I enjoy Zathura and Jumanji separately. Yes the plots are identical, but the tones of each are vastly different. Zathura was treated more like a kid adventure while Jumanji was treated like an adult's nightmare of losing their childhood.
I liked both, but after showing both to my almost-7-year-old he was totally enthralled with Zathura and refused to watch past the monkeys in jumanji. I remember being scared of Jumanji when I was little, but in a fun way. I think kids these days can't handle old school CGI lol.
Don’t apologize for being scared, Nick, it’s a thing that happens, it’s a legit phobia. I don’t get scared of insects unless they buzz close to my head, but like, apologizing implies there’s something wrong with you, when it’s just a thing you have.
I'm not scared of all insects but I'm a little afraid of cockroaches, but only if they see me first or get on me. And I'm terrified of spiders. More specifically the banana spider. There's no word for or number high enough to describe the amount of fear I will go through if I see one after it sees me. I'm sure the word begins with Cardio.
@@nickmanzo8459 Whatever causes it to beat so fast that my heart is dry and still beats at least 3 times bone dry. Then, since the heart was not meant to beat dry, it throws a rod and cracks the head.
@@chiefsteps-in-poo8447 also little fact about the Brazilian wandering spider also called a banana spider Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom, (Tx2-6), is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments.
Belive it or not, Alan's father and the hunter Van Pelt are actually played by the same actor (Jonathan Hyde), for a purpose: When Alan was a kid, he was long scared of his strict father (Who wants him to go through the same education and work he went thorugh) and felt like his father mistreated him, which caused their relationship to go downhill. But when Alan gets trapped in Jumanji for 26 years, it gives Alan a chance of realizing and regretting what he said to his father, what mistakes he made, and him desperately trying to escape from the game so he can go and change the past. Van Pelt is supposed to be a representation of his father. When he shows up, it gives Alan a big chance at redemption and standing up to his fears and taking responsiblity of what he said to his dad. But instead, Alan runs away when Van Pelt shoots at him, which is a symbol of him running away from his problems with his father. When he sees what happened to the town and the factory, what happened to his father, and how Carl Bentley got fired because of the incident at the factory, it makes Alan have a huge change of heart further and realize it was all caused because of his irresponsibility and cowardice. In the end, when Alan is about to finish the game and he gets confronted at gunpoint by Van Pelt, instead of running away, Alan finally has enough heart and courage to stand up to his fears, go back in time, apologize to his dad about what he said (His dad also had a change of heart for how he scolded and treated his son), and hope for the best with their relationship. Not just that, but Alan also accepts full responsibility for causing the shoe incident at the factory, which saves Carl from being fired and becoming a lousy police officer. Lesson is that no matter what troubles or struggles you go through with your family, they're still your family and they'll still love you. And also, accepting responsibility will help you learn your mistakes and succeed in life without being weighed down by regret, guilt, or shame.
It makes me so happy at the end when they're back in the past so then when they go back to the future, they're able to convince the parents to stay and not get in a car accident. A happy ending for everyone
@@vivacious_me ikr, she was so amazing! Imagine, being kid, who plays adult stuck in kid’s body… I know she actually had some psychological problems after that, but coped it well later.
Van Pelt the Hunter probably is the most horrific thing in this film. The fact that a Hunter with the face of his father telling him the exact same word he used to tell him about "being a man" just shows how sadistic the game is.
It's ironic because the game says it's for those who want to leave their world behind, and then in a roundabout way it forces you to face what is was you were running away from
The part where Alan got sucked into the game was actually something which always stuck with me as a kid. I was genuinely afraid of the movie because of that scene. And i still think the whole idea behind this movie is so wonderfully unique and amazing. I am not too much of a fan of the new ones. I wouldn't call them bad, but i found it kinda disheartening that they shifted the concept of playing a boardgame into another direction because boardgames simply aren't hip enough anymore. There were so many routes they could have taken with this concept before going into another direction. Also, fun fact, there are people who actually created AMAZING replicas of this game, like, you won't believe how close they were able to get it to the original. I recommend looking it up, just out of fun. (Though, I do wish, I could have bought one of them for myself) Also ,also... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS?! I LOVE this movie so much too! You're reacting to so many favorites of mine lately. Thank you so much for that.
The whole beginning from the 18th century to Alan being sucked into me scared me as a kid but at the same time it’s what drawn me more into the movie. The horror elements matched so well even though it was family friendly movie.
YES!!! One of my favorite Robin Williams movies! I never knew it was based on a book. I read it and it was a lot different than I thought The movie recieved mixed reviews by Critics, and Roger Ebert called it one of "the worst kids movies he had ever seen", stating the "PG rating was a joke and that the film should have gotten a PG 13 rating instead". The film made $250-260 million dollars at the box office against a $65 million dollar budget. The VFX were done by Industrial Light and Magic, and the special makeup effects were done by Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr. The music was composed by the late James Horner.
I was just thinking about how much I wanted to see someone react to this movie and my favorite reactor posts it. Love you lots, can’t wait to sit back and enjoy!
It’s a 10/10 for me. One of my favorites of all time. Also, for it’s time, they did one heck of a job with all the 3D stuff and animatronics. I’ve heard it’s very difficult working with a robot and water so that croc attack was so good. I really like/love new movies with 3D stuff but they don’t come anywhere near this type of work which makes these type of movies more special, in my opinion. 😍😍😍 The music is on point aswell. I always get goosebumps when the stampede breaks through that wall. This movie is great, i love it. ❤️❤️❤️
I enjoy Zathura, but Jumanji out hearts it on every level. The emotional connections are my favorite part of this film. What Robin’s character went through as a child…chilling to think about that type of trauma.
