JUMANJI: WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE | MOVIE REACTION | FIRST TIME WATCHING |

[@jacksonsd6]

This is actually a sequel to Jumanji 1995 lol

[@migmit]

Very loose sequel.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Yeah, but that movie sucked. No trouble with skipping it.

[@testgravityy]

​@@jean-paulaudette9246 huh?

[@fuzze321]

@@jean-paulaudette9246 well that's just about the worse take on a movie i have ever heard.

[@mandalore1089]

​@@fuzze321 Robin Williams, per usual, was great, but it was not a great movie.

[@richardlong3745]

Like many others have said you should watch the first Jumanji starring Robin Williams, you really enjoyed Robin Williams role in the movie "Good Will Hunting" playing the psychiatrist Sean. Both Jumanji movies are great yet there very different from one another in a very good way.

[@alexspindler1]

I'm sure it's been mentioned but hippos are the most dangerous land animals. It's so funny because you wouldn't even imagine it but they're aggressive and territorial while being massive and strong. Plus you can't see them in water sometimes so it's like a giant invisible wrecking ball with sharp points and a bad attitude about property rights. Glad you enjoyed this. Everyone was incredibly skeptical that this would be good and it turned out to bea real gem. Jack Black is the standout as Bethany, which shouldn't have worked but he's perfect. As everyone mentioned, the first Jumanji is great and whole different experience so you'll like it a lot. There's also a sequel to this that is good and a sort-of sequel from the same author called Zathura with Kristen Stewart that you might like too!

[@3DJapan]

Before this movie I only knew Karen Gillan from Doctor Who. Now she's in Marvel movies.

[@leroyd3480]

I love this movie. After having watched the original Jumanji, I was afraid it wouldn't be that good. I was very pleasantly surprised. Jack Black was hilarious as a teenage girl. And Ruby Roundhouse is the same actress that played Nebula in the MCU movies. LOL I eating while watching you react. I almost choked laughing at your face when the insect crawled in the guy's ear. Great reaction. 🙂

[@beardedgeek973]

This is one of those movies that 90% of the time would have been awful but somehow turned out to great!

[@leroyd3480]

@@beardedgeek973 perfectly put

[@danielchapman6032]

I take it you never saw the OG Jumanji with Robin Williams. It is a great movie. Very much different from this one.

[@becausethemailneverstops9350]

Jumanji Robin Williams is great too!

[@BomboSbronzo]

All the actors acted so naturally as teenagers but expecially Jack Black was awesome!

[@TheJamieRamone]

4:12 . And on THAT note: add Superbad to ur list...trust me on this. 😁

[@DK-sd7cx]

I’m excited to see you react to the original from 95 now, think watching them in this order would actually be really interesting! This one stands on its own enough that you don’t NEED to watch the original first, but I feel like you’ll appreciate this even more once you see where some of the ideas came from.

[@leroyd3480]

I totally agree. And the first one is fantastic.

[@DeweyFinn21]

This is actually the 3rd film in the wider "Jumanji-verse" There's the 1995 Jumanji film and 2005's Zathura. (Yes, the creatives behind this film count Zathura as part of it.)

[@clifton8929]

Excellent job, Miss Mary. Your laughter and smile really shine when you watch comedies and animated movies. I'm so glad to see you looking so well and happy.

[@PsychoMuffinSDM]

Its a shame you didnt watch the first. It sets up a lot of context.

[@chadjenkins4876]

Well you probably haven't heard but the original Jumanji from the 90s might be worth checking out 😁

[@Masterfighterx]

The red haired girl (Martha) while in Jumanji is the same actress that plays Nebula in The Guardians of the Galaxy.

[@debbyemerson3877]

Oooh I didn't know that! Thanks!

[@pietergreveling]

An unexpectedly good sequel! 👍🏻✌🏼

[@31Mike]

It's rare that sequels are better than the originals, but in this case, Robin Williams not withstanding... it was better than the original.

[@martinmorles1]

Loved this movie , all of them really nailed their counterparts. Really like how the concept of the game adapting with the times.

[@3DJapan]

3:08 I didn't actually get my first car until I was like, 23. Actually I had one but I didn't get my license until then. I used the public transportation or rides to get to school and biked everywhere else. Once I got out of college I really needed a car though.

[@Txouci]

Ouija is pronounced "Wee Jee"

[@Pawel274]

At least 500 people a year can confirm that hippos are scary and aggressive... ;)

[@NiersFloater]

Actually they can not because they did not survive their encouter with the hippo. But it is true, no other animal on the african continents causes as many fatalities as hippos do - neither lions, crocodils or snakes...

