The Jungle Book 2 Movie Review 2003

Sequel to the classic Disney version, it picks up where the original left off. Mowgli (voice by Osment) is now living in the village with a warmhearted human family. He misses the excitement of the jungle and sneaks back to his old pal, Baloo the Bear (a decent enough Goodman, but the original voice of Phil Harris is a tough act to follow). Two of the village children follow him and many adventures ensue. Although the animation is quite good, the plot merely recycles old material, even going so far as reprising the classic song "Bare Necessities" three times. Adults will find the movie tiresome, but the younger set won't be as picky.

Distribution

Buena Vista Home Entertainment, 500 S. Buena Vista St., Burbank, CA 91521-1120, Toll-free: 800-723-4763, URL: http://www.bvhe.com

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 72 minutes.
Originally from United States.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Jungle Stories, Disney Animated Movies, Bears, Wild Kingdom, Childhood Buddies

Screenplay

Karl Guers

Director

Steve Trenbirth

Music

Joel McNeely

Other

John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Mae Whitman, Tony Jay, Connor Funk, Bob Joles, John Rhys-Davies, Phil Collins, Peter N. Lonsdale, Christopher Gee, Michael Peraza

Producer

Christopher Chase, Mary Thorne, DisneyToon Studios, Walt Disney Pictures