Review of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) by Jared K — 25 Mar 2018

Good comedic acting saves this movie from the bad CGI, confusing rules about the "game world," and overall shallow plot.

This review of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017) was written by Jared K on 25 March 2018.

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle has generally received positive reviews.

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