Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, a standalone sequel to the 1995 Robin Williams film, isn`t in theaters until the end of December. The first reactions from critics have arrived though, thanks to the movie being screened for press.While it may come as a surprise, the reviews thus far are very positive. The new Jumanji may not be a contender at the Academy Awards, but the word being used quite often is `fun.` As GameSpot`s own Mike Rougeau says, `It`s light on nostalgia (besides a handful of Easter eggs), but a lot of fun. The body swap stuff is SO good. Could watch Jack Black play a teenage girl stuck in Jack Black`s body, or [The Rock] newly discover his muscles, forever.`Saw #Jumanji! It`s light on nostalgia (besides a handful of Easter eggs), but a lot of fun. The body swap stuff is SO good. Could watch Jack Black play a teenage girl stuck in Jack Black`s body, or @TheRock newly discover his muscles, forever. #WelcomeToTheJungle pic.twitter.com/yRIoQsWASV - Mike Rougeau (@RogueCheddar) November 27, 2017Fandango`s Erik Davis agrees, writing, `It`s super entertaining & very funny w/ terrific cast chemistry.` The cast, consisting of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillan, are getting great reviews for the work in their film thus far--especially Black as a teenage girl stuck in the body of a middle-aged man.I can now say that the biggest surprise of the holiday season is #Jumanji. It`s super entertaining & very funny w/ terrific cast chemistry (especially b/t @TheRock & @KevinHart4real). Video game fans will dig it even more. See it w/ the whole family pic.twitter.com/e6FOPwjsB5 - ErikDavis (@ErikDavis) November 27, 2017`[The Rock], [Karen GIllan], [Kevin Hart], and [Jack Black] are chemistry gold,` Collider Video`s John Rocha says. Adds Film Journal`s Rebecca Pahle, `Jack Black`s performance is perfection personified and deserves 12 Oscars.` While you shouldn`t hold your breathe waiting for the Academy to recognize Black`s work in the film, it` ...
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