Chloe and Theo (2015) User Reviews

Maybe the script isn't as vigorous as you'd expect but it has some intense purposeful emotional idea and that's what made it enjoyable in its couple of final scenes.

[Aktham_Tashtush · 6/10 · 7 July 2015]

So the movie started really slow and cold ;) just talking and talking and some weird language from "the north" until Chloe appears still talking about herself and the man she's met !! then things got a little interesting with the funny looking "freaking Eskimo" so it started to get a bit funny with Chloe steal from the Retirement home :D

So whether we agree or disagree on the importance of global warming issue ,, the movie amazingly shines a light on this making it so purposeful and it gets really emotional while Theo starts telling the story of how the "men of the south" and their capacity of destruction and their need for expansion effects other on the planet... but again it went back to be humors .. so the Genre is not so much Drama as it has comedy, thrill too and some emotional statements in the final scenes ..

The performance of Dakota Johnson is applaudable, Mira Sorvino and the others .. Theo Ikummaq was also so good, for him it's like just be there and here you are a rigid strong Eskimo or Enoch !! ;)

See the problem here was maybe all the monologues it kinda felt more like a documentary in some parts and the script could have been so much stronger and tighter .. but it felt like switching from talking to yourself to a regular scene again and again .:P

Overall ,, Maybe the script is not as strong or vigorous as you'd expect but it has some intense purposeful emotional idea and that's what made it enjoyable and catchy especially in the second half.

People from 2 different worlds coming together..

[LaxFan94 · 7/10 · 5 December 2016]

I liked how this film had 2 people from different worlds coming together to fight environmental corruption. It was like destiny in motion when the Inuit man felt the need to travel down to NYC and met up with the lady. It just so happened from pure luck that certain things were exposed to both individuals that came from the evil corporations who were hell bent on further destroying the lands and resources we all take for granted. Although there was really nothing either of them could literally stop the bad guys from further polluting and abusing the lands, air, water and natural resources, they did their best to expose the truth to the surrounding non-stop and clueless New Yorkers who only cared about what their daily cup of Joe about which celebrities were seeing who, who was getting hitched with who, who was breaking up etc. The last thing on the average New Yorker's mind was the environment and how it had to be saved from further destruction. Anyways... this film earns a 7 out of 10.

The global warming theme on a smaller scale.

[Reno-Rangan · 7/10 · 4 January 2016]

An independent film about a man from the Arctic who is sent by his elders to the New York City to seek a permanent solution they are facing due to the assault on the nature by the southern people. I have heard it was based on the real, but for the lack of source I can't confirm how much true it is. For the voices over the global warming and considering recently concluded 'climate change conference' in Paris, I thought giving it a try would uplift my spirit on this matter.

Definitely a good idea for a film, a serious theme, even though it did not turn out to be as I hoped for, had a little fun watching it. A short film, not even exceeded the 80 minute mark. Since it was a low profile flick, there's no big casting or the grand spending for making it, but merely an alright film. It was dull in parts due to the stretch, otherwise could have made it a fantastic short film. And a bit it looks like a cross of documentary and feature film in the narration part.

"Life is so full of difficulties. But in my homeland, our sense of family bond us together. Like a warm coat against the cold wind."

What I think about the movie is, it was not bad, as well as brilliant. Very predictable, especially the end went as I expected, that's sad. But a couple of scenes in the entire film were somewhat out of the ordinary. More like it was for the children that deals on the global warming, but for the adults and their matured minds, it kind of fails to convince due to a shortfall of exploration on the subject.

You know it only brought the serious topic on-board, but the intention was not given to explain it, or discuss them. So I feel it missed the great opportunity to open up on the debate and spread the message as what a theme like this supposed to do.

After this I've watched a couple of other movies, but this will be the last review I'm writing on this blog for this year (2015). As a movie fanatic, I had another wonderful year and plenty of excellent films as well as so many bad ones. Finally, I wish all the WCA readers a very happy new year 2016. I'm hoping for another successful year ahead and try to keep the WCA alive utmost.

6.5/10

The Inuit man comes to New York to change the world.

[TxMike · 23 January 2016]

I found this small movie on Netflix streaming.

