"has so little connection to Rudyard Kipling or his classic book that the title is beyond explanation". He goes on to say that it is a good film, awarding it three stars out of four, but it does not fit its target audience; some "scenes are unsuitable for small children, and the 'PG' rating is laughable". Brian Lowry of Variety said that, "Technically, Jungle Book is an encyclopedia of wonders, from the dazzling scenery (shot largely in Jodhpur, India), cinematography, costumes and sets, to the animals, who frequently out-emote their two-legged counterparts. Even so, Book may have been more effective had its story stayed on one page". Rita Kempley from The Washington Post was more favorable, stating that "the narrative shifts from romance to adventure the way Cheetah used to hop from foot to foot, but Sommers nevertheless delivers a bully family picture". Box office The film grossed $43.2 million in the United States and Canada. Internationally it grossed $27.5 million for a worldwide total of $70.7 million. Accolades The film was nominated for Excellence in Media's 1994 Golden Angel Award for best motion picture. It was also nominated for Best Action, Adventure or Thriller Film at the Saturn Awards. Year-end lists Honorable mention – Betsy Pickle, Knoxville News-Sentinel Top 18 worst (alphabetically listed, not ranked) – Michael Mills, The Palm Beach Post Video game The film was adapted into a 1996 video game, which includes clips from the film, while providing an original story and new characters. The game follows the player in his or her quest to save the jungle. Soldiers have stolen King Louie's crown and the player must recover it to prevent the jungle from losing its magic. The player is aided by a Scotsman named Ilgwom ("Mowgli" spelled backwards) and his chimpanzee Lahtee, while also guided by a spirit made from Mowgli's memories. References External links The Jungle Book films 1994 films 1994 drama films 1990s adventure comedy-drama films American adventure comedy-drama films 1990s English-language films Films directed by Stephen Sommers Films scored by Basil Poledouris Films set in the British Raj Films set in India Films about animals Films about bears Films about tigers Films about orphans Films shot in British Columbia Films shot in Rajasthan Films shot in North Carolina Films shot in South Carolina Films shot in Tennessee Films set in 1887 Films set in 1907 Films about interracial romance Walt Disney