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Chris Van Allsburg·1995·Director: Joe Johnston
60%
Faithfulness
4.0
Book Rating
3.6
Movie Rating
Platform: DVD
Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt, Bradley Pierce
The Book
Two children find a jungle adventure board game and are pulled into its fantastic world, where every roll of the dice brings a new wild animal into their home.
The Film
A magic board game unleashes jungle dangers and a missing boy is found trapped inside the game. Two children continue the game, facing perilous adventures to finish it and restore normalcy.
Key Differences
The film adds new characters and expands the story beyond the original board game. The movie introduces a missing boy trapped in the game, which is not in the book. The film includes extensive jungle action sequences not present in the book's narrative.
Our Verdict
Read the book firstThe film takes significant creative liberties, making it more of an adventure movie inspired by the book rather than a faithful adaptation. Reading the book first provides a clearer understanding of the original concept.
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