Jumanji once more

I've seen the original Jumanji movie, and enjoyed it. But I think a lot of my enjoyment of that film had to do with the presence of Robin Williams, who always managed to make everything he was in fun to watch.

This sequel/reboot/whatever is trying to recapture lightning in a bottle, only without Williams, and I wonder if it can succeed without him. The board game has been changed into a video game this time, and a group of teens have been turned into Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, and Karen Gillian as video game avatars.

I have my doubts, but I'll give it a chance. Who knows, it might be as charming as the first film. And I really like Gillian's outfit--or lack thereof. Speaking of women in scant outfits, watching this trailer has put me in the mood to write another Ryta adventure. So, if nothing else it's served as good inspiration. :)