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Question
Complete the following sentences.
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are - _________________.
- It's a fantasy world of wonder.
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
- _____________________________
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Solution
The factors that have made 'The Jungle Book' a great movie are -
- It's a fantasy world of wonder.
- Fabulous photorealism of human and animal characters.
- The amazing blend of pure emotions.
- Wonderful use of high-end technology.
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