Change Your Image
caryn-healey
Reviews
Why Dogs Smile & Chimpanzees Cry (1999)
Amazing Show
This show was an excellent discussion platform for my whole family. My nine year old is a particular 'softy' with regard to animals and she kept jumping up going "see, see, I was right, they do care!". The wide variety of animals covered is just amazing, and the documentary style is wonderful. I particularly like the fact that it doesn't harp too much on the almost doctrinal belief of evolution, nor does it beat us up about the earth's atmosphere, global warming, or the destruction of the rain-forests. It stays true to the theme and doesn't try to guilt you while teaching you. It is actually quite upbeat, even though it does show a range of emotions. The grief was particularly poignant. I have to admit, I cried several times, and found myself saying "awwwww." more than once. My daughter and I ended up cuddling and laughing at the fact that each of us were weeping over how sweet the film was. We were thoroughly engrossed and sorry to see the film end. I let her stay up much later than normal because it was that good.