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Duma (2005)

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Reviews Counted: 58 Fresh: 54  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.
 

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Rated: U

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

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 Michaletos), who faces the true test of love when he must cross the whole of Southern Africa to... 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]

Genre: Childrens

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

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

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Apr 5, 2007

[DVD Details]
  • Duma
  • Carroll Ballard (The Black Stallion, Fly Away Home) directs the exciting story of 12-year-old Xan (Alexander Michaletos), who decides to return the cheetah he raised from a cub to the wild instead of allowing pursuers to place it in captivity. Harsh South African landscapes, stalking lions, crocodiles, river rapids and a mysterious drifter (Eamonn Walker) who may intend to turn the big cat in for cash - all will test Xan's courage and resolve. Join him in this tale of growing up and letting go. It's a journey you won't want to miss.
  • Source: Warner Home Video
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    06/07/05
    David Edwards
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    Like the eponymous cat, it'll leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.

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    05/24/05
    Stella Papamichael
    BBC
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    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.

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    Michael Booth
    Denver Post
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    3/4

    A handcrafted masterpiece.

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    05/26/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
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    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
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    4/5

    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.

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    04/02/06
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    TheMovieChicks.com
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    For those wishing they still made films like The Black Stallion, today is your lucky day.

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    03/31/06
    Nancy Churnin
    Dallas Morning News
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    Visually panoramic, a film that revels in making the expanse of a beautiful place palpable.

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    03/30/06
    Philip Kennicott
    Washington Post
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    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.

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    03/18/06
    Ty Burr
    Boston Globe
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    ... a beautifully photographed journey that will thrill youngsters and strongly engage adults.

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    03/10/06
    Jack Garner
    Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
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    3/4

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

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    03/03/06
    Jeff Shannon
    Seattle Times
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    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.

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    03/03/06
    John Monaghan
    Detroit Free Press
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    ... leads us on a journey -- sometimes humorous, sometimes harrowing, always heartfelt -- that's well worth taking.

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    03/03/06
    Carol Cling
    Las Vegas Review-Journal
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    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.

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    02/17/06
    Jeff Vice
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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    3.5/4

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

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    02/17/06
    Sean Means
    Salt Lake Tribune
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    4/5

    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.

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    02/16/06
    Dan Lybarger
    eFilmCritic.com
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    Exciting but never violent, deeply emotional but never saccharine, Duma is the sort of solid family film Hollywood is always being criticized for not making any more.

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    02/10/06
    Robert W. Butler
    Kansas City Star
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