It is a simple fictional story that had its roots in a real story a few years earlier. The premise is that an Inuit man, Theo, understands that the world is changing for the worse, because of man's pursuit of unhealthy consumerism above all, and he wants to travel 'south' to talk to the 'elders' about doing something before it is too late.

Theo Ikummaq, real Inuit who actually works in conservation, is Theo. He shows up in New York without much preparation for what he will encounter there, however he is well-educated and speaks English.

In a chance encounter homeless girl Dakota Johnson as Chloe rescues him and introduces Theo to her fellow homeless 'family.' They become sympathetic to Theo's message and cause and finally realize, the only place he might reach lots of 'elders' of various countries is at the UN. But that gets them into a bit of trouble which they escape with the help of wealthy doctor, Mira Sorvino as Monica.

She only goes by Monica but in a scene where cops show her the business card they used to track them down it said 'Monica Ord', who is a real person and one of the producers of the movie. Ms Ord is an entrepreneur and consultant who had spent nearly two decades in the life sciences industry, helping develop promising therapies for HIV/AIDS and other immunological deficiency disorders.

Another producer is the wealthy tycoon Richard Branson.

If you judge the movie strictly against better fictional movies then it doesn't fare very well. The writing, acting, sound etc are not up to better movie standards. But if you look at it for the message it contains, the excessive consumerism most of us know vs the simple lives of remote indigenous peoples, like the Inuit, then it is a worthwhile commentary on the dangerous direction we are steering our world into.

SPOILERS: In the end Theo was not able to get an audience with the UN, and in an ironic conclusion, Monica gave him a new pair of casual athletic shoes to wear around New York but two thugs accosted him, stabbed him to get his shoes, and he died.

Good interesting story

[phatworld · 6/10 · 25 January 2022]

I hope the make another similar story. I enjoyed the movie, but found a lot of things senseless, not really part of the plot or characters. I wished it flowed more like a movie, not linearly, but with vocal audio levels more normalized between musical barrages. It may have been designed to feel like we were in a city after being in a remote place, I'm not sure.

Great Idea-worst script I've seen in a long while

[vanapa9 · 3/10 · 29 June 2015]

Great premise-promote Green Earth-Save the Planet NOW-...and two stellar actresses-Mira Sorvino and Dakota Johnson. Should me a winner.

Then..once the plot/movie unfolds and the charming Dakota/Chloe appears, our interest is truly heightened...HOWEVER, after about 5-10 minutes, we are shocked to see and hear something that resembles a sophomoric production at your old high school! HOW could this movie have ever been made???? The scenes and dialogue are so very very very weak and cliché/..one can hardly believe this is happening. Dakota and Mira both need better advisers/agents etc. and hopefully learn from this debacle-it matters what projects they sign up for. Dakota especially, will be hurt by this insult. She just came off a stunning career changer in 50 shades. Apparently she comes off the screen as her handlers direct her.......Fabulous.. or Forgotten. I can only hope from now on we will Remember..she is indeed-Fabulous.

Spoiler alert!

[ladykatica · 7/10 · 20 September 2018]

I used to live on the streets as a teenager. And it was ALWAYS about stealing someone's new Nikes!! Effen BS!!

Good ideas let down by bad script

[wix99 · 5/10 · 2 May 2021]

This movie had good intentions and the potential to convey an important message. However, it was let down by a poor script. Given that the film's intention was to highlight the wisdom of First Nations peoples, it could have done a lot more to centre the voice of Theo. Instead there was too much focus on the other characters and Theo's message didn't have the impact that it should have.

A more serious version of Crocodile Dundee, this fine film is enlightening and charming, tinged with sadness

[inkblot11 · 8/10 · 15 March 2016]