I enjoy this movie even more as an adult. So heartfelt but also hilarious. "You did just see 3 monkeys go by on a motorcycle, didn't you?" "...Yes?" "Good girl." "Ignore him honey, he's a libra." But the emotion hits me so much more as an adult too.
14:43 if Alan was in the jungle he likely would have his turn Skipped. Remember, this was put on Alan during a two player game. It literally says he must wait. Likely she’d have to keep rolling until Alan could leave. If the game ended though without him, the game would end and Alan might’ve been freed anyway
I love this movie. They definitely played up the Peter Pan aspect of the story, particularly with the villain, Van Pelt, being played by the same actor who plays Alan's father. In many Peter Pan plays, Hook was often played by the actor who played the father. I think the film makers were going for the Peter Pan themes before Robin Williams was cast. He played grown up Peter Pan in Hook.
@@phousefilms Same in the 2003 Peter Pan for Jason Isaacs plays both Hook and the father, and whenever I watch Hook I always imagine Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Darling during the flashback scene. However it seems that Disney is going a different route with the live action remake because they have Jude Law just playing Hook while Alan Tudyk plays Mr. Darling.
I have a theory: Deep in Alan’s mind, Van Pelt is a physical manifestation of his father. Everything he had against his father shaped the nature and likeness of Van Pelt.
Ugh! Seeing Robin Williams still hits hard. Now that you've seen this one, you should definitely watch the remake and it's sequel. Now that's how you do a remake! I never get tired of them ❤
I honestly think this is one of the most incredible happy endings I've ever seen in any movie. The whole build-up is insanely good and deeply emotional. I cried a lot throughout the ending! Definitely a top-tier movie from the 90s. I watched it as a kid and I just finished watching it again after all these years!
I still to this day love the original version of the movie way more than the most recent one. I love Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, but there's no comparison. This is so nostalgic ❤️
The new versions completely broke the plot. What's the point of playing a video game? Jumanji's whole purpose is to affect reality in a way that forces its players to end the game. Hopefully, someone will eventually create a true Jumanji sequel :(.
I found this movie pretty scary as a kid. It's still pretty hard to watch the spider part for me. Did you catch that Van Pelt was played by the same actor as Alan's father? It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized that. But I definitely love this movie. The way they make it eerie and scary and humourous is the prefect blend and of course the actors are great. Robin William's love him so much. I can't wait for you to react to Hook. There's so much emotion in that one.
Kirsten Dunst is an amazing actress. If you really want to see how good Che out the movie Interview with The Vampire from 1994. It also stars Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, and Stephen Rhea to name a few.
@@XenaWarrior24 Same here 💔 I was so sad when I heard the news. I spent the next few hours watching interviews and videos from her book tours. She was amazing.
There are two sequels to this movie (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level). Different cast, but really aewsome movies, if you want to give those a chance.
I do love the detail that the actor who played Van Pelt also played his father. You could interpret a lot of thematic resonance from that, how Alan is literally running away from the idea of growing up that his father once placed upon him, and him facing his fear is finally embracing adulthood. Either way, I loved this movie, even if it did scare me as a kid.
Kirstin Dunst has been a fabulous actress from an absurdly young age. If you want to see some of her very best very early work, check out Interview With The Vampire. Also both Jumanji and Zathura were originally picture books written and illustrated by the same author who also wrote The Polar Express.
There's actually a Jumanji cartoon series, where Judy and Peter would go into the game with a clue to solve problems with the help of Alan Parrish, who is trapped as he never saw his clue to the problem he must solve.
As someone who is not at all afraid of bugs, I'll only have to say: It is completely okay to be afraid of them! 😇 Don't kick yourself over it, your feelings were very valid during the scenes they appeared! You did great, Nick 👍 (And everyone else reading this that shares the same fear) Loved the reaction, can't wait for the next one!
The hunter and the dad were played by the same actor, there was a scene with the flying monkeys, and the movie even felt all like a dream. A lot more references to the Wizard of Oz than I realized!
I bet it was already said here, but just in case. The actor who plays Alans father also plays Van Pelt. As the game stated thru out the movie, the games brings forth our deepest darkest dreads. For Alan, it was the image of his father from whom he was trying to run away even before the game began. Van Pelt was even teaching him the same lessons as his father have only more ruthlessly. Thats why Alan was so afraid of him. And when Alan finally stood up to Van Pelt at the end Pelt even said "Hold it Sonny boi!" followed by "Your finally acting like a man"!
Robin Williams & Robin Wright (Princess Buttercup) are both in a highly underrated movie called "Toys". It's basically an existential horror movie...for kids.
Yeah they were a team when they reunited with Peter and Judy. That was the feeling Alan and Sarah were having. Carl is also going to be an uncle to the Parrish baby coming soon.
I love how invested you were in this story and the relationships of all the characters, it was wonderful to see. 😃 I definitely understand your fear of bugs (my big fear are worms.) Everyone fears something! >o>
The girl is played by Kirsten Dunst. She played Amy March in Little Women, Claudia in Interview with a Vampire, and she also played in Hidden Figures, Elizabethtown and Marie Antoinette.
It was only just now while watching this that it dawned on me that not only is Kirsten Dunst in this but it's also AFTER she was in Interview with the Vampire. Really changes things like her talking about disposing of bodies lol
This will always be a favorite of mine. The effects are still pretty good even by today's standards. I remember being young enough to watch the cartoon series based on this movie, where the riddles were more life lessons for the day while the kids got sucked into the game to help Alan. You got to see Jumanji where literally everything was trying to kill you. Even the anteaters had sharp teeth and hunger for human flesh. Though the series ending wasn't as satisfying as this movie it was still more imaginative then the Jumanji sequels.
