Welcome to the jungle, we have games and fun here … If I had been born 10 years earlier, I would have fondly remembered the times when it really took little to create a good family movie – a good story was enough. Even though "Jumanji" is my age, I still use this film with undisguised pleasure. Why? Because some values ​​don’t get old. Incredibly addictive, in the literal sense of the word, it also literally does not let the players go a step away – it is not enough to put the board in the box and put it on the shelf. The dice have been cast and there is no turning back – twelve-year-old Alan Parrish has been absorbed by the mysterious game into the middle of the jungle, it would seem that for good, leaving a mark on the psyche of his friend Sarah Whittle, and causing his surroundings to mistakenly believe that he was killed and bricked up in house walls by his own father. 26 years later, when African drums resound in the same deserted house, and Jumanji ends up in the hands of Judy and Peter Shepherd, they learn that it was not a one-way street – Alan returns and has to face the challenges of the game and adult life again which stealthily took away his normal childhood. And with him there are more and more dangerous creatures, for which there is only one way – to win in Jumanji. Although the plot of this family "horror" may not sound thrilling, both parents and children will find something for themselves in the film: for younger viewers there are attractions in various obstacles drawn straight from the jungle, for older viewers – when we really stop being children in this jungle of life? This nice picture of family cinema consists mainly of its cast.

First of all, the creation of Robin Williams, who was able to give all his characters incredibly warm features, even as a slightly feral 12-year-old in an adult’s body makes us feel nice and safe. Without experiencing much affection from his father, he himself stretches out his own protective arms over the longing for his deceased parents, the Shepherd siblings.

Bonnie Hunt, playing Sarah Whittle, is a bit freaked out by the memories of a mysterious disappearance of a friend inside the game. The role of the young Kirsten Dunst as the charming liar, Judy Shepherd, is also noteworthy. So what may not appeal to viewers, especially the youngest generation? A possible downside can be special effects, which, especially for people used to the feast of impressions offered by films currently being produced, will not be too special. However, this will not be a problem for older viewers, who will perhaps mention the charm of the 80s and 90s and the fantastic cinema of that time. For comparison, "Jumanji" can be combined with the newer production "Zathura – Space Adventure", which focuses on a similar story, but will certainly be closer to your kids and perfectly demonstrates how their tastes have changed over 10 years.

If you’re looking for a movie that you and your family can watch on a Sunday afternoon or Saturday morning, "Jumanji" is definitely worth recommending. And then, who knows … maybe a small board game tournament? Just be careful not to get too involved ..