Jumanji: The Next Level sees our heroes once again facing off against the demonic game known as Jumanji. Only this time it's a whole new map, whole new challenges and even a couple of new characters. What's not to love?
Okay, the premise itself is pretty similar to the first one, but that's not really a bad thing in this case. It gives us what we want and it's humorous to see the old players reacting with dread to old challenges while the new players are still coming to grips with what's happening.
What I don't like is the fact the relationships from the previous film are pretty much reset. Most notably the romance. Why couldn't these two remain together in between films? What's the point of having them romance each other all over again? That's just lazy sequel writing at its worst.
Still, the film is entertaining and it's nice to see Johnson, Gillan, Black and Hart playing yet another set of characters who are controlling them. Seeing The Rock trying to pull off Danny DeVito is pure comedy gold.
Nothing much to say, really. If you liked the first one, this is more of the same, but in a good way. It's not quite as good but it comes close.
Okay, the premise itself is pretty similar to the first one, but that's not really a bad thing in this case. It gives us what we want and it's humorous to see the old players reacting with dread to old challenges while the new players are still coming to grips with what's happening.
What I don't like is the fact the relationships from the previous film are pretty much reset. Most notably the romance. Why couldn't these two remain together in between films? What's the point of having them romance each other all over again? That's just lazy sequel writing at its worst.
Still, the film is entertaining and it's nice to see Johnson, Gillan, Black and Hart playing yet another set of characters who are controlling them. Seeing The Rock trying to pull off Danny DeVito is pure comedy gold.
Nothing much to say, really. If you liked the first one, this is more of the same, but in a good way. It's not quite as good but it comes close.