Growlyted

Pablo has daily adventures with his animal friends in the art world. He has autism and that is okay. He simply sees the world differently and he is able to overcome daily challenges. He has positive interactions with his Mum, relatives and other children. When he has a problem, he draws pictures and imagines himself interacting with Wren, Noa, Draff, Tang, Mouse and Llama. They have their own likes and dislikes and they help him figure out what to do. The characters are all devoted to each other and are able to work through any disagreements through communication. They are voiced by autistic actors, which adds to the charm. Adults and children will be able to watch together, enjoy and understand that differences are to be celebrated. A very reassuring and positive show.

While I prefer the older animation (8), this is still worth your time. The CGI is impressive & Mowgli interacts well with the animals. It is more serious in tone, making the lighter moments and obligatory songs out of place. I was pleased that the wolves and Shere Khan got more screen time. The cubs and the baby elephant are adorable. I wasn't keen on the re-imagined Baloo and King Louie. (Although, Phil Harris & Louis Prima would be impossible to impersonate.) The elephants, monkeys and vultures don't have speaking roles. Bagheera and Shere Khan are the strongest characters. Kaa is now female and she is given a significant scene. The ending is different. Mowgli is given a more active role. Some nods to The Lion King. It might not be suitable for younger/sensitive children. I liked that they included some of the instrumentals from the classic. A good, alternative version.