Jungle Book Movie Showdown: Which will be better?
Jungle Book Movie Showdown: Which will be better?
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Ali vs Frazier! Coke vs Pepsi! Batman vs Superman! Favreau vs Serkis? Yes, the world is full of great rivalries and the latest could be coming thanks to a giant talking bear. Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is by far one of the most beloved adventure tales of all time, with its fame being cemented by Disney’s 1967 animated classic. It’s arguably the version that most audiences’ are familiar with, but now, two, count ‘em, two Jungle Book films are currently in the works. With each utilizing a blend of live-action and motion capture CGI and sporting incredible directors, star-studded casts and the promise of some incredible imagery, it’s hard to decide which will come out on top. But let’s break them down. First up, the directors - In one corner we have the veteran, Jon Favreau. Fresh off his critically acclaimed independent film Chef and a list of hits that include Elf and two Iron Man films, Favreau has easily become the go-to guy for establishing new and exciting worlds for familiar tales while maintaining a blockbuster budget and audience. This track record has to be pretty intimidating to first time director Andy Serkis who will be helming the second Jungle Book adaptation titled Jungle Book: Origins. Now Serkis has dabbled in directing before having handled second unit duties on The Hobbit trilogy and this was no small feat considering the scope of those films, but it’s Andy’s title of motion capture king that truly sets him apart in this battle. In a story that completely takes place in the jungle, surrounded by a cast of talking animals, we have to put a little faith in the man who has portrayed Caesar, Gollum and King Kong so effectively. This motion capture advantage also gives Serkis the upper hand in directing his cast where he’ll be able to quite effectively convey the actions he wants to depict on screen. With actors like Benedict Cumberbatch as Shere Khan, Christian Bale as Bagheera, Cate Blanchett as Kaa, and Serkis himself playing Baloo, Jon Favreau and his cast certainly have their work cut out for them. Of course, Favreau has lined up an equally stellar cast that includes Idris Elba as Shere Khan, Bill Murray as Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa, and Christopher Walken as King Louie. This is no D-list cast and it definitely shows Favreau’s preference for working with some of the same actors. It also shows a similarity between his and Serkis’ casting in terms of the snake Kaa. Both directors have gone for a husky-voiced female, the opposite of the male comic relief that Kaa was in the 1967 animated film, but definitely gives us a clue as to the vibe each director will be striving for. Speaking of the vibe of the films, probably the biggest differences between the two will be the movie’s tone. Serkis has stated his film will be taking the darker path, telling THR, “…it’s very truthful to the original book; it doesn’t shy away from the darkness.” Whether or not you think the world needs two more Jungle Book movies, it seems each film will have vastly different stories to display to audiences once premiere time comes. Additionally, we know Serkis left his ambitious Animal Farm adaption to take on the Jungle Book tale as a passion project, having been a fan of the book since he first read it as a child. Knowing this, we can only hope Andy will be putting all of his motion captured heart and soul into it. With two fantastic directors, unbelievably amazing casts, and the promise of two wildly different films, I for one am honestly excited to see what these two bring to the table. But which version of The Jungle Book are you most looking forward to? Mo-cap king Andy Serkis’ dark, truthful adaption or Jon Favreau’s fun loving, but still grounded in reality version? Share your pick with us in the comments or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter @ClevverMovies and to find out which movies we think are ripe for sequels, go ahead and click right here. I’m Miriam Isa thanks for watching!
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Ali vs Frazier! Coke vs Pepsi! Batman vs Superman! Favreau vs Serkis? Yes, the world is full of great rivalries and the latest could be coming thanks to a giant talking bear. Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is by far one of the most beloved adventure tales of all time, with its fame being cemented by Disney’s 1967 animated classic. It’s arguably the version that most audiences’ are familiar with, but now, two, count ‘em, two Jungle Book films are currently in the works. With each utilizing a blend of live-action and motion capture CGI and sporting incredible directors, star-studded casts and the promise of some incredible imagery, it’s hard to decide which will come out on top. But let’s break them down. First up, the directors - In one corner we have the veteran, Jon Favreau. Fresh off his critically acclaimed independent film Chef and a list of hits that include Elf and two Iron Man films, Favreau has easily become the go-to guy for establishing new and exciting worlds for familiar tales while maintaining a blockbuster budget and audience. This track record has to be pretty intimidating to first time director Andy Serkis who will be helming the second Jungle Book adaptation titled Jungle Book: Origins. Now Serkis has dabbled in directing before having handled second unit duties on The Hobbit trilogy and this was no small feat considering the scope of those films, but it’s Andy’s title of motion capture king that truly sets him apart in this battle. In a story that completely takes place in the jungle, surrounded by a cast of talking animals, we have to put a little faith in the man who has portrayed Caesar, Gollum and King Kong so effectively. This motion capture advantage also gives Serkis the upper hand in directing his cast where he’ll be able to quite effectively convey the actions he wants to depict on screen. With actors like Benedict Cumberbatch as Shere Khan, Christian Bale as Bagheera, Cate Blanchett as Kaa, and Serkis himself playing Baloo, Jon Favreau and his cast certainly have their work cut out for them. Of course, Favreau has lined up an equally stellar cast that includes Idris Elba as Shere Khan, Bill Murray as Baloo, Ben Kingsley as Bagheera, Scarlett Johansson as Kaa, and Christopher Walken as King Louie. This is no D-list cast and it definitely shows Favreau’s preference for working with some of the same actors. It also shows a similarity between his and Serkis’ casting in terms of the snake Kaa. Both directors have gone for a husky-voiced female, the opposite of the male comic relief that Kaa was in the 1967 animated film, but definitely gives us a clue as to the vibe each director will be striving for. Speaking of the vibe of the films, probably the biggest differences between the two will be the movie’s tone. Serkis has stated his film will be taking the darker path, telling THR, “…it’s very truthful to the original book; it doesn’t shy away from the darkness.” Whether or not you think the world needs two more Jungle Book movies, it seems each film will have vastly different stories to display to audiences once premiere time comes. Additionally, we know Serkis left his ambitious Animal Farm adaption to take on the Jungle Book tale as a passion project, having been a fan of the book since he first read it as a child. Knowing this, we can only hope Andy will be putting all of his motion captured heart and soul into it. With two fantastic directors, unbelievably amazing casts, and the promise of two wildly different films, I for one am honestly excited to see what these two bring to the table. But which version of The Jungle Book are you most looking forward to? Mo-cap king Andy Serkis’ dark, truthful adaption or Jon Favreau’s fun loving, but still grounded in reality version? Share your pick with us in the comments or hit us up on Facebook or Twitter @ClevverMovies and to find out which movies we think are ripe for sequels, go ahead and click right here. I’m Miriam Isa thanks for watching!
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