Other mistake: In the opening sequence, Mowgli is running at full speed through the jungle, accompanied by Bagheera the black panther, who is mostly unseen until Mowgli finally collapses, exhausted onto the jungle floor. Mowgli lies on his back, talking to Bagheera, and neither are breathing heavily or showing any sign of exertion following their lengthy run.
The Jungle Book (2016)
1 other mistake
Directed by: Jon Favreau
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Idris Elba, Lupita Nyong'o, Ralph Ineson
Audio problem: In the beginning, you can hear the sounds of the jungle, including the laugh of a kookaburra. The problem is: The film is set in India and kookaburras are only in Australia, not India.
Bagheera: Come on, Mowgli. Let's be on our way.
Mowgli: But I'm helping Baloo get ready for hibernation.
Bagheera: Bears don't hibernate in the jungle.
Baloo: Not full hibernation, but I nap a lot.
Trivia: Over 2,000 children auditioned for the role of Mowgli. In his first-ever audition, Neel Sethi won the part.
Question: Why did Shere Khan kill Akela?
Answer: Shere Khan was angry that Akela would not turn over Mowgli to him. It was retaliation.
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Answer: It was a threat to Mowgli, hoping to lure him back in grief and to save the younger wolves from the same fate.