Directed by: David Lickley
Starring: Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, Dr. Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick
MPAA Rated: G
Distributed by: Warner Home Video
Release Date: April 17, 2012
Running Time: 45 minutes
Film Score:3.5 out of 5 stars
Extras: 2.5 out of 5 stars
“Born to Be Wild is such an uplifting story and packs a really important message of the bond that occurs between animals and humans. If you are a fan of nature movies are guaranteed to enjoy this. If that is not enough there is always Morgan Freeman…he is the narrator for the film. The film was originally presented in 3D but the 2D version also works well, although I prefer the 3D version much more. This film was released on Earth Day in 2011 and its seems Warner Bros is taking a page from Disneynature and releasing a new film every year. 2012’s entry is called “IMAX: To The Arctic” and it looks even better. I recommend this film very fun and my only major complaint is that it is only 45 minutes, I would have love to seen this in a full length format.
The film follows various orphaned jungle animals like the orangutans and elephants in their day-to-day behavioral interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film is split two sections. The first follows Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas through the rainforests of Borneo as she is helping the orangutans. The second story takes place in the Kenyan Savannah with Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick and her elephants.
The Blu-ray presentation is simply beautiful even though it is not in 3D. The video includes a wonderful 1080p transfer, in a slightly changed aspect ratio of 1.78:1. The audio is very impressive boasting a DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 track. It works really well with the score and music in the film. This releases comes with a two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo + UltraViolet Digital Copy. The special features a little light but still enjoyable. There six amazing webisodes including the following: “Borneo”, “Kenya”, “Camp Leakey”, “Coming Home to Tsavo”, “‘Wild’ Filmmaking” and “Caregivers”. Definitely a must buy overall.
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Synopsis: Narrated by Academy-Award® winner Morgan Freeman, Born to be Wild 3D is an inspiring story of love, dedication and the remarkable bond between humans and animals. This film documents orphaned orangutans and elephants and the extraordinary people who rescue and raise them?saving endangered species one life at a time. Stunningly captured in IMAX 3D, Born to be Wild 3D is a heartwarming adventure transporting moviegoers into the lush rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned primatologist Dr. Biruté Mary Galdikas, and across the rugged Kenyan savannah with celebrated elephant authority Dame Daphne M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue, rehabilitate and return these incredible animals back to the wild. Born to be Wild 3D is a presentation of Warner Bros. Pictures and IMAX Filmed Entertainment. Directed by David Lickley and written and produced by Drew Fellman, the behind the scenes team includes supervising line producer Diane Roberts, associate producer Jill Ferguson, director of photography David Douglas and editor Beth Spiegel. Music is composed by Mark Mothersbaugh.