[@dracoargentum9783]

FYI: Ouija is pronounced Wee-gee, Kennard Novelty Co. literally combined the French and German words for "Yes"

[@RedPandaGirl002]

Super fun fact: both actors you've seen now, miss Ruby (Karen Gillan) and Daemon Targaryen (Matt Smith) are both from a TV series called _Doctor Who_ believe it or not! 😁😁

[@leeannmcdermott8313]

So excited to see you laugh at this!

[@bigdream_dreambig]

0:18 We pronounce "ouija" as "wee-jee." (I have no idea why! 🤣)

[@0lyge0]

It took me a while to realize you were saying Ouija at the beginning. In the US it's pronounced wee ja or wee gee depending on where you're from. Like others have said you should watch the original with Robin Williams. The sequel was fun too.

[@TearyEyesAnderson]

The part where the guy has been missing for 20 years, reminds me of the movie "Flight of the Navigator", a boy goes out into the woods, and gets hurt, for him only a few minutes have passed, but to the rest of the world many years have gone by. He then needs the help of... to try and return to his proper home.

[@jean-paulaudette9246]

Ouija boards were named by combining the French word for 'yes', with the German word for 'yes'. Easy pronunciation key.

[@paulkennedy8701]

Except that nobody pronounces it that way. It's not just that everybody uses an English j (as in jam), not a German one (as in Jung). As several other comments have said, the a is (almost always and quite bizarrely) pronounced like the i in "ski".

[@JCG52577]

Ruby (game Martha) is MCU Nebula!

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

0:23 LMAO It's pronounced "WeeGee", also slang for someone from Glasgow (Glaswegian, or Weedgie, pronounced the same)

[@BubblyRainbows]

Now I'm curious what the proper pronunciation is, because everyone I know pronounces it "WeeJuh"

[@barryhickman6911]

The grown up Alex towards the end of the movie is Tom Hanks son, Colin!

[@Masterfighterx]

Alex in the game is played by Nick Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) when he returned to the present it's Colin Hanks (Tom Hanks son)

[@ScarlettM]

7:22 - you thought Hippos were cute? The hippopotamus is a very aggressive wild creature and is the DEADLIEST large land mammal on the planet. It is estimated that hippo attacks kill 500 people each year in Africa. They are territorial, very fast and merciless.

[@NZBigfoot]

Not to mention the herds dominant male will kill the young of the females that it hasnt sired itself (similar to how male lions do)... which is why the females leave the herd to give birth and raise the young for a while in 'safety'. Thanks ZeFrank1 for bring that bit of knowledge to my attention... I knew hippos were nasty, but not that nasty. Also Hippos closest relatives... are Whales.

[@vodengc520]

I mean they can totally be considered cute. They'll just absolutely freakin' vaporize you if you get near one when it's in the wrong mood, lol.

[@davepalliaser4798]

You didn't know but I think you are missing a lot of jokes and ah-ha moments from not seeing the original. I myself also loved Zathura which is in my mind the real sequel to the Robin William's original. I hope you get a chance to see the original while this is still fresh in your mind.

[@littleTownGiant1]

Zathura was the first sequel to the OG for me, too. And what a take on a board game come to life. Was my favorite Kristen Stewart role when I was younger. Though everyone who's seen it will probably find something ironic in that statement lol

[@wispiwispi1889]

Lighting a set is very expensive for movies. That is why so many seem so dark.

[@endorphinzz]

12:49 - That's my new rinigtone lol...

[@raymondhenderson8230]

Ahhh you shoulda watched the original first, it’s great!

[@chrissiegle1065]

Hopefully you watch part 1. Great reaction. Thank you.

[@debbyemerson3877]

What a fun movie! Really enjoyed your reaction 😀

[@bidwell13]

It’s so funny seeing Jack Black playing a teenage girl. What’s interesting about this movie the game got all the kids to pick their exact opposite from what they are in the real world. It ended up helping them grow. This is a sequel to the 1995 Jumanji with Robin Williams. He played Alan Parrish who built the house Alex was staying at. The next Jumanji movie is pretty good also. It has Danny Devito in it which ups the comedy factor.

[@HansOlo354]

You should watch the original with Robin Williams - it's hilarious.

[@larryclowers]

The real world scenes in this movie was filmed at my old high school

[@oogabooga_1]

13:23 you kill me, I couldn't stop laughing

[@NZBigfoot]

Seen a few people mention it, but ill also throw in my opinion for 'Zathura'... its not a direct sequel to the first Jumanji, but more a sidequel, same premise magic game etc, but a shift in theme and pretty decent as a movie surprisingly good practical effects as well.

