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'It all builds on the charm of the 1967 film, which by itself is a must-watch for any child.'
Explain this sentence in the context of the movie, focusing on the two given phrases- 'Charm of the 1967 film' and 'must-watch'.
Solution
The sentence, 'It all builds on the charm of the 1967 film, which by itself is a must-watch for any child' refers to the beauty of this classic film which was released in the year 1967. Although several remakes have been made of Jungle Book in several dialects, this masterpiece has retained its wonderful essence. The film is significant for many reasons. Firstly, it was the last film produced by Walt Disney himself. Secondly, it had a unique concept of merging human and animal lives in a beautiful manner. The influence of this movie was such that for a number of decades to follow, Jungle Book was a must watch the movie for kids as well as adults.
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