Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Director: Jake Kasdan
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart, Jack Black
Runtime: 119 minutes

Performances: 8/10
Screenplay: 6/10
Special Effects: 7/10
Costumes/Makeup: 6/10
Editing: 5/10
Casting: 9/10
Cinematography: 5/10
Score/Soundtrack: 6/10

Verdict: Elevated by the comedic skills of Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and especially Jack Black, "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" is a blast from start to finish. Even though the film suffers from quite a bit of cheese, exposition and convenience, as well as a disappointing villain played by Bobby Cannavale, I can genuinely say that it is one of the biggest surprises of 2017.

Final Grade: 7/10