It's a little past my bedtime, so I will have to watch this tomorrow, but I just wanted to say I loved this film as a kid, so I can't wait to see your reaction to it!
Perfect timing, I've just snuggled in to relax and I get to watch a reaction from my favorite movie guy....and an EXCELLENT Robin Williams movie. If you have not seen his work on What Dreams May Come, I would recommend it. Its beautiful.
Watching you get so scared at certain points in this film made me laugh. The wasps and spiders still creep me out but can you imagine as a kid? This was a terrifying. But I'm so glad you appreciated the character growth and emotional depth this film has. It was far more common in this era of films (80s/90s) where films, even kids films, were far more wholesome. I miss it so much!
0:29 they were actually both written by the same author so it was pretty much the same premise and although zathura was fun it wasn't really done as well as Jumanji
Your fear is part of the reaction! And honestly? Rewatching this it feels like a kiddy horror movie or at least a thriller. ITS INTENSE! That kid getting trampled in a car? All the feral animals, bugs and pLANTS after them? Heck. Man with gun and no morals-- 😱
Fun fact: Zathura and Jumanji both started out as children's books that were created by the same author. Also u should see Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle. It's kind of a sequel.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the film. The cgi was... in its infancy, but the animatronics are all stellar, my favorite probably being the killer orchid. The mosquitos probably bothered me the most as a kid too (thank goodness there were no leeches in the film). I love the detail that Jonathan Hyde (who was also in Anaconda, Titanic, Ritchie Rich, and The Mummy, lol every 90s film) not only plays Van Pelt but Allan's father. It makes me wonder if Van Pelt looks different depending on the player.
How many times have I watched this movie, and I just now got the “postal worker” joke?! Also, Robin Williams is the ONLY man who could have played this role! RIP.
This is one of my favorite movies and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. The emotional weight it carries, and the character development they all go through is astounding. One interesting note is that the original books for both Zathura and Jumanji were written by the same person. One thing I love about all of your reactions though is how you recognize and pay attention to the soundtracks. Music in movies is so important, and James Horner's score for this is beautiful. I recommend another movie that he scored, Spiderwick Chronicles. I feel like you'd enjoy it, and it's one of my favorites growing up. The world that it (and the original books) builds is wonderful and has inspired me in my own writing.
I love both Jumanji and Zathura. Both are a huge part of my childhood. Glad you revisited this! Also the little girl was played by Kristen Dunst who was Mary Jane in the Sam Raimi Spiderman movies (along with many other films)
I'm so very happy to see how you connected with this film! It really was a treasured part of my childhood and it's so nice to see that it still holds up and that you could enjoy it as an adult. This movie has heart, imagination, thrills, scary bits, and humor. And what a cast!
It is so sweet to see how emotional you get about the action & interaction. The little girl was Kirstin Dunst, who just the previous year had a prominent role in "Interview with the Vampire{.
I watched this movie hundreds of times as a kid. I can feel the music from it in my soul and I can quote just about every line. Bless your kind soul Nick, that when the bullies start to chase Alan, your only question is to wonder "what did he do?" Most bullies don't have a reason to be mean. Judy got grounded because she's a compulsive liar. Hence the "I am sick and tired of your lies, young lady" I'm glad you enjoyed this movie. It's a Robin Williams classic!
Yes, i've been waiting for your reaction to this movie! Jumanji is one of my all time favorite Robin Williams films in fact it's one of his greatest films imo, why i even remember watching the Jumanji tv series when i was kid...and i'm sure if he were alive Robin himself would be happy to know that people are still enjoying this movie to this day!!!
Perhaps he’d likely get involved in the sequel films that followed? The story would be completely different had he lived, but wouldn’t it be interesting if Alan Parrish appeared to aid the high school teens trapped in a video game version of the board game he once played?
My heart is swollen and my eyes are red and I’m crying but it’s ok I’m fine- I’m happy 😭😭😭 I love this movie and as always Robin will always deliver and make the performance. The whole spider scene made my blood pressure dropped. I couldn’t handle it.
There is one negative side to that movie behind the scenes. After a disagreement occurred with Aladdin back in 1992, It was reported that Robin Williams’ old feud with Disney ignited again when Bicentennial Man bombed at the box office. He blamed the execs for poor marketing on it. That bitterness lasted up until 2009, he forgave them, and was in turn named a Disney Legend.
I'd played the hell out of this board game back when I had it for my 9th birthday and when I took it to school the other kids ran away like it was a uojia board and no one wanted to play with me so I played with my parents. On a side note its neat to see a young Kristen Dunst aka Mary Jane from Sam rami's spiderman trilogy and the hunter van pelt chasing Alan plays his father
The very first time I saw this movie was in school. And let me tell you. It scared the hell outta me. But that giant spider scene is what really traumatized me
Hey Nick, Really appreciated your reaction to Jumanji. This movie holds a special place in my heart. The spiders gave me the creeps too. And I also loved the chance Alan had to repair his relationship with his dad and the wrongs done to the kids. I watched this one a lot growing up. It was fun and I loved Robin Williams portrayal.
I’m so glad you gave this movie a chance, even though you weren’t very interested initially. Also glad you ended up liking it a lot. I love your reactions! It’s like watching a movie with a friend and experiencing their feelings, as well as feeling them yourself all over again! Your fears are totally valid. We all have some.
One of my earliest memories is watching this when I was 3 or 4 (so between early 1996 and 1997) over and over in my room lol. I remember the beginning being kinda scary but I loved it. I loved all the animal scenes too. 💕
If you liked the first Jumanji, goosebumps(one of my favorites), and the other 2 jumanji films are great recommendations because it’s kinda in the same thing genre as the first jumanji film where items become deadly. NickFlix, you are amazing at making reactions.
