Jumanji Film Analysis

The Jumanji movie in its remixed form is a prime example of successful remixing in modern Hollywood culture. Far too often, viewers are let down with unworthy remakes of classic films. In this particular case, the film improved upon an original design incorporating modern concepts and appeals to offer a more advanced viewing experience. The original movie was premised on a supernatural board game that lured players into playing the game, while introducing elements into their reality based on their performance during the game. The only form of escape once the game has started was completion. The remake of the original movie, called Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, evolved the plot from the concept of a board game to one based in a video game. …show more content…
Works of art come about by way of the creator’s gift. Holding this to be true, this gift should not be considered as proprietary, as it naturally connects the ‘original’ author with other gifted creators. Encouraging the process of influence from recognition of others gift calls for a free flowing culture of taking from others’ display of their gift, to display one’s own gift. Although in reality the procedure of McKenna utilizing Van Allsburg's original screenplay to create his own film involved heavy bureaucracy, paying out royalties etc., the use of the content is quintessential of the process remixing. The bureaucratic process of attaining legal permission to expand upon someone's artistic creation is what Marilyn Randall explores in Introduction: What is Plagiarism? and Letham argues to be the corruption of creation. Not only does it stifle creativity, but it also bars out an entire demographic of people who may not have the resources or courage to endure the process. It is also hypocritical because Van Allsburg was either overtly of co edgy inspired by other existing films and stories, and should not be at liberty to claim ownership over how they have manifested in the book and film that he