Theo (Theo Ikummaq) is an Inuit who loves to walk on the ice, with the sky above him. But, the elders of his region are VERY worried. The climate seems to be changing, getting warmer, and this upsets the balance of nature. This is true for Inuit, animals, and plants. Therefore, after having dreams of a giant killer sun, the elders send Theo on airplane to New York City. Once there, this relatively young man is to "find the native elders" and hatch some plans to save the arctic. But, alas, when Theo makes it to Manhattan, no one seems to know where the elders are. Happily, Chloe (Dakota Johnson), a homeless but bright woman, takes him under her wing. This includes leading him to a secret hideaway which she and a few others call home. After much discussion, these folks are convinced Theo's best chance is to talk to the large groups of "elders" at the United Nations. Unfortunately, they reject his plea and, when Chloe gets mad, the young lady lands in jail. Fortunately, a smart lawyer (Mira Sorvino) comes to help the whole group, including making plans to raise funds for Theo to broadcast his concerns. Then, tragedy strikes. Will the world know that all peoples must work together to combat climate change? This fine film has a Crocodile Dundee feeling, as Theo is very much an outsider in the big city. But, there is a far more serious tone, as Theo's message is extremely important. Even so, there are light-hearted moments, with Theo exhibiting a natural charm. Johnson, Sorvino, and the rest of the cast is quite wonderful, too. The scenes in the Arctic are beyond beautiful in their harsh ways while the NYC setting, costumes, great script and careful direction complete the movie in fine fashion. Want to see something sweet, moving, and unusual at the same time? Theo and Chloe's journey is a most excellent adventure.

message movie has some issues

[SnoopyStyle · 5/10 · 22 January 2018]

Theo is an Inuit from the Arctic. The elders have a nightmarish dream of the angry sun. They send Theo to deliver their message to the elders of the south. He arrives in NYC clueless to the modern world. He is befriended by homeless Bruce Lee fangirl Chloe (Dakota Johnson) and her circle of friends. They go to the UN but are taken to jail. They find an ally in Monica (Mira Sorvino).

This is one odd indie. I'm sure its heart is in the right place. The central environmental message is important but I fear the unrealism only detracts from it. Dakota Johnson is homeless like a billionaire is poor. The quirky humor is ill-fitting. At times, it's really heavy handed which also detracts from the central message. It's too bad because Theo is a really compelling character. A better writer could bring about a better message movie. This has too many awkward moments.

A Green Fairy Tail

[telmo-campos-matos · 8/10 · 7 July 2015]

A Good script, a touching story and a simple way of telling the story. Do not expect the greatest of the movies but, can expect: simple directing, simple starring and a simple movie. It makes one think. Good job from Dakota. Must See In a time when everybody wants the new gadget, the more fashion clothes, the super car, this movie makes us think, just for a while, that we must take care of the planet, so that our grand grand Childs still can live here. Movies should do at least one of the following: entertain, make us think or makes disconnect for a brief moment in time. This movie makes us think, but both Dakota and Theo, makes us disconnect.

Terrible way to tell a story

[isaacochoterena · 2/10 · 15 March 2022]

The main problem with this film is the way the story is told.

In this film we have a critique of consumerism and society, it talks about global warming and how it can be catastrophic, and makes it visible that people have many stereotypes, but the story has an unnecessary narrative that leads nowhere, just as it has a slow pace that makes the movie tedious, character development is lacking, and the tone of the film is never clearly understood. The film becomes contradictory by making certain stereotypes about social classes a reality, although at the beginning they criticized about the creation of that stereotypes, and it is also contradictory by stating that consumerism will always win against our ideals.

With not so convincing performances, this film fails to make a critique of society and its failure to see reality, as well as fails to tell us a convincing story, although the only message that does not contradict itself can be highlighted, which talks about never stopping fighting for your cause regardless of adversity, although this is not enough to save the entire film.

BOR-ING!

[theguy · 4/10 · 23 February 2022]

I really wanted to like this movie. But it was low budget, slow, and had a terrible ending.

The actor who played Theo was awesome - I love everything about Theo's character.

The three stars I give ate for the actor who played Theo, and Mira Sorvino. The rest of the acting seemed forced and just plain bad.

Best movie in a long time

[sammy4474 · 10/10 · 12 August 2015]

I have to say this film opened my eyes to the amount of ignorance we have toward humanity, it was well written with a great cast, it has a true meaning and those with a heart will be able to capture this meaning and see the world through the eyes of people who have genuine concern for not just the earth, but all those who exist in it. Thank you to all involved especially Theo who plays himself in the movie and Monica Ord a producer of the film and a true activist for the well-being of mankind. I recommend with parental guidance that this movie is for everyone. There is laughter and tears and I was able to bond with the characters unlike any other film I have seen in a long time . Please don't miss this one!!!

