Question 1

What surprising honor did Robin Williams receive from the town where Jumanji was filmed?

Accepted Answer

During filming in Keene, New Hampshire, Robin Williams was presented with the keys to the city by the mayor in 1994.

Question 2

Which line in Jumanji was improvised by a young actor?

Accepted Answer

Bradley Pierce improvised the line "Of course she'll know where Sarah went, she's a psychic."

Question 3

What does the word 'jumanji' supposedly mean according to the book's author?

Accepted Answer

Author Chris Van Allsburg invented that 'jumanji' is Zulu for 'many effects,' alluding to the game's exciting consequences.

Question 4

What was director Joe Johnston's initial concern about casting Robin Williams?

Accepted Answer

Joe Johnston worried Robin Williams might not adhere to the script due to his reputation for improvisation, but Williams generally filmed scenes as outlined.

Question 5

What happens when siblings Judy and Peter discover an enchanted board game?

Accepted Answer

They unwittingly release Alan, an adult trapped inside for 26 years, and must finish the game while fleeing giant rhinos, evil monkeys, and other creatures.

Question 6

What special honor did Robin Williams receive from the town of Keene, New Hampshire during filming?

Accepted Answer

Robin Williams was presented with the keys to the city by Keene's mayor in 1994, and after his death in 2014, residents created a memorial and held a public screening of the film.

Question 7

What does the word 'jumanji' supposedly mean according to the author, and is it accurate?

Accepted Answer

Author Chris Van Allsburg says 'jumanji' is Zulu for 'many effects,' alluding to the game's consequences, but this is his invention as no such word exists in Zulu.

Question 8

Which line in the film was improvised by actor Bradley Pierce?

Accepted Answer

The line 'Of course she'll know where Sarah went, she's a psychic' was improvised by Bradley Pierce.

Question 9

What was director Joe Johnston's initial concern about casting Robin Williams, and how did Williams respond?

Accepted Answer

Joe Johnston worried Robin Williams would improvise too much and not follow the script, but Williams understood it was a tightly structured story and generally filmed as scripted, improvising mainly in scenes with Bonnie Hunt.

Question 10

What is the basic plot setup of Jumanji?

Accepted Answer

Siblings Judy and Peter find an enchanted board game that releases Alan, an adult trapped inside for 26 years, and they must finish the game while escaping giant rhinos, evil monkeys, and other creatures.

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