The Jungle Book Movie

I've shied away from reading Rudyard Kipling's Jungle Book. I had seen a couple of movie versions and I know the story  has been my excuse. I do enjoy Kipling's works that I have read Kim and Captains Courageous.

However, I did see the new The Jungle Book movie...

Funny that is in the trailer, I did enjoy Scarlett Johansson as the snake.

After watching the movie I may need to go back and read the book. The movie was good and it was part of Daddy/Daughter date. We ended up having the whole theater to ourselves so it was like a private screening. My daughter got a kick out of that for some reason. I wasn't fond of the ticket prices for movies. Everything is 3D and I thought $22 for a movie was a bit high. One of the reasons I go see bands in clubs sometimes seeing bands is cheaper than movies.

I think this version is better than the  other film adaptations of The Jungle Book. Have you seen this film yet? Do you think it is better than the others? In the end it was money well spent. Quality time with my daughter is priceless.

The MET's Fun Company Rikki Tikki Tavi

If you live close to Frederick, Maryland and you are looking for something fun to do with the family you might want to check out Rikki Tikki Tavi which is playing at the Maryland Ensemble Theatre. It is one of their FUN company productions and they always manage to create fun, family friendly productions.You can read my review here.

The puppetry is cool and the kids loved it and the story telling is even better. Then again it is based on a Rudyard Kipling story, so perhaps a really good story helps. Well I am going to keep this post short and sweet but I will be back with something new soon.