Gotta love Cheetahs
Added 9/21/2009
Based on the book How It Was With Dooms: A True Story from Africa, Duma follows the story of a young boy, Xan (Alex Michaeletos), and his pet Cheetah (Duma), as they both try to find themselves. Xan is on a mission to release Duma back into the wild after years of living with Xan's family on a farm. Xan is still reeling from his father's untimely death. They meet up with an African wanderer, who turns out to be an invaluable companion.
The film's setting is fantastic. Beautiful deserts, real lions and African wildlife. Duma the Cheetah is a great actor. At times, I thought it was a robotic Cheetah because I couldn't believe a real Cheetah would be such a good actor. But Duma hits it spot on.
There are some odd moments in the film, mostly due to one or two silly plot twists. For example, at one point Xan's traveling companion becomes stuck under a pile of rocks and sand. At this point, Xan had reason to suspect that his companion was going to sell him out, so he left him stuck under the rocks. It was kind of disturbing to see such a young kid do that to somebody, no matter how bad he is. Of course, later on they make up and become good friends. But again, kind of odd.
Another note: Cheetahs are adorable, and this film will make you want one as a pet. However, as the film makes clear, they are endangered animals and should be left to the wild.
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Charming Family Film
Added 9/19/2009
Duma is a charming family film about a boy and his cheetah. It is full of breathtaking African landscapes, exotic animals (including an adorable bush baby and, of course, the majestic cheetah), and a soaring world music soundtrack. Best of all, while it entertains, it also exposes children (and adults)to the lessons of courage, indepedence, and respect for nature and the value of parents to their children. There are some scary moments (lions, crocodiles, etc.), but the film is appropriate for all but the very youngest of children, with no profanity or crudeness. It has a beautiful happy ending and is very enjoyable.
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Duma -- A Wonderful Coming of Age Story
Added 1/5/2009
I orginally thought that this was a child's movie and my child did thoroughly enjoy it, but I did too. This is a film for adults as well as kids. It is very well written, well acted and a beautifully filmed. This movie will make you laugh, make you cry, and inspire you. Do yourself a favor and view this remarkable little gem!
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Great movie - good for all the family
Added 10/11/2008
Holds your interest all the way through. A movie that the whole family will enjoy...no worry about crude words or trashy talk; just good entertainment for people who love animals. It will hold the attention of children very much also.
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one of the best movies
Added 8/5/2008
i love this movie this reminds me of milo & otis with the cat and the dog but this is a story about raising a cheetah is heart breaking and i love the sceanery the movie is one of my favorites i love movies like this
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Gotta love Cheetahs
Added 9/21/2009
Based on the book How It Was With Dooms: A True Story from Africa, Duma follows the story of a young boy, Xan (Alex Michaeletos), and his pet Cheetah (Duma), as they both try to find themselves. Xan is on a mission to release Duma back into the wild after years of living with Xan's family on a farm. Xan is still reeling from his father's untimely death. They meet up with an African wanderer, who turns out to be an invaluable companion.
The film's setting is fantastic. Beautiful deserts, real lions and African wildlife. Duma the Cheetah is a great actor. At times, I thought it was a robotic Cheetah because I couldn't believe a real Cheetah would be such a good actor. But Duma hits it spot on.
There are some odd moments in the film, mostly due to one or two silly plot twists. For example, at one point Xan's traveling companion becomes stuck under a pile of rocks and sand. At this point, Xan had reason to suspect that his companion was going to sell him out, so he left him stuck under the rocks. It was kind of disturbing to see such a young kid do that to somebody, no matter how bad he is. Of course, later on they make up and become good friends. But again, kind of odd.
Another note: Cheetahs are adorable, and this film will make you want one as a pet. However, as the film makes clear, they are endangered animals and should be left to the wild.
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Charming Family Film
Added 9/19/2009
Duma is a charming family film about a boy and his cheetah. It is full of breathtaking African landscapes, exotic animals (including an adorable bush baby and, of course, the majestic cheetah), and a soaring world music soundtrack. Best of all, while it entertains, it also exposes children (and adults)to the lessons of courage, indepedence, and respect for nature and the value of parents to their children. There are some scary moments (lions, crocodiles, etc.), but the film is appropriate for all but the very youngest of children, with no profanity or crudeness. It has a beautiful happy ending and is very enjoyable.
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Duma -- A Wonderful Coming of Age Story
Added 1/5/2009
I orginally thought that this was a child's movie and my child did thoroughly enjoy it, but I did too. This is a film for adults as well as kids. It is very well written, well acted and a beautifully filmed. This movie will make you laugh, make you cry, and inspire you. Do yourself a favor and view this remarkable little gem!
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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