Kirsten Dunst has always been a phenomenal actress, and if you were impressed with her here I feel like you’d love her even younger performance as Claudia the Eternal Child in ‘Interview With The Vampire’. I absolutely love that you liked this movie so much, because it was one of my childhood staples. The graphics were... yeah. A product of their time, to put it nicely, but as a kid I never really noticed that much. LOL
44:58 Anyone besides me wishing we could have had a moment like this in Hook? 😁 I mean, Robin Williams was Peter Pan, and there was a giant crocodile in that movie…
Don't worry about being afraid, Nick. I can barely watch Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest because giant Calypso terrifies me. All things giant scare the hell out of me. I can't even provoke the giants in Skyrim without freaking out.
I know this is late, but the reason only certain people can hear the drums is explained by the game itself "A Game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind." Therefore, people who are basically done with life are able to hear the game (Alan with the bullies, Sarah with Billy picking on Alan, Judy and Peter with the death of their parents, and so on)
I loved Jumanji as a kid and Robin Williams was amazing in the film. You could also watch Zathura and the next two Jumanji films too one day. I enjoyed Zathura when I was young as well.
Kirsten Dunst was an amazing actress as a child. She kills it in this movie and in Interview with the Vampire as Claudia. You should check that out if you haven’t already. Brad Pitt and and Tom Cruise also star in it!
Hey everyone hope you enjoyed the reaction! See you next for a surprise movie with Timothee Reacts and Little Shop Of Horrors!!
Good choice Nick!🌱
Omg I love Tim so much I hope you and Tim is a suprise movie of legend of the guardians the owls of ga’hoole or Horton hears a who
Yes
Is it Madagascar 2
Is it Mary poppins returns
Robin Williams was and still is one of the best actors ever✨
As long as the laughter keeps going and his work is continuously watched, his legacy is forever.
His run in the 90s of classic roles is almost unmatched.
I don't know why would he kill himself?
@@phantom115cw there are a lot of reasons why but, from a stranger's view, no one will ever understand what goes throught their minds
I know I’m really upset that he passed away I miss him so much 😭❤️
I enjoy Zathura and Jumanji separately. Yes the plots are identical, but the tones of each are vastly different. Zathura was treated more like a kid adventure while Jumanji was treated like an adult's nightmare of losing their childhood.
They were both written by the same author. (Their book versions that existed before the movies were made.)
Me too.
Zathura always makes me cry bro with a certain reveal
Exactly
I liked both, but after showing both to my almost-7-year-old he was totally enthralled with Zathura and refused to watch past the monkeys in jumanji. I remember being scared of Jumanji when I was little, but in a fun way. I think kids these days can't handle old school CGI lol.
Don’t apologize for being scared, Nick, it’s a thing that happens, it’s a legit phobia. I don’t get scared of insects unless they buzz close to my head, but like, apologizing implies there’s something wrong with you, when it’s just a thing you have.
Same with me mostly due in part to being allergic to bites and stings
I'm not scared of all insects but I'm a little afraid of cockroaches, but only if they see me first or get on me. And I'm terrified of spiders. More specifically the banana spider. There's no word for or number high enough to describe the amount of fear I will go through if I see one after it sees me. I'm sure the word begins with Cardio.
@@chiefsteps-in-poo8447 you’re referring to palpitations.
@@nickmanzo8459
Whatever causes it to beat so fast that my heart is dry and still beats at least 3 times bone dry. Then, since the heart was not meant to beat dry, it throws a rod and cracks the head.
@@chiefsteps-in-poo8447 also little fact about the Brazilian wandering spider also called a banana spider
Aside from causing intense pain, the venom of the spider can also cause priapism in humans. Erections resulting from the bite are uncomfortable, can last for many hours and can lead to impotence. A component of the venom, (Tx2-6), is being studied for use in erectile dysfunction treatments.
Belive it or not, Alan's father and the hunter Van Pelt are actually played by the same actor (Jonathan Hyde), for a purpose: When Alan was a kid, he was long scared of his strict father (Who wants him to go through the same education and work he went thorugh) and felt like his father mistreated him, which caused their relationship to go downhill. But when Alan gets trapped in Jumanji for 26 years, it gives Alan a chance of realizing and regretting what he said to his father, what mistakes he made, and him desperately trying to escape from the game so he can go and change the past. Van Pelt is supposed to be a representation of his father. When he shows up, it gives Alan a big chance at redemption and standing up to his fears and taking responsiblity of what he said to his dad. But instead, Alan runs away when Van Pelt shoots at him, which is a symbol of him running away from his problems with his father. When he sees what happened to the town and the factory, what happened to his father, and how Carl Bentley got fired because of the incident at the factory, it makes Alan have a huge change of heart further and realize it was all caused because of his irresponsibility and cowardice. In the end, when Alan is about to finish the game and he gets confronted at gunpoint by Van Pelt, instead of running away, Alan finally has enough heart and courage to stand up to his fears, go back in time, apologize to his dad about what he said (His dad also had a change of heart for how he scolded and treated his son), and hope for the best with their relationship. Not just that, but Alan also accepts full responsibility for causing the shoe incident at the factory, which saves Carl from being fired and becoming a lousy police officer. Lesson is that no matter what troubles or struggles you go through with your family, they're still your family and they'll still love you. And also, accepting responsibility will help you learn your mistakes and succeed in life without being weighed down by regret, guilt, or shame.
Never thought of that. Thanks for letting me know!!
@@nickflix8657 Sure thing! ;)👍❤
Absolutely great performance from Jonathan Hyde.
