creations of Rudyard Kipling recreated in various diasporas ranging from animation to semi as well as real time dramas and human interpretations all of which have been more or less popular.
The song "Chaddi Pehen Ke Phool Khila Hai" became no less than iconic after it was released on Cartoon Network as the theme song of The Jungle Book series.I'll admit,my introduction to this classic and all it's types started from this beloved cartoon.Mowgli..being the "man cub" in the jungle was an epitome of adaption and portrayed the capability of homo sapiens to truly fit in almost anywhere.Those who have seen "Tarzan"(as I hope most of you have) will notice a very common plot emerging from both these stories,but as we follow through they take completely different turns making both of these delights equally mesmerizing to watch.
To those who haven't heard this monumental song,here is the first official video.
"The Jungle Book" having a plethora of different characters ranging from the ever protecting Raksha(Mowgli's Wolf mother) to Baloo(The carefree bear who becomes an unlikely friend) provides Mowgli's life with just enough ups and downs to make this story a pleasure to watch or read.
This particular movie took that animation to another level.
Even though the english version missed the famous song that made this book a classic among the little ones, the voice overs of all the characters filled the gap.
The animation of the jungle and especially the amount of detail on that monkey temple left me absolutely spell bound!It is no surprise though as Pixar puts a huge quantity of hard work in all their animation projects.Takes almost 4 years to complete an animation movie,and that is precisely why they are so immaculate.
The song "Chaddi Pehen Ke Phool Khila Hai" became no less than iconic after it was released on Cartoon Network as the theme song of The Jungle Book series.I'll admit,my introduction to this classic and all it's types started from this beloved cartoon.Mowgli..being the "man cub" in the jungle was an epitome of adaption and portrayed the capability of homo sapiens to truly fit in almost anywhere.Those who have seen "Tarzan"(as I hope most of you have) will notice a very common plot emerging from both these stories,but as we follow through they take completely different turns making both of these delights equally mesmerizing to watch.
To those who haven't heard this monumental song,here is the first official video.
This particular movie took that animation to another level.
Even though the english version missed the famous song that made this book a classic among the little ones, the voice overs of all the characters filled the gap.
The animation of the jungle and especially the amount of detail on that monkey temple left me absolutely spell bound!It is no surprise though as Pixar puts a huge quantity of hard work in all their animation projects.Takes almost 4 years to complete an animation movie,and that is precisely why they are so immaculate.
The Cast
Bagheera/Ben Kingsley-:
This is why,Hollywood,even after having a much shallower hold of literature than ours truly will forever have a much higher seniority in professing their ideas on the silver screen.
Who can be better for Bagheera,the epitome of protection and father like kindness, the bad ass of the jungle than our very own Charles Xavier?His booming and very intimidating voice brought more than Mowgli in line and his presence was no less elegant on screen.
Holding the no-nonsense flag high,Bagheera is everything that you imagined him to be,to both the book lovers and followers of the cartoon.His chemistry with Mowgli is almost effortless.From when he found him as a man cub to when he became a beautiful boy under the care of Raksha and Akela,Bagheera has always been a constant.
Not one for the limelight,he is seen as the master of shadows, overlooking Mowgli's every step and picking him back up whenever he made mistakes and accidentally showed his "Human tendencies".A flawless job by Kingsley, as he brought an almost fluid like depth to the character,immortalizing Bagheera for adults and kids alike.
This is a HUGE post.More in part 2 where I cover all the other characters that stood out for me.
Camera..Rolling..Action!
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