Hatari!
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Movie Reviews of Hatari!
Movie Review: Light Hearted Fun with John Wayne
Summary: 5 Stars
Hatari! is an outstanding John Wayne movie. Set in Tanganyika, now known as Tanzania in east Africa, Sean Mercer (John Wayne) stars as part of a team of big game hunter who capture animals for shipment to zoos around the world. But the fun of the movie is the arrival of Dallas,( Elisa Martinelli) a photographer from the Baliz Zoo sent to photograph the capture of the animals only to be a total pain in the butt for John Wayne who really wishes she wasn't there. This movie is a full of action and a lighthearted comedy to boot as Dallas just seems to be a natural around the animals, particularly baby elephants who just seem to flock to her.
While probably not known to the average movie watcher, Hatari! is famous, not for the movie, but for a well known tune "Baby Elephant Walk", by Henry Mancini.
The movie is long; over 2 and ˝ hours but it is well worth seeing for the scenic beauty of Africa and the fun and humor of the interplay between the cast members, not to mention the baby elephants running through the town in search of "Mama". This is a genuine classic movie that can be watched and enjoyed by everyone in the family regardless of age. You won't regret watching Hatari!
Movie Review: Animals, thrills, and romance, Wayne-style
Summary: 5 Stars
"Hatari!" is the story of a very likeable group of men who live in Africa and catch animals for zoos. They include Sean Mercer (John Wayne), Pockets (Red Buttons) and Kurt (Hardy Kruger). A photographer named Dallas (Elsa Martinelli) comes to spend a season and everyone is surprised (and delighted) to find that she is a woman, and a beautiful one at that. She goes out on hunts with the guys and is attracted to Sean; he likes her, too, although he won't admit it. Pockets and Kurt fight over their old boss' daughter, Brandy, who is all grown up now.
There is plenty of wild animal action (the actors really did catch the animals), plenty of fun, and innocent romance, too. John Wayne has one of his best roles as the rugged he-man who acts all dopey around a pretty girl. German heartthrob Hardy Kruger is the reason I watch this movie over and over again. Miss Martinelli is very good as the Italian beauty who falls hard for Sean and is the object of two baby elephants' affections, as well. The whole family can enjoy the breathtaking animal scenes, the strong bond of friendship shared by the little group, and the adventure of living in Africa. Heartily recommended.
Kona
Movie Review: R.J. from TX
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is my favorite non-western John Wayne. Unlike most of
what you see today it was shoot on location and uses real animals, instead of the computer generated variety. The story is
very believable and the action is top notch. I've seen this DVD
many times and never get tired of watching it. For me It's one of those shows you pull out and watch at least once a year. I've read many books on Africa and this movie does a good job
of taking you there. If you study this movie there are several
interesting irregularities through out that do not detract from
the show but would make for fascinating interviews with the few
remaining cast and crew. Any time you put big name actors together with so many wild animals there has to be some very
interesting stories behind all of that. Hatari is a perfect
candidate for a multi disc special edition set, with the making
of the movie as well as interviews and bonus material. If you've been interested in Africa or African Animals, after watching Hatari you too may wonder where at in Africa was that
Compound that John Wayne and his crew worked out of and is it
still there today?
Movie Review: Classic Movies and a View into a Different World
Summary: 5 Stars
Okay - so the movie is about catching animals in Africa for zoo delivery - well where do you think the zoos get all those lovely animals? Do you think they just waltz into their cages with engraved invitations? Heck no, they don't. This movie retains it's classic appeal as an adventure and a bit of a love story thrown in as well. But let's face it - you can't impose today's politically correct environment on a classic old movie. It just doesn't work. For the time period when this movie was created - all the characters are true to form. The men are alpha males doing a tough seasonal job in Africa, but they also have tender and funny sides to their characters. The women are fiesty, smart, and well drawn. (The ladies are NOT jiggle and giggle girls). This movie has adventure, humor, great scenery, good action, and offers a glimpse into a different kind of world - a time when animals roamed in huge herds in Africa. Highly recommended movie for the person who loves classic older movies, and can appreciate the movie for what it is without imposing modern views onto the story or characters. I love this movie, and I have no trouble watching it over again. Very enjoyable.Movie Review: Hatari!
Summary: 5 Stars
John Wayne, Red Buttons and Elsa Martinelli/this is a fantastic movie for the family. Their professional game hunters in Africa who capture these animals alive and send them to zoos, and circus attrations.
They don't use bullets, but strong ropes and darts that knocks them out. It's really interesting how they capture the wild animals without getting more than bruises, or a broken bone. Also exciting to see them with rhino, giraffes; even cool the way they capture 500 monkeys using one net, and firecrackers.
Then Elsa Martinelli comes to the camp(they thinks she is a guy because she signed her name with initials)and she starts taking the pictures, Then somehow she is adopted by and becomes the mother of four or five baby elephants who have lost their own Moms. she feeds, and waters them to keep them wet and happy. This movie has it all,!
It's a fantastic adventure film, the other actors are great, too. The music is by Henry Mancini. My grandchildren love it.
Mrs. Shirley Frye........Herndon 11/06