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Born to Be Wild
Born to be loved. Born to be free.
Born to be loved. Born to be free.
Documentary - 2011
7.6
98%
66
Born to Be Wild observes various orphaned jungle animals and their day-to-day behavioural interactions with the individuals who rescue them and raise them to adulthood. The film unfurls in two separate geographic spheres. Half of it takes place in the rain forests of Borneo, where celebrated primatologist Dr. Birute Galdikas assists baby orangutans; the other half takes place on the arid savannahs of Kenya, where zoologist Dame Daphne Sheldrick works with baby elephant calves.
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Rated:
G
Runtime:
40 min
Release date:
8 Apr 2011
Country:
US
Languages:
English
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$7,732,325
Awards:
2 wins.

Top Critics Reviews

fresh:
Given the sheer scale of the format, Imax provides an ideal context in which to experience 3D, allowing the eyes to wander about each periphery-filling frame and focus on whatever catches our interest, the way we do in the real world.
– Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 Apr 2011
fresh:
The hip soundtrack adds momentum, and the reassuring narration of Morgan Freeman lets us know these lucky orphans will have a fighting chance for survival after taking their first steps -- or swings -- back into the wild.
– Jennie Punter,
Globe and Mail,
8 Apr 2011
fresh:
Their stories are touching and inspiring, but let's face it, the visuals are what make this movie. Born to be Wild takes you to places you've never been and makes you wish you had.
– Tom Long,
Detroit News,
8 Apr 2011
fresh:
A decent weekend diversion, this IMAX documentary is cute enough to engage your kids, while teaching them the most basic lessons in ecological responsibility.
– Elizabeth Weitzman,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr 2011
fresh:
A terrific big-screen/3D film about the rescue of baby elephants and orangutans by dedicated humans introduces young people to a strong conservation ethic.
– Kirk Honeycutt,
Hollywood Reporter,
4 Jan 2012
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