This is an enjoyable movie that is perfect for the whole family to watch. Yes, it's not going to win any awards but the acting is descent and the story was uplifting and entertaining. Jenna Ortega plays the adorable, and spunky, Dawn, 14-year-old daughter of a circus owner. Dawn is determined to rescue her elephant friend Flora from being euthanized now that the elephant is too old and arthritic to perform. Flora and Dawn have quite an adventure on their 300 mile journey to an elephant preserve. As Dawn's worried father is searching for them, the pair have an eventful trek making new friends, running from (some cheesy) hunters, and dealing with nature, all while teaching us about love, trust, and not giving up in what you believe in. Great for family movie night IMHO. 12/2020
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Cute little (very big) animal movie
willster-831463 September 2023
Saving Flora, cute movie with that charming indie feel yet seriously bogged down by Tom Arnold's character and all of his scenes could face been cut out and left a solid movie. The rest if the cast including Jenna was really good. Cinematography and editing was decent, direction was okay, seeing as how it was from what I believe to be a first time director in his only big work to date. But the true star of the film is Tai the elephant. At 53 steals the show. And though I'm not a huge fan of animal movies, but this one stars clear of the obl8gatory fart jokes and silly animal tropes so many others fall for. Definitely a family film for a chill Saturday night.
I am frankly disappointed with the low ratings average...
bheadher18 October 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Ok ok, so it was only four reviews before mine...
No it isn't an epic, but the story behind this film is definitely compelling...you simply have to love Flora, an older circus elephant who can't do her tricks anymore. The circus owner's 14 year old daughter gets wind of Flora being scheduled for euthansia as the most expedient way to handle the 'problem', and steals Flora , embarking on a journey to get her to the nearby preserve. Actually it isn't all that nearby and the little mini adventures pile up as game hunters and others close in...
Sorry but this is one of those heartwarming stories that fewer and fewer people seem to appreciate in today's world...it is well worth 97 minutes of your time...!!
No it isn't an epic, but the story behind this film is definitely compelling...you simply have to love Flora, an older circus elephant who can't do her tricks anymore. The circus owner's 14 year old daughter gets wind of Flora being scheduled for euthansia as the most expedient way to handle the 'problem', and steals Flora , embarking on a journey to get her to the nearby preserve. Actually it isn't all that nearby and the little mini adventures pile up as game hunters and others close in...
Sorry but this is one of those heartwarming stories that fewer and fewer people seem to appreciate in today's world...it is well worth 97 minutes of your time...!!
My Favorite character is Sebastian
martinez-610837 January 2020
One of the best Outstanding Actors I seen in the moving Saving Flora,The movie was very entertaining and I would like to see him cast in more roles.All my friends really enjoyed this movie. I would like to stay updated on any details about this film or sequels.
Great story, OK film
gregorija18 August 2019
I love animal movies but this was just an average film (with great scenery and decent acting). Much of the film was hard to "buy in to" though. Jenna Ortega is a fine young actor and I'm confident she'll make better films in the future. Recommended, but don't go in with high expectations.
Cute, albeit flawed, movie!
rdickason25 October 2020
Good film for young watchers
mi-house7815 August 2023
While the story was rather predictable to the adult viewer, younger viewers will enjoy this movie.
If you are a child watching, maybe you wouldn't think of search planes or helicopters. It was a very nice story though, and one worth believing in. There is some peril further in, and the chars are rather rough. Dialogue is also predictable and seems to end a little easier than expected.
The one issue I had was that they said Flora was in a circus in Wichita, KS in 1983. While we've had circuses come through, Wichita has never had "a circus". We have an award winning zoo that is vey lucky to have one of the best elephant preserving habitats - but no circus.
If you are a child watching, maybe you wouldn't think of search planes or helicopters. It was a very nice story though, and one worth believing in. There is some peril further in, and the chars are rather rough. Dialogue is also predictable and seems to end a little easier than expected.
The one issue I had was that they said Flora was in a circus in Wichita, KS in 1983. While we've had circuses come through, Wichita has never had "a circus". We have an award winning zoo that is vey lucky to have one of the best elephant preserving habitats - but no circus.
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