Jumanji: The Next Level

Jumanji: The Next Level review

Written by Jake Kasdan, Jeff Pinkner, and Scott Rosenberg

Based on the book by Chris Van Allsburg

Rating: 🔥 that’s hot

When Spencer (Alex Wolff) begins struggling with his identity during his first year of college, he longs for the suave confidence that he felt as his Jumanji avatar Dr. Smolder Bravestone (Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson). He makes the decision to re-enter the game, forcing his friends to go after him to rescue him.

Jumanji is one of those comedies that has it all. You’ve got creative physical comedy, sexual tension, and Jack Black playing a ditzy teenage girl. The sequel delivers the signature comedy style that Jumanji is known for and raises the bar with old people having to learn about technology. The choice to add Danny DeVito and Danny Glover to the cast was an outstanding one. I’ve never been a huge Kevin Hart fan, but Kevin Hart playing Danny Glover was one of the funniest things I’ve seen in a while. Awkwafina is also hilarious, as always. She’s having a hell of a year, from winning the Golden Globe for Best Actress for The Farewell, to starring in a successful blockbuster with The Rock, it’s a real great time to be Awkwafina. If you’re afraid that Jumanji: The Next Level is just another tired Hollywood sequel I am happy to report that that couldn’t be further from the truth. Run, don’t walk, to your nearest theater to catch Jumanji: The Next Level while it’s still playing!

Review written by Zianna Weston