African Cats

Name: African Cats
Genre: Documentary
Released: April 22, 2011
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 61

2011

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Disneynature | Release Date: April 22, 2011

Summary: An epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, "African Cats" captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and singleAn epic true story set against the backdrop of one of the wildest places on Earth, "African Cats" captures the real-life love, humor and determination of the majestic kings of the savanna. The story features Mara, an endearing lion cub who strives to grow up with her mother's strength, spirit and wisdom; Sita, a fearless cheetah and single mother of five mischievous newborns; and Fang, a proud leader of the pride who must defend his family from a once banished lion.(Disneynature)
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Director: Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey

Genre(s): Documentary

Runtime: 89 min

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Kirk Honeycutt

Apr 19, 2011

The cinematography and editing are as superb as the film's feline stars are photogenic and heroic. Read full review

Lisa Schwarzbaum

Apr 22, 2011

Not coincidentally, African Cats opens on Earth Day. Meeting these magnificent fellow creatures might be a fine way to celebrate. Read full review

Sandie Angulo Chen

Apr 23, 2011

Ultimately, this is a universal story about how these wild mothers, like their human counterparts, sacrifice again and again - all to make sure their children are happy, healthy and well fed. Read full review

Nick Schager

Apr 19, 2011

That visual beauty helps compensate for a script that wastes no opportunity for heartstring tugging, often in the form of adorable tykes playing with each other and cuddling with their elders in close-up. Read full review

Tom Russo

Apr 21, 2011

Scholey, Fothergill, and crew do impressive work, but we're also reminded that wild animals don't know from cues, marks, and scripts. That's part of what makes them so compelling. Read full review

Movieline Stephanie Zacharek

Apr 21, 2011

Mostly, though, African Cats is extremely tactful about the truly harsh stuff that goes down in the world of nature. Read full review

Keith Uhlich

Apr 19, 2011

Since this is a House of Mouse production, sentimental order must inevitably be grafted onto nature's pitiless chaos. The cornball voiceover ascribes human wants and desires to the animals. Read full review

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SMH

Apr 23, 2011

This film is truly amazing. Disney should get an award for this. It's a true gift from disney. Anyone who watches this film is lucky to experience the incredible close-up view of these animals in the wild. Because I am an avid animal lover, I did have to cover my eyes once or twice. ButThis film is truly amazing. Disney should get an award for this. It's a true gift from disney. Anyone who watches this film is lucky to experience the incredible close-up view of these animals in the wild. Because I am an avid animal lover, I did have to cover my eyes once or twice. But I know that confrontations between the animals are just the unfortunate reality of the situation. Thank You Disney.… Expand

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Knicksfan7

Jun 1, 2011

This movie was amazing, it captivated me right from the start. I learned alot from this film. I never really realized how tough it was to live in the wild before this film. Samuel L. Jackson was a perfect narrator for this film. This movie definitely does not deserve a 61 as the criticsThis movie was amazing, it captivated me right from the start. I learned alot from this film. I never really realized how tough it was to live in the wild before this film. Samuel L. Jackson was a perfect narrator for this film. This movie definitely does not deserve a 61 as the critics average out on. I didn't see a negative thing about this film, it wasn't long, and it wasn't incredibly short, it got its point across and it did it well. Lions and cheetahs are beautiful creatures. This was an amazing film, disney nature keeps on delivering, Earth was great, Oceans was excellent and African Cats was captivating. I can't wait for next years Chimpanzee, monkeys are my favorite animals too haha, I give African Cats an overall 10/10. This is definitely worth a blu-ray purchase when it comes out.… Expand

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rodstewart33

Jul 16, 2011

I really enjoyed this movie. The photography is magnificent, and I learned so much new information about many different species. Plus, the proceeds from the movie's first week go to a good cause. There is a little too much personification and attributing human values to the animals, but II really enjoyed this movie. The photography is magnificent, and I learned so much new information about many different species. Plus, the proceeds from the movie's first week go to a good cause. There is a little too much personification and attributing human values to the animals, but I still found it quite entertaining.… Expand

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MovieGuyBrian

Apr 22, 2011

An intriguingly intense, beautifully filmed and remarkably touching film that plays out like a live-action LION KING (minus the singing warthog, of course). Two of my boys (ages 6 and 4) found the non-graphic and relatively bloodless hunt-for-dinner scenes a little intense but they stillAn intriguingly intense, beautifully filmed and remarkably touching film that plays out like a live-action LION KING (minus the singing warthog, of course). Two of my boys (ages 6 and 4) found the non-graphic and relatively bloodless hunt-for-dinner scenes a little intense but they still ended up loving it (and, most importantly, sitting still for a 90-minute documentary). I'll celebrate Earth Day by not burning Styrofoam in my driveway if you celebrate it by taking your family to see Disneynature's AFRICAN CATS.… Expand

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akelz7

Apr 24, 2011

Alright, if you want a more badass version of March of the Penguins, it has arrived. Swap cute little penguins with f*cking lions and smooth, calm Morgan Freeman with SAMUEL L. F*CKING JACKSON. In other words, you have no choice but to love it, even if you don't care about the subject.

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