Jumanji: The Next Level
Columbia Pictures | Release Date: December 13, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
58
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Mixed or average reviews based on 37 Critic Reviews
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86
PolygonKaren HanDec 12, 2019
Welcome to the Jungle didn’t need a follow-up, but The Next Level actually ups the ante, rebuking flagging reboots by addressing its material thoughtfully. It makes the return to the jungle a thrill, and, crucially, makes it easy to imagine coming back for more. Read full review
80
Film ThreatAlan NgDec 13, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level is a fast-paced thrill ride, and fans of the original will not be dissatisfied. The writing is just as smart as the first, and the main cast revives its original magic. Read full review
79
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiDec 10, 2019
It is, most importantly, amusing and creative. It may not follow its storylines to the most logical conclusions, and it may not reinvent the action movie as we know it. It’s still an enjoyable blockbuster sequel that tries to infuse the original idea with a couple new ideas, while setting the stage for more exciting adventures to come. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Sarah HagiDec 13, 2019
The Next Level works precisely for the same reasons why Welcome to the Jungle did. It’s never boring, it’s genuinely funny in a way that’s family friendly but still clever, and the cast’s chemistry is outstanding – it just works. Read full review
75
RogerEbert.comNell MinowDec 13, 2019
This time, there is a light touch of poignance as well that makes the message about friendship more meaningful. And like all good video games, there's a hint of yet another level at the end for those, like me, who are not yet ready to say Game Over. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperDec 12, 2019
There are far more laugh-out-loud moments in the first half of Jumanji: The Next Level than in the second hour, but I liked the unexpected (if kinda trippy) spiritual element that comes into play late in the story. Read full review
75
The Seattle TimesSoren AndersenDec 10, 2019
It’s all undeniably silly, but satisfying in an overstuffed blockbuster sort of way. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChronicleZaki HasanDec 10, 2019
Quite remarkably, “The Next Level” actually does manage to level up — both in terms of different landscapes and scenarios and surprising new characters (and actors to play them) — ably matching its predecessor for emotional investment while exceeding it in ambition. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyMary SollosiDec 10, 2019
Even if The Next Level doesn’t set a new high score, it still proves this franchise isn’t out of lives just yet. Read full review
75
IGNJenna BuschDec 10, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level is a blast. Instead of relying solely on its proven premise, we get to know more about the kids and the adults playing the game. There are still moments of silliness, but there is also a whole lot of heart here. Read full review
70
CNNBrian LowryDec 10, 2019
The primary avatars -- Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan and Jack Black -- seem to be having an awfully good time with all this silliness, which is mildly infectious, even when the movie sags. Read full review
70
VarietyPeter DebrugeDec 10, 2019
More often than not, effects-driven blockbusters get dumber as the series goes along, but Jumanji: The Next Level invents some fun ideas to keep things fresh. Read full review
67
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerDec 12, 2019
Jumanji: The Next Level feels like a "BioShock 2" when we were hoping for "BioShock Infinite." Read full review
65
The VergeJesse HassengerDec 19, 2019
The Next Level thinks the milk-bland personalities of its central teenagers and a couple of cranky old people count as a rooting interest to ground the hijinks. Black, Hart, and Awkwafina could be a comedy dream team; instead, they’re stuck hustling around a bunch of video game battles. Read full review
63
The Associated PressMark KennedyDec 12, 2019
Like all sequels, the second suffers from not having the delicious surprise of the first, but the seed to a third film is hinted at in the closing credits, which is more than the first film promised. Read full review
63
ReelViewsJames BerardinelliDec 12, 2019
The Next Level feels a little too much like a money grab and, although moderately entertaining on a popcorn level, there’s a sense of missed opportunity. Read full review
63
New York PostSara StewartDec 11, 2019
The addition of Glover and Danny DeVito keeps Jumanji: The Next Level afloat, even with barely the whisper of a plot. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneKatie WalshDec 10, 2019
The pleasures of Jumanji: The Next Level are not visual or story-based, as they revolve around the ability of each of our stars and their abilities to do impressions. Read full review
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