@@Mikesupr1 I agree! :)❤❤👍👍
Great representation you've made. That was what I was thinking all along 👍.
Man did Robin Williams kill it at giving Alan such a heartbreaking yet hilarious performance. 💖
It makes me so happy at the end when they're back in the past so then when they go back to the future, they're able to convince the parents to stay and not get in a car accident. A happy ending for everyone
*I never imagined that this Judy actress in the future would be the MJ of Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. Great Kirsten Dunst*
Also star on Bring It On.
Interview with the vampire is my fave....she killed her role!
@@vivacious_me ikr, she was so amazing! Imagine, being kid, who plays adult stuck in kid’s body…
I know she actually had some psychological problems after that, but coped it well later.
She also voiced kiki in studio ghibli’s Kiki’s delivery service :) she was also in hidden figures and gosh darn she’s so versatile ❤️🔥
She's also in the Oscar-nominated film The Power Of The Dog, very good in that as well.
Van Pelt the Hunter probably is the most horrific thing in this film. The fact that a Hunter with the face of his father telling him the exact same word he used to tell him about "being a man" just shows how sadistic the game is.
It's ironic because the game says it's for those who want to leave their world behind, and then in a roundabout way it forces you to face what is was you were running away from
@@sandrallewellyn2632 I never even thought of that
I love this film, but it’s so odd to think that Robin Williams has been gone almost 7 years now.
You mean almost 8 years.
@@nathancruz9172 huh?, how the heck did I mess that up?, thanks for the catch.
wait he died fuck
@@rantartv3071 yeah :'(
He's in a painting. He's alive and well.
"I'm terrified. But my father told me I should face what I'm afraid of." After all these years that line sticks with me.
The part where Alan got sucked into the game was actually something which always stuck with me as a kid. I was genuinely afraid of the movie because of that scene. And i still think the whole idea behind this movie is so wonderfully unique and amazing. I am not too much of a fan of the new ones. I wouldn't call them bad, but i found it kinda disheartening that they shifted the concept of playing a boardgame into another direction because boardgames simply aren't hip enough anymore. There were so many routes they could have taken with this concept before going into another direction.
Also, fun fact, there are people who actually created AMAZING replicas of this game, like, you won't believe how close they were able to get it to the original. I recommend looking it up, just out of fun. (Though, I do wish, I could have bought one of them for myself)
Also ,also... LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS?! I LOVE this movie so much too!
You're reacting to so many favorites of mine lately. Thank you so much for that.
The beginning scared me too as a kid but it's also what drew me into it lol.
The whole beginning from the 18th century to Alan being sucked into me scared me as a kid but at the same time it’s what drawn me more into the movie. The horror elements matched so well even though it was family friendly movie.
YES!!! One of my favorite Robin Williams movies!
I never knew it was based on a book.
I read it and it was a lot different than I thought
The movie recieved mixed reviews by Critics, and Roger Ebert called it one of "the worst kids movies he had ever seen", stating the "PG rating was a joke and that the film should have gotten a PG 13 rating instead".
The film made $250-260 million dollars at the box office against a $65 million dollar budget.
The VFX were done by Industrial Light and Magic, and the special makeup effects were done by Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff Jr.
The music was composed by the late James Horner.
I actually remember the book being read to me as a kid.
Omg I'm 37 and only now learned about the movie being based on a book😰ty!! I'll have to find that book!
I was just thinking about how much I wanted to see someone react to this movie and my favorite reactor posts it. Love you lots, can’t wait to sit back and enjoy!
Hope you enjoy!
It’s a 10/10 for me. One of my favorites of all time. Also, for it’s time, they did one heck of a job with all the 3D stuff and animatronics. I’ve heard it’s very difficult working with a robot and water so that croc attack was so good. I really like/love new movies with 3D stuff but they don’t come anywhere near this type of work which makes these type of movies more special, in my opinion. 😍😍😍
The music is on point aswell. I always get goosebumps when the stampede breaks through that wall. This movie is great, i love it. ❤️❤️❤️
I just refreshed my home page and saw this, my jaw dropped. Such a fun movie
This film is superior. BOTH sequels have no choice but to bow down to this classic. Great reaction! 👍
I showed baby (what I call the kid I nanny) and she said this was the best jumanji
I enjoy Zathura, but Jumanji out hearts it on every level. The emotional connections are my favorite part of this film. What Robin’s character went through as a child…chilling to think about that type of trauma.
I enjoy this movie even more as an adult. So heartfelt but also hilarious. "You did just see 3 monkeys go by on a motorcycle, didn't you?" "...Yes?" "Good girl." "Ignore him honey, he's a libra." But the emotion hits me so much more as an adult too.
14:43 if Alan was in the jungle he likely would have his turn Skipped. Remember, this was put on Alan during a two player game. It literally says he must wait. Likely she’d have to keep rolling until Alan could leave.
If the game ended though without him, the game would end and Alan might’ve been freed anyway
Honestly, jumanji is ruthless so I wouldn’t be surprised if Sarah only had one shot to get Alan out
I love this movie. They definitely played up the Peter Pan aspect of the story, particularly with the villain, Van Pelt, being played by the same actor who plays Alan's father. In many Peter Pan plays, Hook was often played by the actor who played the father. I think the film makers were going for the Peter Pan themes before Robin Williams was cast. He played grown up Peter Pan in Hook.
I never caught onto this whole aspect of the father also being the villain. Blew my mind 😂
Truth! Nick just watched the Disney version and the same voice actor voiced Mr.Darling and Hook. :)
@@phousefilms Yeah, there's the live action musical version I am familiar with and the captain and father are the same person too!
