So what if it's not Kipling?

Rating: Null/10 (30 January 2003)

What is a faithful adaptation? Is it one that stays true to the letter of each event in the book, or one that stays true to the spirit of the book? I would say the latter.
Now, is being a faithful adaptation of the source a requirement for being a good adaptation? I would say no, and this film is the proof. It's "not Kipling," but at least it's fun "not Kipling."