[@sharonjoan1970]

So Excited for you to watch this movie it is hilarious Jack Black is Everything. The original with Robin Williams is a must see classic and the 3rd Jumanji Next Level is just as funny. On another note you are Just Glowing😍

[@josephcox1738]

I am a middle aged American man and I don't drive. I live 7.5 miles from my work and bicycle everywhere. People think I'm insane.

[@mark2graves-movies689]

Definitely see the first Jumanji with Robin Williams 👍🏻👍🏻

[@gluuuuue]

The Rock: “Welcome! … to JUMANJI PARK..”

[@NerdyWatchTV]

Another excellent reaction. I really like your energy. Great laugh. 👍 *They kiss*... Mary: "That's gross" ... *Fridge stops them from kissing*... Mary: "Oh, come on!" 😂😂

[@marjalap793]

The first time in heard Jack Black say : "the fact that i'm not instagram this right now is insane!!" I almost peed my pants😂😂😂 best line in the whole movie!!

[@sandiegobrewreview]

Hippos are most aggressive animal in Africa. There also extremely territorial

[@doktorhyena]

To be perfectly honest... an elephant will defeat literally anything on land in a fight. Sure, there are some exceptionally large lion prides such as the Savuti pride which has over 30 members that have killed elephants before, but these are usually very young ones, and when they have killed adults it's been at night when they can't see in the dark better than you can. However, since there was sufficient lighting there, the elephant had every reason to win and the scene was very well-handled.

[@skyhawksailor8736]

Now you really need to watch the original Jumanji movie with Robin Williams. Robin Williams was actually mentioned in this movie, Alan Parrish it was his house.

[@Indecom]

Wee Jee, probably the easiest way to say that so people will know what you're trying to say :P Excited to watch the rest of this video though. I love this movie :P

[@loftyguy11]

Gotta watch the original one!!

[@mrboom303]

Please do don’t be a menace to South Central while sipping your juice

[@MrRidged]

so mary did you not reconizse karren gillan = nebula from marvel gaurdians of the galaxy and the avengers

[@caiofonseca1025]

I don't understand why people ignore the original Jumanji lol

[@Danrp274]

7:25 Thats a hippopotamus. They are very, very mean.

[@lurkerrekrul]

Obviously you're aware of the original. There's a sequel to this, Jumanji: The Next Level. There's also another film in the franchise, even if it's not directly related to any of the movies, Zathura: A Space Adventure. It's very much like the original Jumanji and is based on a book by the same author.

[@31Mike]

I wasn't aware of Zathura being connected to Jumanji, or if I was, I totally forgot. Now that I know, I'm going to put it on my list of movies to react to, so thanks for the mention of that movie.

[@Eidlones]

@@31Mike It's only connected in that it's the same premise of a board game coming to life, and based off a book written by the same author that wrote the original Jumanji book. It's aimed at a younger demographic, with the main characters being 6 and 10.

[@andythomas4998]

After Jumanji, there's Zathura, a space adventure. 👍

[@lakeit]

Fun seeing nebula again

[@victore6242]

yep, that's Jack Black. and that character "he's" teaching how to girl flirt... the actor is in the MCU as Nebula. Gamora's cybernetic sister.

[@KSDVLmom]

It's cracking me up the way she sang Ouija OhEyeGee.. reminds me of OhEyeSee from Tarzan

[@mikemeggison5084]

Ouija = Weejie or Weejah. I've heard both.

[@KennyMrTerrellThisIsTheWay2024]

Hey Mary how you been ? I'm still very excited that you're pregnant and having a child boy it's a miracle for you !!!🎉👶🏼❤

[@Caseytify]

As has been stated, the original movie _did_ have an actual board game. It's pronounced (in American English anyway) Wee-Zha. Oui & Ja being yes in French and German. And, yes, I know, actual Germans pronounce it "Ya." :) What can I say, Americans... LOL.

[@spydude38]

Having been able to watch the original with Robin Williams when it came out, this one actually does very well too.

[@OneTrueVikingbard]

“Oh-eye-gee”? I’m guessing the word is of French (possibly Creole) origin. Hence “oui” and “je’a” which got corrupted into “wee-jee” in modern American English.

[@windsaw151]

I said it before, I'll say again what I said immediately after watching this movie for the first time: Jack Black was born to play this!

[@colindeane9759]

Watching this without watching the first one with the legendary Robin Williams, is like watching Mocking Jay without watching Hunger Games, or Return of the Jedi without watching Star Wars you miss SOOOOO much!!! And a lot of things would be so much clearer when watched in the proper order!!!

