Disney’s The Jungle Book Went Beyond “Bare Necessities”

What movie is being reviewed?

Walt Disney Pictures’ live-action adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s 1894 book of similar title, “The Jungle Book”.

What genre is this?

A whole jungle of Adventure, Drama, and Fantasy.

Who’s helming it?

In the director’s seat is actor, filmmaker and comedian Jon Favreau, who is well-known for hits such as “Swingers”, “Chef”, “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, and the “Iron Man” film series.

Who’s starring in it?

The animated animal characters portrayed were an alpha-male wolf Akela (Giancarlo Esposito) and his mate Raksha (Lupita Nyong`o); a black panther known as Bagheera (Ben Kingsley); a fearful tiger named Shere Khan (Idris Elba); a huge, sinister snake named Kaa (Scarlett Johansson); an orangutan “Gigantopithecus” known as King Louie (Christopher Walken); and “one name that will stand above all others: our friend, Baloo the bear (Bill Murray).”

Not to forget, the star attraction — a man cub named Mowgli (Neel Sethi).

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The awesome cast also posed with their respective animal characters.

What’s the story about?

Mowgli is a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed young boy or “man cub”, as they termed him, who grows up with a family of wolves and is watched over his companion, Bagheera. He is forced to flee from the jungle, the only home he’s ever known, when a mean tiger, Shere Khan, goes after him. On his way while returning to the man-village with Bagheera, he makes friends with a carefree bear named Baloo — and learns on his journey of self-discovery, the true meaning of life and friendship.

Is the flick any good?

Watching the impressive trailer from over a year ago, our expectations towards the movie are pretty high — plus the fact that we have also watched the famous animated musical film released in 1967 when we were kids.

Now, fast-forward to the year 2016, and we had ants in our pants just waiting for the modern live-action adaption to be screened!

So, in answer to the question — YES, the movie was really good.

For almost two hours, the movie kept us on the edge of our seats as we reflected, laughed and empathized with Mowgli as he navigated his way through deception, lies and his fate as a Man in the deep, dark jungle.

“This is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky…”

The forefront theme of the movie, “Man cub vs law of the jungle”, is fully emphasized on from beginning till the end through Mowgli’s experiences with different animals. Although the plot was not kept entirely the same as the animated film’s — most probably to depict a more credible and true-to-life story — it did throw in a few unexpected twists. We thought some of the scenes stemmed from creative ideas and talents as they were brilliantly played out.

Besides that, the movie gave us aesthetic pleasure despite the heavily-laden CGI effects and the occasional dry dialogue. Although this is his debut film, 12-year-old Neel Sethi gave a truly remarkable performance as Mowgli alongside the convincing-looking animals within the jungle backdrop.

That’s all we would comment for now on the “The Jungle Book” movie, so as to not risk the temptation of giving out any spoilers.

If you have decided to go watch the movie, make sure you bring along a friend or two or even a whole group of them, “for the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” Just kidding! But seriously though, make sure you watch it; whether by yourself or with your loved ones!

“I saw a little boy, without a people, bring all the jungle together for the first time.”

 

Wildlife Brought To Real Life At “The Jungle Book” Art Exhibition

Come experience the #JungleLife Art Exhibition held at One Utama Shopping Centre from 6 to 17 April 2016!

 

 

In conjunction with “The Jungle Book” movie, Disney collaborated with acclaimed Malaysian wildlife artist, Jaafar Taib, to portray local wildlife creatures that are commonly found in our jungles. The aim of the exhibition is to not only bring the aforementioned movie characters to life, but also to create awareness of wildlife conservation.

Besides that, visitors would also have the opportunity to have complimentary photos taken at a green screen photo booth by simply presenting “The Jungle Book” movie tickets!

Kill two birds with one stone by catching the movie and the exhibition today!

“People have forgotten how to tell a story. Stories don’t have a middle or an end any more. They usually have a beginning that never stops beginning.” -Steven Spielberg

 

*The Jungle Book is currently playing in cinemas nationwide

Nurse Your Newborn At The Tip Of Your Fingertips

Hush, Little Baby, Don’t Say A Word

Babies are no exception to the precarious world of infections, viruses, or even skin problems. It is never easy to handle a tiny, fragile newborn – especially a sick or cranky one.