@@phousefilms Same in the 2003 Peter Pan for Jason Isaacs plays both Hook and the father, and whenever I watch Hook I always imagine Dustin Hoffman as Mr. Darling during the flashback scene. However it seems that Disney is going a different route with the live action remake because they have Jude Law just playing Hook while Alan Tudyk plays Mr. Darling.
I have a theory:
Deep in Alan’s mind, Van Pelt is a physical manifestation of his father. Everything he had against his father shaped the nature and likeness of Van Pelt.
Ugh! Seeing Robin Williams still hits hard. Now that you've seen this one, you should definitely watch the remake and it's sequel. Now that's how you do a remake! I never get tired of them ❤
I NEVER CLICKED SO FAST. I AM SO EXCITED!!! You are such a gem and joy to watch. Your energy makes my day better so thank you! :)
Thanks so much!
Man, I haven't seen Jumanji in YEARS, but watching your reaction, I remembered nearly every line and scene, even though it's been over 20 years.
I honestly think this is one of the most incredible happy endings I've ever seen in any movie. The whole build-up is insanely good and deeply emotional. I cried a lot throughout the ending! Definitely a top-tier movie from the 90s. I watched it as a kid and I just finished watching it again after all these years!
You don't have to apologize for getting freaked out about spiders! They're hella scary
Wow! that was a RIDE ! These movies are FULL ON ! Love your reactions, thank you 👍🤗
Jumanji Welcome To The Jungle
Jumanji The Next Level
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I love Jumanji, all the animals and being part of the game of fate. I hope everyone enjoys and like this movie.
I still to this day love the original version of the movie way more than the most recent one. I love Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, but there's no comparison. This is so nostalgic ❤️
The new versions completely broke the plot. What's the point of playing a video game? Jumanji's whole purpose is to affect reality in a way that forces its players to end the game. Hopefully, someone will eventually create a true Jumanji sequel :(.
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. I’m surprised the VHS didn’t give out lol
Ours almost did! It would skip and fade in parts 😁
I found this movie pretty scary as a kid. It's still pretty hard to watch the spider part for me. Did you catch that Van Pelt was played by the same actor as Alan's father? It wasn't until I was an adult that I realized that. But I definitely love this movie. The way they make it eerie and scary and humourous is the prefect blend and of course the actors are great. Robin William's love him so much. I can't wait for you to react to Hook. There's so much emotion in that one.
I love this movie I watched it forever and I never got sick of it
Kirsten Dunst is an amazing actress. If you really want to see how good Che out the movie Interview with The Vampire from 1994. It also stars Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, and Stephen Rhea to name a few.
Yes! One of my favorite movies of all time. Hopefully Nick can get around to it especially since Anne Rice passed away recently.
@@katwebbxo Yeah, her death hit me hard. Anne's works are very special to me.
@@XenaWarrior24 Same here 💔 I was so sad when I heard the news. I spent the next few hours watching interviews and videos from her book tours. She was amazing.
@@ineverreplyback She's not wooden at all. Her acting is very natural.
There are two sequels to this movie (Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle and Jumanji: The Next Level). Different cast, but really aewsome movies, if you want to give those a chance.
Those movies are great, I just wish they had kept it more similar to this movie.
@@Shritistrang Now that I think about it, I wish they made the jungle appear as terrifying as Alan made it out to be.
The actor who played Alan's dad also played the hunter. Also I love your reactions! So genuine!
I do love the detail that the actor who played Van Pelt also played his father. You could interpret a lot of thematic resonance from that, how Alan is literally running away from the idea of growing up that his father once placed upon him, and him facing his fear is finally embracing adulthood.
Either way, I loved this movie, even if it did scare me as a kid.
Kirstin Dunst has been a fabulous actress from an absurdly young age. If you want to see some of her very best very early work, check out Interview With The Vampire.
Also both Jumanji and Zathura were originally picture books written and illustrated by the same author who also wrote The Polar Express.
There's actually a Jumanji cartoon series, where Judy and Peter would go into the game with a clue to solve problems with the help of Alan Parrish, who is trapped as he never saw his clue to the problem he must solve.
As someone who is not at all afraid of bugs, I'll only have to say: It is completely okay to be afraid of them! 😇 Don't kick yourself over it, your feelings were very valid during the scenes they appeared! You did great, Nick 👍 (And everyone else reading this that shares the same fear)
Loved the reaction, can't wait for the next one!
Nick not likeing bugs this much makes me laugh imagining him trying to walk through the woods XD
The hunter and the dad were played by the same actor, there was a scene with the flying monkeys, and the movie even felt all like a dream. A lot more references to the Wizard of Oz than I realized!
There's a theory that Van pelt takes the form of whoever the person views as antagonistic.
@@moneylover318 ahh that's interesting
@@carmensmithaguirre3049 So that's why he had some kind of like a bad boy poacher look in the video game.
@@moneylover318 that's a good theory
I bet it was already said here, but just in case. The actor who plays Alans father also plays Van Pelt. As the game stated thru out the movie, the games brings forth our deepest darkest dreads. For Alan, it was the image of his father from whom he was trying to run away even before the game began. Van Pelt was even teaching him the same lessons as his father have only more ruthlessly. Thats why Alan was so afraid of him. And when Alan finally stood up to Van Pelt at the end Pelt even said "Hold it Sonny boi!" followed by "Your finally acting like a man"!
Robin Williams & Robin Wright (Princess Buttercup) are both in a highly underrated movie called "Toys". It's basically an existential horror movie...for kids.
Lately, after Nick uploads a new video, I watch it, then go rewatch my favorites on his channel.
