'Hilarious' sequel to iconic Robin Williams comedy is streaming for free
Fans of Robin Williams are in for a delight as a sequel to his legendary 1995 comedy, Jumanji, is now available for free streaming. Channel 4's on-demand service has recently added Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle to its catalogue, ready for UK viewers to enjoy.
The 2017 film is a direct sequel to the nineties comedy, which featured the late actor alongside Kirsten Dunst, David Alan Grier, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde and Bebe Neuwirth. The original film tells the story of two siblings who discover a mystical jungle-themed board game, with an unfortunate man trapped within.
To liberate the man permanently, the children must successfully finish the game, which involves facing various jungle creatures.
Robin, who sadly passed away in 2014, portrayed the unfortunate man, named Alan Parrish. In its 2017 reboot, the plot revolves around a group of high school students who stumble upon a magical video game, and are pulled into its fictional jungle environment.
Each character plays the game as an adult avatar they selected, and can only escape by surviving the jungle's dangers and completing the adventure. This time, comedic actors Kevin Hart, Jack Black and Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson take the lead roles, alongside Scottish actress Karen Gillian, reports the Express.
The comedy film received a notable 77% Rotten Tomatoes critical rating upon its release, with audiences giving it an impressive 87% score. Critics praised the film, saying: "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle uses a charming cast and a humorous twist to offer an undemanding yet solidly entertaining update on its source material."
Audiences also raved about the film, with one reviewer calling it an "underappreciated masterpiece." Another fan exclaimed: "Literally one of the best comedies of all time! HILARIOUS."
A third viewer wrote: "Hilarious, action-packed return to Jumanji! Filled with entertaining adventure!
"Actors did great and always make me laugh! Hats off to Jack Black! Watched the movie several times!
"Never get tired of watching it! Perfect watch for movie night if you're craving something funny and adventurous."
A long-time fan of the original Jumanji film shared their pleasant surprise at how well the new instalment turned out, saying: "As a long time fan of the original Jumanji film, it was a pleasant surprise to find out how good this one ended up being.
"Honouring the original, but putting a modern spin on it, and going inside Jumanji instead of taking it to the real world, really gave the story a new perspective."
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