 

 

However, most of these problems are not as dire as we think. Trust your parental intuition and stay calm, as we have provided a guide to care for your infant.

Mild Occurrences Among Newborns

Most of the health issues faced by new babies are physical and hardly anything to worry about, especially if it is related to feeding.

 

 

Although it is their first bite of real food, babies respond differently to solids — some will eat anything while others are very picky. If your baby is refusing new foods at breakfast, put the food away and offer it again later, perhaps during dinnertime. After all, most newborns can live on merely breast milk or formula alone for their whole first year.

 

 

What goes in must come out, in one way or the other. All of a sudden, from once every few days, your newborn will be pooping only once a week. This does not mean your baby is unhealthy as a slowdown in the poop department is expected after the first month. Consult expert advice only if you find your baby is constipated or having trouble pooping.

You should also be on your toes if your baby’s abdomen feels abnormally swollen and hard in between feedings, if there is no bowel movement for more than a day or two, or if your baby is routinely coughing or gagging while feeding.

Moderate Predicaments In Newborns

The crying and sleeping behaviour of infants may be aggravating for some parents, but do not pull your hair out or scream into your pillow just yet as these situations are best handled with a modicum of wisdom and tranquility.

 

 

Newborns are experts in crying, more than often for no good reason, even if you are doing everything you can to appease them. As you become accustomed to the sound of your baby’s normal cries, you will be able to detect any unusual or peculiar cry such as if he or she is in pain. Nevertheless, if they are just being downright grouchy, put your baby down for a nap or try bringing him or her out for a walk.

 

 

A newborn baby is like a cat, who spends most of the day asleep. The only time you should start being alarmed is if your baby is rarely alert, does not wake up on his or her own for feedings, seems tired or uninterested. This unusual change in the baby’s sleeping pattern may be a symptom of something more serious than simple lethargy.

 

 

Sleep deprivation is unavoidable for parents with a newborn. After about 4 months, your baby may start sleeping irregularly due to significant developmental changes such as traveling, illnesses, teething, growth, and so on. At around 9 months, babies begin to understand that they can use their voice to get you to come over to them. Thus, it is essential to keep the comforting and soothing in nighttime interactions short and sweet so that it does not turn into a habit for your baby.

Severe Situations For Newborns

Some illnesses may be alarming and overwhelming for new parents, yet with the proper handling, care and solution, your baby will stand a greater chance of recovery and healing.

 

 

Some of the most prevalent maladies of a newborn’s first year include upper respiratory infection, ear infection, and stomach virus. The best thing any parent can do is to wait and observe the symptoms — as any infection that is still present after a few days need prompt professional treatment and care.

 

 

Fevers of 38, 39 or even 40 degrees Celsius among infants are no reason for panic as they tolerate higher temperatures to effectively fight off infections. In spite of that, fevers in newborns younger than 2 months, or lasts more than a day, or disrupts their rest and feeding, will require a check up with the doctor.

 

 

Pay attention to your newborn’s breathing pattern and consult medical aid immediately if you notice any abnormalities such as fast breathing (more than sixty per minute), muscle retractions in the ribs, nose flaring, grunts while breathing or persistent blue skin coloring. The blue skin coupled with breathing and feeding complications could mean that the heart or lungs are not functioning perfectly.

 

 

To reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), parents are encouraged to get infants to sleep in their own beds for the first few months. Newborns should also be placed sleeping on their backs instead of on their stomachs or sides, that they should be able to move freely, and that more mothers should stop smoking during pregnancy and breastfeed their babies.

Papa’s Gonna Buy You A Mockingbird

 

 

In conjunction with Mother’s Day, there will be several upcoming baby expos which will exhibit massive varieties of baby products and services.

You will find almost everything you need here for taking care of your newborn’s needs and giving them the best of love, care, and attention.

Check out Today’s Baby Expo, TCE Baby Expo and Babyard Malaysia for more updates and information!

 

 

Sometimes, the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. -Winnie the Pooh

Source(s):
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/baby/Pages/Common-Conditions-in-Newborns.aspx
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160215090548.htm