Yeah they were a team when they reunited with Peter and Judy. That was the feeling Alan and Sarah were having. Carl is also going to be an uncle to the Parrish baby coming soon.
I love how invested you were in this story and the relationships of all the characters, it was wonderful to see. 😃 I definitely understand your fear of bugs (my big fear are worms.) Everyone fears something! >o>
The girl is played by Kirsten Dunst. She played Amy March in Little Women, Claudia in Interview with a Vampire, and she also played in Hidden Figures, Elizabethtown and Marie Antoinette.
Bring It On too, it's a favorite of mine.
It was only just now while watching this that it dawned on me that not only is Kirsten Dunst in this but it's also AFTER she was in Interview with the Vampire. Really changes things like her talking about disposing of bodies lol
This movie was essentially a horror movie for me as a kid since almost all the scary parts freaked me out but I've always loved this movie so much.
This will always be a favorite of mine. The effects are still pretty good even by today's standards. I remember being young enough to watch the cartoon series based on this movie, where the riddles were more life lessons for the day while the kids got sucked into the game to help Alan. You got to see Jumanji where literally everything was trying to kill you. Even the anteaters had sharp teeth and hunger for human flesh. Though the series ending wasn't as satisfying as this movie it was still more imaginative then the Jumanji sequels.
Imagine being as iconic as Bonnie Hunt..
I’m so glad you finally got to see the whole movie finally! Loved your reaction! 💖
✨ Jumanji is a MASTERPIECE ✨
It's a little past my bedtime, so I will have to watch this tomorrow, but I just wanted to say I loved this film as a kid, so I can't wait to see your reaction to it!
No problem at all! Hope you enjoy it when you get around to watching it!!
@@nickflix8657 Thank you! I'm sure I will!
Perfect timing, I've just snuggled in to relax and I get to watch a reaction from my favorite movie guy....and an EXCELLENT Robin Williams movie. If you have not seen his work on What Dreams May Come, I would recommend it. Its beautiful.
Plan on watching that and Dead Poets Society pretty soon!!
@@nickflix8657 yay!!!
Would be awesome to see you do a Robin Williams season 😄
Patch Adams is also a great one. Has my heart ❤️
JACK is incredible as well.
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This movie terrified me as a kid! Glad you enjoyed it!
Watching you get so scared at certain points in this film made me laugh. The wasps and spiders still creep me out but can you imagine as a kid? This was a terrifying. But I'm so glad you appreciated the character growth and emotional depth this film has. It was far more common in this era of films (80s/90s) where films, even kids films, were far more wholesome. I miss it so much!
RIP and long live Robin Williams (July 21, 1951 - August 11, 2014), aged 63
You will always be remembered as a legend.
0:29 they were actually both written by the same author so it was pretty much the same premise and although zathura was fun it wasn't really done as well as Jumanji
Your fear is part of the reaction! And honestly? Rewatching this it feels like a kiddy horror movie or at least a thriller. ITS INTENSE! That kid getting trampled in a car? All the feral animals, bugs and pLANTS after them? Heck. Man with gun and no morals-- 😱
Fun fact: Zathura and Jumanji both started out as children's books that were created by the same author.
Also u should see Jumanji: Welcome to the jungle. It's kind of a sequel.
Was he the same guy who wrote and illustrated The Polar Express?
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Yeah. Chris Van Allsburg
I'm so glad you enjoyed the film. The cgi was... in its infancy, but the animatronics are all stellar, my favorite probably being the killer orchid. The mosquitos probably bothered me the most as a kid too (thank goodness there were no leeches in the film). I love the detail that Jonathan Hyde (who was also in Anaconda, Titanic, Ritchie Rich, and The Mummy, lol every 90s film) not only plays Van Pelt but Allan's father. It makes me wonder if Van Pelt looks different depending on the player.
They were in the board game,at least....
@@phousefilms ugh, I always dreaded that card
How many times have I watched this movie, and I just now got the “postal worker” joke?! Also, Robin Williams is the ONLY man who could have played this role! RIP.
A comment separate from the reaction video itself, but I want to share that you seem to be the kindest person of everyone I watch on RUclips. 😀
This is one of my favorite movies and I'm really glad you enjoyed it. The emotional weight it carries, and the character development they all go through is astounding. One interesting note is that the original books for both Zathura and Jumanji were written by the same person.
One thing I love about all of your reactions though is how you recognize and pay attention to the soundtracks. Music in movies is so important, and James Horner's score for this is beautiful.
I recommend another movie that he scored, Spiderwick Chronicles. I feel like you'd enjoy it, and it's one of my favorites growing up. The world that it (and the original books) builds is wonderful and has inspired me in my own writing.
The books Jumanji and Zathura are written by the same author. That’s why they are so similar.
The same author who wrote The Polar Express - Chris Van Allsburg.
I loved that they saved everyone💕✨
I love both Jumanji and Zathura. Both are a huge part of my childhood. Glad you revisited this! Also the little girl was played by Kristen Dunst who was Mary Jane in the Sam Raimi Spiderman movies (along with many other films)
I'm so very happy to see how you connected with this film! It really was a treasured part of my childhood and it's so nice to see that it still holds up and that you could enjoy it as an adult.
This movie has heart, imagination, thrills, scary bits, and humor. And what a cast!
It is so sweet to see how emotional you get about the action & interaction.
The little girl was Kirstin Dunst, who just the previous year had a prominent role in "Interview with the Vampire{.
One of my all time favourite movies. Thank you for reacting to this.
Your reactions are so fun to watch, you're so awesome, Nick! Never stop being you😎🤍
I watched this movie hundreds of times as a kid. I can feel the music from it in my soul and I can quote just about every line.
