prairiedog5413
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I've loved tigers since I was about seven and saw one at the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. The placing of animals as the true stars of the movie reminded me of Mutual of Omaha's 'Wild Kingdom' on TV many years ago (remember Marlin Perkins and Jim Fowler?). You've probably never seen tigers this close up and personal before. The sequences where the adults meet and mate was terrific and tastefully done. The cubs are adorable.
The movie doesn't make humans look too good when it comes to dealing with tigers, except for a young, innocent boy who only sees their beauty, and a hunter of game and ancient artifacts, who eventually sees 'the light'. That's OK, though, since humans are responsible for the drastic reduction in the number of tigers left in the world. While the tigers are revered in this movie, it's clear they are also dangerous, and the film isn't 'preachy'.
The movie was thought-provoking despite being arguably for kids (although perhaps not very young ones). There are lots of touching scenes, and the ending, while predictable, was nonetheless a rousing finale. Folks actually applauded. Perhaps you will, too.
Rating 8/10
The movie doesn't make humans look too good when it comes to dealing with tigers, except for a young, innocent boy who only sees their beauty, and a hunter of game and ancient artifacts, who eventually sees 'the light'. That's OK, though, since humans are responsible for the drastic reduction in the number of tigers left in the world. While the tigers are revered in this movie, it's clear they are also dangerous, and the film isn't 'preachy'.
The movie was thought-provoking despite being arguably for kids (although perhaps not very young ones). There are lots of touching scenes, and the ending, while predictable, was nonetheless a rousing finale. Folks actually applauded. Perhaps you will, too.
Rating 8/10
If you can't stand wholesome family entertainment, you should probably stay away from this one. As to the comment that "This one should be stuck in the back of the doghouse", by another "reviewer", consider it it just someone's toxic two cents that should be ignored. It's not titillating, or gory, or intellectually challenging, but it wasn't meant to be - it's a movie for kids.
It's a story about a boy and a dog, and it's done well. One should expect a bit of sentimentality in a movie called "Lassie", and it's appropriately there. It's uplifting and heartwarming (God forbid!). The scenery was great, as was the soundtrack. Mr. Guiry did a fine job as Matt, and Lassie was, of course, awesome.
It's a story about a boy and a dog, and it's done well. One should expect a bit of sentimentality in a movie called "Lassie", and it's appropriately there. It's uplifting and heartwarming (God forbid!). The scenery was great, as was the soundtrack. Mr. Guiry did a fine job as Matt, and Lassie was, of course, awesome.
