Rather than working the musical-comedy angle, this film aims to hew closer to the dramatic version of Kipling’s original story. So if you’re looking for a family treat you can share with younger children, you might want to look elsewhere.
Boasting a voice cast that includes Christian Bale, Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett and Serkis himself, Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle is a darker beast than that of Disney’s The Jungle Book.
But if your children are older and have already seen Disney’s version of the tale, it’s a good time to show them how the same story can differ with the right change of tone.