And the message is clear: human civilization is wild, dangerous, and destructive. This is where we get our first up-close view of humanity. Knowing that Shere Kahn fears fire (called the “red flower), Mowgli runs into the human encampment hoping to find some for a weapon. But when Mowgli hears about the death of Akela, the former head of the wolf pack who raised him, he seeks revenge against Shere Kahn. At this point in the movie, the message is clear- Mowgli does not “fit” in the jungle and needs to seek out others who are like him.Īfter a series of life threatening adventures with Shere Kahn, the snake Kaa, the baboon King Louie, and the bear Baloo (the lovable character who gave Mowgli second thoughts about leaving the jungle), Mowgli is finally persuaded by Bagheera and Baloo to leave the jungle for good. His friend Bagheera, who first brought him to the wolf pack to be raised, convinces Mowgli that he needs to leave his beloved jungle and join human civilization. Although he desperately wants to be like the other wolves, Mowgli senses that he is different and may never truly fit in.Īfter the fearsome tiger Shere Kahn threatens the entire wolf pack on Mowgli’s behalf, Mowgli decides that its best he leaves. Ignoring Bagheera’s advice to stay low like the rest of the wolves, Mowgli goes high into the trees, steps on a brittle branch, and falls to the ground in failure. Two questions lie at the heart of the movie: What does it mean to be human? And secondarily: How does man relate to nature? Specifically, these questions are explored through the life of Mowgli-a young boy whom wolves raise in the jungle.Īt the opening scene, the wise panther Bagheera is training Mowgli to chase like a wolf. Like all fictional movies, The Jungle Bookoffers a story, which has worldview implications.
Disney is to be commended for making an engaging, creative, and faithful “live” version of this classic story.
From my 3 ½-year old son, to my mother-in-law, we all thoroughly enjoyed it. My entire family went to see The Jungle Book this past weekend.
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