Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle facts for kids

Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is an adventure fantasy movie from 2018. It was directed by Andy Serkis. This film is based on the famous stories about Mowgli by Rudyard Kipling, which are found in his book All the Mowgli Stories.

The movie features actors like Rohan Chand, Matthew Rhys, and Freida Pinto. Many well-known actors also lent their voices and used motion capture to play the animal characters. These include Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander, and Andy Serkis himself. Peter Mullan also provided a voice performance.

The movie was first planned to be released by Warner Bros.. However, in July 2018, Warner Bros. Pictures sold the rights to Netflix. Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle was shown in a few movie theaters starting November 29, 2018. It then became available worldwide on Netflix on December 7, 2018. Critics had mixed feelings about the movie.

The Story of Mowgli

This movie tells the classic tale of Mowgli, a young boy raised by animals in the jungle. He learns the ways of the wild from his animal family. The story explores his journey between the human world and the animal kingdom.

Who is Mowgli?

Mowgli is a human child who gets lost in the jungle. A kind wolf family finds him and decides to raise him as their own. He grows up learning to hunt and survive alongside his animal friends.

Jungle Friends and Foes

Mowgli's closest friends are Baloo, a wise bear, and Bagheera, a sleek black panther. They teach him important lessons about the jungle. However, the jungle also has dangers, especially from Shere Khan, a fierce tiger who hates humans.

Making the Movie

Filming Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle was a big project. The filmmakers used special technology to bring the animals to life.

Motion Capture Technology

The actors who played the animals wore special suits with sensors. This technology, called motion capture, recorded their movements and expressions. These recordings were then used to create realistic computer-generated animals. This way, the animals in the movie look and move very much like the actors playing them.

Bringing the Jungle to Life

The movie shows a beautiful and wild jungle environment. The filmmakers worked hard to create a world that feels both real and magical. This helps viewers feel like they are right there with Mowgli in his adventures.

Release and Reception

The movie had an interesting path to its release. It was first planned for theaters, but then found a home on Netflix.

From Warner Bros. to Netflix

Originally, Warner Bros. was going to release the movie in cinemas. But later, they decided to sell the rights to Netflix. This meant that many more people around the world could watch the movie easily from their homes.

What Critics Thought

When the movie came out, it received different opinions from critics. Some praised the visuals and the motion capture performances. Others had different views on the story and how it was told.

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