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Duma (2005)

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Reviews Counted:59

Fresh:55

Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.5/10

Consensus: This is an old-fashioned, richly textured family film that will appeal to children and adults alike.

Rated: U [See Full Rating] for mild adventure peril

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:27-05-2005

Synopsis: Set in the exotic country of South Africa, Duma tells the powerful adventure tale of an unbreakable bond of friendship between a cheetah named Duma and an intrepid young boy named Xan (Alexander... Set in the exotic country of South Africa, Duma tells the powerful adventure tale of an unbreakable bond of friendship between a cheetah named Duma and an intrepid young boy named Xan (Alexander Michaletos), who faces the true test of love when he must cross the whole of Southern Africa to return his best friend to his rightful home in the wilds. On his journey, Xan learns that everything always changes, but not love. [More]

Starring: Hope Davis, Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Eamonn Walker

Starring: Hope Davis, Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Eamonn Walker, John Wells

Director: Carroll Ballard

Director: Carroll Ballard
Screenwriter: Karen Janszen
Producer: E.K. Gaylord, Kristin Harms, Stacy Cohen, Hunt Lowry
Composer: John Debney, George Acogny
Studio: Warner Bros.

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06/07/05
David Edwards
David Edwards
Daily Mirror [UK]

Like the eponymous cat, it'll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
05/24/05
Stella Papamichael
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BBC
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Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
04/29/09
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed

It's a crime what happened to the wonderful African wilderness movie Duma in 2005. Beautifully directed by veteran Carroll Ballard, Duma fell flat in the United States because of bad timing and abysmal marketing.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
02/08/08
Michael Booth
Michael Booth
Denver Post

A handcrafted masterpiece.

Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
11/01/06
Mary Lasse
Mary Lasse
Christianity Today
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Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
05/26/06
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Jeffrey M. Anderson
Combustible Celluloid

It's as good as this sort of thing gets, and deserves to be seen in a proper auditorium rather than on DVD.

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04/04/06
Frank Swietek
Frank Swietek
One Guy's Opinion

The film opens with some adorable cheetah cubs, so you're instantly hooked, but there's more to this than just a bunch of cute animals.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
04/02/06
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

For those wishing they still made films like The Black Stallion, today is your lucky day.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
03/31/06
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin
Dallas Morning News

Visually panoramic, a film that revels in making the expanse of a beautiful place palpable.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
03/30/06
Philip Kennicott
Philip Kennicott
Washington Post

Too suspenseful for the youngest children, but for anyone older than 8 or 9, it evokes nothing less than awe at the harsh beauty of the natural world.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
03/18/06
Ty Burr
Ty Burr
Boston Globe

... a beautifully photographed journey that will thrill youngsters and strongly engage adults.

Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
03/10/06
Jack Garner
Jack Garner
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

With ravenous alligators and lions on the prowl, Duma delivers familiar adventure, but Ballard refuses to cater to cuteness.

Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
03/03/06
Jeff Shannon
Jeff Shannon
Seattle Times

Like its title character, Duma has been left to fend for itself by Warner Bros., which is barely releasing it. A successful showing this weekend will prove that there really is an audience for this brand of thoughtful, literate family film.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
03/03/06
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press

... leads us on a journey -- sometimes humorous, sometimes harrowing, always heartfelt -- that's well worth taking.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal | comment Comment
03/03/06
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

Director Carroll Ballard makes only one type of movie -- family adventures that feature some sort of wildlife. To his credit, however, he does them pretty well.

Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
02/17/06
Jeff Vice
Jeff Vice
Deseret News, Salt Lake City

Director Carroll Ballard ... not only captures stellar images of nature, but feels the call of the wild in his bones.

Full Review Source: Salt Lake Tribune | comment Comment
02/17/06
Sean Means
Sean Means
Salt Lake Tribune

Chances are excellent that Carroll Ballard's latest film 'Duma' isn't playing in a theater anywhere near you. That's a shame. It's one of those rare children's films that actually succeeds in delighting tots and their parents.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
02/16/06
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
eFilmCritic.com
 
 
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