Jumanji
What are we as fans suppose to expect from former actors or actress from Doctor Who? Well, last night a friend and I went to the movies and watched Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. Of course, a good reason to go is Karen Gillian, aka Amy Pond. Yes, she is a babe. And to be honest probably even more so in Jumanji.
If you have not seen the previews, Gillian plays a character in a video game called Jumanji. Now, the trailer only gives you a few spoilers that make you believe the movie is going to be good. After watching the movie, I can say that the trailer does the movie justice.
Gillian’s does a great job in Jumanji. As fans, we want to see Amy Pond again. We love the fiery redhead that challenges the Doctor. Well, her role as Ruby Roundhouse was different, but she did a great job. She was funny and serious. She is not quite as confident as Amy in the beginning, but it all works for the good of the movie.
After the kids taken into the game, each character has strengths and weaknesses. In Gillians case, she is a martial arts expert and dance fighter. Ok, this suits her perfect right. Martha her real-life character is not very confident, so that translates into the Jumanji character. As a result, Ruby Roundhouse is like Martha and feels inadequate, but in reality, she is a badass.
Roundhouse proves she is a badass when she meets the guards. She destroys them by herself. That scene was amazing. But when the guards first see her, the way she flirts with them is hilarious. Then she kicks their asses.
With Roundhouses help, they escape the transportation barn. And eventually, escape the game. Of course, the escape does not happen without Roundhouses work on the guards.
Gillian is a great actress. Doctor Who is better for her being on the show. She will not return, but we can find her in other programs where are talents are displayed. It would be nice to see her return to Doctor Who, but that is out of the question. Fans would love to see Amy and Rory again.
