The plot, roles and actors of "Jumanji"

There are films that are doomed to success no matter what actors are involved in them. "Jumanji" refers to the category of such paintings. In the 90's the story of how a normal game turned into reality was something intriguing with a taste of novelty. And the famous performer of the main role (Robin Williams) only strengthened the audience's interest in this adventure film.

The creators of the picture

"Jumanji" was the author of many Hollywood hits named Joe Johnston. In 1989, he made his debut with the comedy "Dear, I have reduced children." In 1993 he released the series "The Chronicles of Young Indiana Jones". It is noteworthy that Johnston in 1982 even received an Oscar for visual effects, which he created for the Spielberg film "Indiana Jones. In search of the lost ark. " Nowadays, the director made one of the parts of the Avengers franchise called "The First Avenger". In this project, the most eminent Hollywood actors were engaged.

"Jumanji" was released in 1995. The script for the painting was written by an army of writers based on the novel by the American novelist Chris Van Allsburg.

Music for the film was written by James Horner - the Oscar winner for the soundtracks created for the film "Titanic". Also, the composer worked on the musical accompaniment to the paintings "Aliens", "New Spider-Man" and "Avatar."

Short story

"Jumanji" - a film whose actors received unspeakable pleasure during the filming. They had to plunge into a fantastic game filled with incredible adventures.

The film describes the events that unfolded around one mysterious chest for hundreds of years. First in 1869 this little box of frightened teenagers is buried in the forest. And after a hundred years a teenager named Alan digs out the chest, opens it and discovers a game there. But as soon as Alan and his girlfriend Sarah tried to make the first move with bones, he was sucked into a magic chest, and Sarah was so scared that she could not help a friend.

So the game "Jumanji" was lost in the attic for twenty years, until a new family was settled in the house of Alan. Now in the network of insidious game fall Judy and Peter. Only this time they will have to bring a dangerous game to the end, in order to save themselves and the grown-up Alan.

"Jumanji": actors and roles. Robin Williams as Alan

Robin Williams began his career, speaking in the stand-up show. Even in his youth, the future actor noticed that he was remarkably able to make people laugh. In the field stand-up, Williams managed to achieve success, and then during the performance he noticed the director Garry Marshall and offered a role in his television series. So Robin for a couple of years re-qualified as an actor.

The main actor of the film "Jumanji" played not only comical characters. Robin was nominated for the film "Good Morning, Vietnam" for "Oscar" - in this project, he coped well with the dramatic role. In general, the 80's, as well as the early 90's were the best years in the artist's career.

In "Jumanji" actor got the role of a man who spent twenty years of his life in the game. He is freed from there by brother and sister Peter and Judy, who are opening a new game.

In 2000, the famous comedian began to have health problems - he was tormented by depression, despite the fact that he had a young wife. Then Robin was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease, and he was frightened that he could no longer engage in his profession. That's why the actor from "Jumanji" died: after not coping with psychological problems, he hanged himself on his own belt.

Invited actors: "Jumanji" and the character of Jonathan Hyde

Jonathan Hyde was born in Australia in 1948. Over time, he moved to the UK and graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.

Hyde usually played in Hollywood movies of very colorful characters, but always they were supporting roles. Therefore, not every spectator knows the artist's name.

In 1984, Jonathan appeared in the film "Lace", which in America is considered almost a cult. In 1994, Hyde played a butler in the famous family film with Macaulay Kalkin "Rich Richie."

In the tape "Jumanji", actors and roles which are simply unforgettable, Jonathan got the role of a mad hunter who jumped from the game into the real world and tried to kill Alan and his young friends.

Also, the end of the 90's was marked for the actor's roles in such hits as "Titanic", "Anaconda" and "Joan of Arc." In 2015, Hyde appeared in the Gothic thriller "Crimson Peak".

Kirsten Dunst in the role of Judy

"Jumanji" is a film whose actors are very recognizable. The same can be said about the performer of the role of Judy - Kirsten Dunst.

Judy is a teenager. She lost her parents and lives with her aunt in her big house. Once a girl with her brother finds in the attic a strange chest and is involved in a deadly game. But, fortunately, the main characters manage to cope with all the difficulties and complete the game, after which everything falls into place.

Kirsten Dunst starred in this film, being a thirteen-year-old child. But this was by no means her first project: the girl began her career as a film actress back in 1989 with the picture "New York Stories". Of the early works, the most significant in Kirsten's career was the drama "Interview with the Vampire", where she was able to play in the company of celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas and Brad Pitt.

After "Dzhumanji" the next breakthrough for the young actress was the role of Mary Watson in "Spider-Man" with Toby Maguire.

Also, Dunst lit up in the "Eternal Sunshine of Pure Reason" by Michel Gondry, "Elizabethtown" Cameron Crowe and "Marie Antoinette" by Sofia Copolles.

Bradley Pierce as Peter

The film "Jumanji", the actors and roles of which are loved by many viewers around the world, for Bradley Pierce did not become a happy ticket to the world of big cinema. Prior to this project, the young actor starred in such famous TV series as "Beverly Hills", "Die Young", "Without Madness From You".

In 1992, the teenager starred in Richard Attenborough's famous biopic "Chaplin", where the role of the legendary comedian went to Robert Downey-Jr.

In the adventure film "Jumanji" director Joe Johnston entrusted Pierce with the role of Peter - younger brother Judy. Together, children start a game in "Jumanji", thereby letting in their house wild animals, the mad hunter and Alan Parrish. During the game, Peter tries to cheat, for this "Jumanji" punishes him, turning him into a monkey for a while.

After the project, Bradley immediately began filming the science fiction series "Star Trek", received a major role in the family film "How I saved the president." This is the career of the young actor ended.

Other performers of roles

In the film, many more actors were involved.

"Jumanji", when Alana was sucked into herself, was still lying in the attic, because Sarah's girlfriend Parrish ran away from home. After many years, Alan comes to Sarah's house to persuade her to finish the game. Thus, the role of the heroine was required to invite just two actresses: a young Laura Bell Bundy and a certain Bonnie Hunt.

Also in the frame you can see Bibi Neuvirt, David Alan Greer and Patricia Clarkson.

Reviews and reviews

The comedy "Jumanji" was incredibly popular: it collected almost 263 million at the box office with a budget of 65 million. Trying to earn some money on a successful project, Milton Bradley released the eponymous animated series and a board game.

The rating of the film on the authoritative IMDb site is almost 7 points.