Not only does our planet matter...but so do we.

[micheledowen · 10/10 · 16 May 2020]

I picked this movie up at a dollar store. It took my breath away. When something really makes sense and speaks more truth than anything you will ever learn about life....it seems to remain unnoticed, ignored and hidden. This movie is heart warming and heart breaking at the same time. It speaks in volumes and depth if you are fully listening and watching. Although people are becoming fully aware of how destructive we have become to our planet and ourselves...I have to wonder if the real problem is we just do not know how to stop? I now feel inspired to find as many ways in my life to stop and make changes. Thank you to the people who took the time and effort to make this fantastic film.

Beautiful message!!

[vdalmeida-48221 · 10/10 · 24 January 2022]

I see a lot of criticism about the movie being cheesy etc. Sad,the message is being missed. We are hurting each other and this beautiful earth. We are greedy and insatiable and hence hurting one another and ourselves. The movie clearly shows homelessness,did anyone wonder why in this extremely rich country,why we have so much homeless people?

Better Than Meets the Eye

[onesimplethingdoug · 9/10 · 20 February 2022]

Challenging and interesting with a punch to the gut of our indulgent lifestyle. It's a shame more reviews do not see the impact of this film on the viewers. While it is not a high tech, super expensive film, the acting is better than anyone gives it credit for, and the purpose of the film is achieved.

Unique and Inspiring film showing how unlikely friendships can change the world

[rannynm · 10/10 · 13 May 2022]

Chloe and Theo is a unique and inspiring film that shows how unlikely friendships can change the world! Caring and helping with the environment is very crucial and this film brilliantly portrays this message.

A homeless female, Chloe and an Inuit named Theo build a relationship after getting a life changing message in order to save the world. Despite being total opposites and having a difficult, yet hilarious adventure, both Chloe and Theo create an unbreakable bond in order to finish the mission successfully.

Chloe (Dakota Johnson) is my favorite character in this film. Dakota Johnson is an all-around, well-rounded actress and her acting brings so much to the complex character of Chloe. There is so much character development with Chloe; we see how she grows and matures as a person. Her character is someone that many people will relate to. The Inuit, Theo (Theo Ikummaq) essentially plays himself and captures his own cultural heritage with what seems like little to no acting. His portrayal Theo makes this film heartfelt and more personal for audiences. Chloe portrays a homeless woman and her clothing shows us exactly what her circumstances are. Theo's clothing, to the best of my knowledge, does justice to the Inuit culture by using traditional attire. The music and score, from start to finish, is incredible! Every funny scene, serious scene or even dialogue rich scene is enhanced with the background music. My favorite scenes of the film are those with educational aspects. While much of the film is based on fictional storylines, there are many cultural and environmental aspects that I learned by watching this film -- an experience you don't have often with movies.

The message of this film is to be open minded to different people and possibilities. If Chloe had rejected the opportunity to help Theo carry out the message to save the environment, then she would not have been able to be a hero or make a difference. Despite their differences, they looked past this and decided to see the bigger picture - a lesson I encourage all to learn from.

I give Chloe and Theo 5 out 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, plus adults. Chloe and Theo releases just in time for Earth Day, April 22, 2022 on Digital and DVD. Don't miss it! By Ashleigh C., KIDS FIRST!

EXCELLENT movie

[mymeankid · 10/10 · 21 February 2022]

Anyone that gives a low rating on this Movie are ignorant and selfish...It's one of the most moving "True" people by the way Story. Obviously most people have nil empathy or compassion and only want to see Feel Good movies so they can ignore what;s REALLY going on in this World..Shame on all that rated this low. This story should be in all the schools!

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A Methodical Journey to Awareness

[mwspe7 · 9/10 · 21 August 2022]

In an age of so many movies driven by political & social agendas, this gem slows everything down & conveys a messsge to humanity at the simplest level.

We are responsible for our actions & inaction.

Respect one another & our resources.

This gem pushes many narratives aside & focuses on caring about more than just "me".

Among the best movies I've seen, I will watch it again...