Jumanji is a video game, not a board game, in new film

We know a bit more about the reboot's plot.
Text: Sam Bishop
Published 2017-03-30

As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson has revealed more details about the new Jumanji film, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle, and whereas in the old film the plot revolved around a board game which transports you to the jungle, this version is using a video game instead.

The plot revolves around four teenagers in detention, during which they're told to clear out the basement of the school. They find a video game console with a game Jumanji in it, however, and the teens become characters in the game, one of whom becomes Dwayne Johnson.

Is this a great reimagining of Jumanji, or should it have stayed as a board game?

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