There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
I watched the movie today. Neel Sethi portrayed the feral jungle boy perfectly. In the 5-star rating system, I give Mowgli a perfect score of 5 stars. Of course, in Rudyard Kipling's novel, the jungle boy, being raised by wolves went about the jungle Au Naturale. But, we all know that such a thing would be impossible in a world-society not yet mature enough. Shere Khan and Bagheera were done wonderfully. 5 stars to them both. Kaa was so eerie; Scarlett Johansson at her best. Even though the big python was not trying to kill the boy in Kipling's book, I give her 5 stars. King Louie! Walt Disney had decided to toss an orangutan into the story. Even though the big orange apes are not native to India, I could be alright with that. However, Jon Favreau took it about 40 steps further and made King Louie a Gigantopithecus! On top of that, he makes the gargantuan ape out to be the size of King Kong! Outrageous! Absurd! I give King Louie 0 stars. Akela and Raksha. Beautifully played, even though grey wolves are not living in India. 5 stars. Sarcasm is a manner of speech often going unnoticed by some. Post #48 is sarcasm. Baloo is a Himalayan brown bear. Sure, Bagheera called him a sloth bear; that was sarcasm. Believe with your eyes and not words you hear. Perhaps he was out-of-place in the jungle because, unusual for a brown bear, Baloo is afraid of heights. I give Baloo a score of 5 stars.