Bless your kind soul Nick, that when the bullies start to chase Alan, your only question is to wonder "what did he do?" Most bullies don't have a reason to be mean.
Judy got grounded because she's a compulsive liar. Hence the "I am sick and tired of your lies, young lady"
I'm glad you enjoyed this movie. It's a Robin Williams classic!
Yes, i've been waiting for your reaction to this movie! Jumanji is one of my all time favorite Robin Williams films in fact it's one of his greatest films imo, why i even remember watching the Jumanji tv series when i was kid...and i'm sure if he were alive Robin himself would be happy to know that people are still enjoying this movie to this day!!!
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Perhaps he’d likely get involved in the sequel films that followed? The story would be completely different had he lived, but wouldn’t it be interesting if Alan Parrish appeared to aid the high school teens trapped in a video game version of the board game he once played?
My heart is swollen and my eyes are red and I’m crying but it’s ok I’m fine- I’m happy 😭😭😭
I love this movie and as always Robin will always deliver and make the performance.
The whole spider scene made my blood pressure dropped. I couldn’t handle it.
It's even sadder when you realize that Alan missed his parents by only four years. He came back in 95, they died in 91
I love this movie. You should watch Bicentennial man (1999) , Robin Williams also stars in this.
There is one negative side to that movie behind the scenes. After a disagreement occurred with Aladdin back in 1992, It was reported that Robin Williams’ old feud with Disney ignited again when Bicentennial Man bombed at the box office. He blamed the execs for poor marketing on it. That bitterness lasted up until 2009, he forgave them, and was in turn named a Disney Legend.
One of my favorite movies of all times, along with A.I. Absolutely heartwarming ❤️ I know Nick will love it!!
Agree! I love Bicentennial Man it's a great story. I don't understand the hate it gets.
You give the best, most detailed reactions of any channel I've seen.
You're awesome.
I'd played the hell out of this board game back when I had it for my 9th birthday and when I took it to school the other kids ran away like it was a uojia board and no one wanted to play with me so I played with my parents. On a side note its neat to see a young Kristen Dunst aka Mary Jane from Sam rami's spiderman trilogy and the hunter van pelt chasing Alan plays his father
This is why Robin Williams is still my favorite actor ❤
The very first time I saw this movie was in school. And let me tell you. It scared the hell outta me. But that giant spider scene is what really traumatized me
Hey Nick, Really appreciated your reaction to Jumanji. This movie holds a special place in my heart. The spiders gave me the creeps too. And I also loved the chance Alan had to repair his relationship with his dad and the wrongs done to the kids. I watched this one a lot growing up. It was fun and I loved Robin Williams portrayal.
I’m so glad you gave this movie a chance, even though you weren’t very interested initially.
Also glad you ended up liking it a lot. I love your reactions! It’s like watching a movie with a friend and experiencing their feelings, as well as feeling them yourself all over again! Your fears are totally valid. We all have some.
I love your reactions! The wonder, the curiosity, the emotion… Love it! You’re one of my favorite RUclips reactors of all time ❤️❤️❤️
One of my earliest memories is watching this when I was 3 or 4 (so between early 1996 and 1997) over and over in my room lol. I remember the beginning being kinda scary but I loved it. I loved all the animal scenes too. 💕
Hi. I love all of your reactions,Nick!
You did not disappoint. ^7^ Loved all your reactions,
and how this movie blew you away, like it did for us back when it came out
If you liked the first Jumanji, goosebumps(one of my favorites), and the other 2 jumanji films are great recommendations because it’s kinda in the same thing genre as the first jumanji film where items become deadly. NickFlix, you are amazing at making reactions.
The new"Jumanji"movies are *a joke* compared to this one.And the"Goosebumps"movies are a joke compared to the TV show.
Kirsten Dunst has always been a phenomenal actress, and if you were impressed with her here I feel like you’d love her even younger performance as Claudia the Eternal Child in ‘Interview With The Vampire’. I absolutely love that you liked this movie so much, because it was one of my childhood staples. The graphics were... yeah. A product of their time, to put it nicely, but as a kid I never really noticed that much. LOL
Nick being afraid of bugs was not on my 2022 RUclips bingo card lol
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Anyone besides me wishing we could have had a moment like this in Hook?
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I mean, Robin Williams was Peter Pan, and there was a giant crocodile in that movie…
Don't worry about being afraid, Nick. I can barely watch Pirates of the Caribbean - Dead Man's Chest because giant Calypso terrifies me. All things giant scare the hell out of me. I can't even provoke the giants in Skyrim without freaking out.
At World’s End featured that, not Dead Man’s Chest.
Thansk for the content, Nick! Great as always. ❤️
Im two other Robin Williams films to consider: "The Birdcage" and "Good morning, Vietnam"
I know this is late, but the reason only certain people can hear the drums is explained by the game itself "A Game for those who seek to find a way to leave their world behind." Therefore, people who are basically done with life are able to hear the game (Alan with the bullies, Sarah with Billy picking on Alan, Judy and Peter with the death of their parents, and so on)
I loved Jumanji as a kid and Robin Williams was amazing in the film. You could also watch Zathura and the next two Jumanji films too one day. I enjoyed Zathura when I was young as well.
Kirsten Dunst was an amazing actress as a child. She kills it in this movie and in Interview with the Vampire as Claudia. You should check that out if you haven’t already. Brad Pitt and and Tom Cruise also star in it!
INCREDIBLE reaction!! I recommend Hacksaw Ridge next if you haven't seen that! Me and my wife love all your reactions!
2020 was such a horrible year that on New Year's Eve my family all yelled _"JUMANJI!!!"_ at midnight because of this movie. lol