Wee Willie Winkie

Wee Willie Winkie

20th Century Fox

July 30, 1937

Historical Drama

DVD
D+

Racist of course and I didn't really care about the characters.  This is based on a Kipling short story, and directed by John Ford.

The Man Who Would Be King

The Man Who Would Be King

Allied Artists

December 19, 1975

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

I was leaning towards a D+ but things perked up a bit on the train.  This is based on the Rudyard Kipling novella and directed by John Huston, who cowrote the screenplay.

The Jungle Book (2016)

The Jungle Book (2016)

Disney

April 15, 2016

Children's, Fantasy, Adventure

DVD
D+

I don't think it's just that I grew up on the '60s "Bare Necessities" version that made this a little dull for me.  Jon Favreau directed, thirteen years after Elf.

Gunga Din

Gunga Din

RKO

February 17, 1939

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

Some novelty value in seeing Cary Grant in a different kind of role, but not enough to hold my interest.  This is based on not only Kipling's poem but one of his short story collections.  George Stevens directed.

Jungle Book (1942)

Jungle Book (1942)

United Artists

April 3, 1942

Historical Drama

DVD
C-

I wasn't that interested in this version of the story, but the nature cinematography is nice.  (I tuned out before Sabu showed up.)  Zoltan Korda directed.

Captains Courageous

Captains Courageous
MGM
June 25, 1937
Drama
DVD
C

This adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling novel isn't bad but it was hard to get past the bratty, manipulative main character of a rich boy, even if he's supposed to be redeemed later.  Victor Fleming directed.