Duma (Full Screen Edition)
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Movie Reviews of Duma (Full Screen Edition)
Movie Review: There is Nothing Not to Like About This One!
Summary: 4 Stars
Duma is a cheetah and if you are Swahili, you know that duma means cheetah in that language. No matter what your language, this is a movie worth buying and watching.
A young boy and his father are returning home when they come upon a cheetah cub in the roadway. Lost and abandoned, they take the little fellow to their home where it proceeds to grow from a handful to a bed full. It was agreed when the cub was acquired that he would have to return to the wild at some time in the future. The boy's father becomes ill as that time approaches and dies before they can make it happen.
Soon thereafter his mother announces they will have to lease their farm and move to the city. Duma makes the trip as well but the city is no place for the big cat as we are shown in a humorous and sometimes harrowing escapade when he comes visiting the boy's school.
The movie has a few jumps of location thereafter without much, if any, explanation of how it was accomplished, but no matter, just accept it and move on.
The rest of the story is about the trek to get Duma to the area he came from and it is quite a trek indeed.
This is a gem of a story with magnificent photography which the entire family can enjoy and should, preferably together. Whoever was responsible for marketing this film when it was released should be horsewhipped, but you can still buy the DVD for the family for less than it would have cost to take everyone to the movies and you can watch it more than once. You will probably want to.
Movie Review: Water in the desert
Summary: 4 Stars
I just saw this movie with my 11-year-old son who watched it with rapt attention. I agree it has many parallels to "Fly Away Home." But it will be a refreshing break for parents who endure the wasteland of children's movies and wonder what there is out there to engage and inspire our children rather than bludgeoning them with hyped-up animation, improbable superheros, and vulgar comedies. Don't miss it if it ever comes to a theater near you. We need to support movies that have some agenda other than fast-food tie-ins.Movie Review: Not your ordinary dog and pony show
Summary: 4 Stars
A boy and his dog on a road trip meet a dark stranger?
In a waste land a boy and his a cheetah meet a black fellow
and a bond of friendship is found in the trip north to
Duma's home hunting grounds. Lions and crocodiles don't stop
this journey into adulthood, for either the cheetah or
the South African boy. The pictures of the cheetah and the wildlife
are very entertaining.
Movie Review: Another family-friendly, engaging film from the director of "Fly Away Home"
Summary: 4 Stars
My son "made" us see this movie, and we're so glad we did! Although there are some parallels to Fly Away Home (orphaned critters) and the Black Stallion (marooned far away from civilization), the story is completely different--somewhat predictable, but nevertheless pleasant to watch. Probably no Oscars for acting here, but definitely worth our time.Movie Review: Delightful Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie truly impressed us. It's a delightful story about a boy and his cheetah, and a man who seems to be the bad guy but is on his on quest. It's a story with a happy ending, and not too many tears; it has adventure and thoughtful moments. The story is beautifully filmed in Africa. We highly recommend it as family entertainment.