[@paulkennedy8701]

It's not like that at all. Those were made as part of an ongoing story. This was a remake of the original. And it was more of a re-imagining than a re-telling. There were a handful of hints towards the previous movie, but you don't miss anything if you don't know the old one. And it was made over 20 years later, for a new generation. The makers did not intend it primarily for people who had seen the 1990s version, and most of the audience wouldn't have seen it.

[@colindeane9759]

@@paulkennedy8701 To say this is not an ongoing story is to say The Force Awakens is not a continuation of the Starwars Saga... it is a Sequel using the original board transforming to a new generation yes but initially the same... and Who's hut where they staying in... it is in all intese and purpose a sequel so yes without watching the Classic Robin Williams one you do miss subtle but important references

[@danielemlet7885]

Jumanji next level is next movie it's good to

[@didonna1974]

Jumanji 2 the next level is just as good.

[@victore6242]

your reactions are precious. luckily this sequels stands n its own. no need to see the first one. "imagine waking up in a different body." yeah, it's called old age.

[@johnserpo9267]

I recommend 'The Impossible' from 2012, it's a true story of the tsunami in 2004. Get some tissues ready.

[@anthonydean1743]

The original with Robin Williams was a good movie, the CGI may not have been that great but what can you do it was the 90s. They also made an animated series.

[@Overlord0011]

If you want to see some good early Rock movies, I recommend the Rundown and Walking Tall.

[@svendeep6781]

I haven't watched yet but I'm sure it'll be GREAT as usual. But also.. watch the original!

[@ScarlettM]

How are you feeling? You are due in July? Did you pick any cute baby clothes?

[@KoaxR]

definitely should have watched the original first 😬

[@buzzardbeatniks]

In english most poeple pronounce Ouija "wee-jah" or when I was a kid in the 80s we said "wee-jee"

[@ElisaH_DarklyiShine]

Jack black playing a teenage girl stole the show. He was fantastic

[@Fantomex.]

I hope she watches the first one soon 😂

[@Caseytify]

I think all four did great jobs on their characters. One of the jokes was that Kevin Hart is a little guy. Johnson was great at playing a hypochondriac nerd, but the prize goes to Jack Black playing a self-absorbed teen-aged girl. Red headed hottie Karen Gillian was delightfully awkward. There _is_ a sequel. No spoilers on how they get back; Awkwafina appears.

[@melissam9656]

Where's the third one "the next level" ??

[@RAD-82ndABN]

You should watch a 1987 movie ‘Lost Boys!’ It’s about missing teens and the Prince of Darkness!?! Very Good Movie!

[@StevesTubes]

There is a sequel to this movie (the third overall) that is also a good watch.

[@seansteyer8851]

Ouija Board is pronounced "weee-gee" but no it isn't a big part of this film. You should watch the original where it was a board game with Robin WIlliams.

[@SeanTube2099]

The sequel to this film is even better.

[@kennedy6587]

😂 lol enough people have said you should check out the original Jumanji with Robin Williams 😏 so I’ll say….”quoija is pronounced wee-gee” 😝

[@kennedy6587]

Or at least that’s what I was told 🤣🤣

[@paulkennedy8701]

"Ouija" _should_ be pronounced wee-ja /widʒə/. And that's the (only) pronunciation my old American dictionary gives. Yet, as you say, people do pronounce it /widʒi/. And my Australian dictionary gives that as an alternative. (There are no other words where a is pronounced /i/.)

[@konrad3]

Watch the original Jumanji movie. It's alao awesome

[@americandad8903]

You definitely need to see the first one with Robin Williams. How’s the pregnancy going? Hope all is well!!

[@kona883]

Be sure to watch the next one called Jumanji The Next Level all the cast comes back but it is different! And a great actor from Game of Thrones is in it!

[@TomH2681]

Hi Mari. So you haven't seen the original Jumanji from 1995 with Robin Williams? You absolutely should.

[@themadpizzler6081]

Holy Crap!!!! This movie is super weird when contemplated with the "The Good Place" TV show. Is the Principal who sends all the kids to actual detention working for the "Bad Place"?

[@31Mike]

This was a great movie, but you really should have watched the first movie, first. You're starting with movie #2.

[@kimghanson]

Ah yes, but did you also recognize that Ruby Roundhouse was also Nebula in Guardians of the Galaxy?

[@freefolkofthenuminousoccid9054]

You really went into this totally blind 🙃 you have to watch the original with Robin Williams

[@danielkillian1222]

Hippos are one of the most dangerous animals.

[@tangosiera7221]

You missed the after credits

[@TheJamieRamone]

7:26 - Crack a book open one in a while! Those critters r killers.

[@paulkennedy8701]

Because the only way to learn that is in a book(!) And anyone who reads books knows it(!) Don't be so rude.