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African Cats (2011) 7.3
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Metascore: 61/100
Reviews: 24 user | 93 critic | 20 from Metacritic.com A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild. |
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A nature documentary centered on two cat families and how they teach their cubs the ways of the wild.
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EnglishRelease Date:
22 April 2011 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Felinos de África See more »Filming Locations:
Maasai Mara National Reserve, KenyaBox Office
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$6,003,200 (USA) (22 April 2011)Gross:
$15,415,270 (USA) (8 July 2011)Company Credits
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Written by Josiah Dean and Ryan Tedder
Performed by Jordin Sparks
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The end credits show various wildlife credited with crew functions, a giraffe as crane operator for example. See more »Soundtracks
"The World I Knew"Written by Josiah Dean and Ryan Tedder
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Alastair Fothergill and Keith Scholey bring a charming little documentary set in the Kenyan Savannah. The film has been edited tightly to tell a coherent story and add a more dramatic feel. What sets it apart from watching a documentary on Animal Planet or Discovery Channel is that the viewer does not get the feel that he/she is watching a documentary. It feels like watching a feature film where the lionesses and the cheetahs are the protagonists. It is beautifully shot with stunning cinematography and a brilliant soundtrack with the exception of the Jordinn Sparks track that takes place during the closing credits. But watch the closing credits as it's hilarious seeing how the animals have been credited. Samuel L. Jackson's husky voice excellently narrates the story. It centers around Sita the cheetah and her cubs and Laila the lioness and her daughter Mara. And the presentation of the 'characters' are very well done as the viewer can easily relate to them and root for them. The elements of adventure, suspense and even comedy are brilliantly balanced in this wildlife tale. Given that the title is 'African Cats', I missed seeing the leopard. But anyway, 'African Cats' is overall refreshing, entertaining and heartwarming and a nice reminder of why some of us love animals.