The Greatest Disney of em all.

Rating: 9/10 (6 December 2008)

Quire simply put this is animated story telling at its purest and best. This is a joy from start to finish. The story of Mogli the boy brought up by wolves forced to flee the jungle might not be as grand as the normal Disney fare and as a result actually feels like a smaller film, but that is by no means a bad thing. Instead what we have here is attention to character and this is achieved with excellence. Every character here is beautifully created all with their own nuances and traits. We have the main animal characters of Baloo and Bhaghera who are a superb odd couple duo and they and supported by a fantastic supporting cast including the magnificent King Louie and Khaa the snake. With the menacing villain Shea Khan casting a shadow over precedings we get a series of superb set pieces all set to the greatest tunes ever in a Disney film. This is a film I loved as a child and still enjoy regular viewings of today. Gold.