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| The Jungle Book 2 | 
| Director: Steve Trenbirth
Actors: John Goodman, Haley Joel Osment, Mae Whitman, Connor Funk, Bob Joles
Studio: Walt Disney Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 31689
Format: Anamorphic, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd-video, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Running Time: 72 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
UPC: 786936155020
EAN: 0786936155020
ASIN: B00008Y47T
Theatrical Release Date: February 14, 2003
Release Date: June 10, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: no artwork, comes in case, plays great ~B
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| Customer Reviews:
 "Jungle Book 2" Barely Necessary Sequel to Classic Film June 22, 2008
Disney's 2003 sequel "Jungle Book 2," newly released in "special edition" DVD, was a missed opportunity. Not because 1967's original, based on Rudyard Kipling's oft-filmed book, came 36 years before as the last animated film Walt Disney directly touched.
Nor because most of the original's distinguished voice cast couldn't return. Phil Harris (the first "Baloo"), George Sanders ("Shere Khan"), and the legendary Louie Prima ("King Louie") had passed since the original. But John Goodman summarizes Baloo's carefree spirit, Tony Jay gives Shere Khan Scar-like menace and Jim Cummings slips into Sterling Holloway's snakeskin nicely as Kaa. King Louie couldn't appear, allegedly due to royalty dispute, so the original's Dixieland spirit is replaced by Smashmouth's "I Want to Be Like You" over end credits.
The film could've been, should've been (and almost was) more about Mowgli's (voiced by Hayley Joel Osment) relationship with Shanti, the young girl who lured him to the man-village and his adopted family. Bonus features show early plans for a feistier relationship between them, dueting as equals on the omitted song "I Got You Beat." In "2," Shanti (voiced by Mae Whitman) timidly fears the jungle, finding her bravery when trying to rescue little brother Rajan and Mowgli himself from the vengeful Khan. (The omitted song "Braver" would have served as turning point for her growth). Disney producers decided Mowgli would spend most of his time singing and swinging with the animals, disappointing considering strong female characters anchored some of the studio's most acclaimed, successful films the last 20 years.
Thus, in 72 minutes, we're treated to three versions of "Bare Necessities," a couple of fun but overdone production numbers "(Jungle Rhythm" and "W-I-L-D"), sunnier animation than the first film's aquas and turquoise backgrounds and a brief, suspenseful showdown with Khan again recalling (at least in spirit) "Lion King."'s magnificent final minutes. All this makes "Jungle Book 2" pleasant for young children but only an brief reprise for beloved characters and an echo of the first film's jazzy style.
 Great Movie December 31, 2007
This is a very good movie that teaches about honesty and courage. It's simple, has some fun music, and is not too scarey for younger (3 years old) children.
 child movies December 1, 2007
Ifr you have seen Jungle Book 1, then you will really apreciate this installment in Mowgli's life. IF you haven't seen the first movie, this is still good but even better after viewing the first movie. Excellent animated movie.
Jungle Book 2 DVD April 3, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Purchased for a 2 year old girl who loves Jungle Book. She loves 2 as much as the first one. One is on VHS, this one on DVD so she goes back & forth between the tv & portable dvd player frequently.
DVD Review January 10, 2007
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
A solid seller. I am very satisfied with the product. The product arrived promptly and its quality and condition have been excellent. Thank you.
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