Rotten
Kids might be amused, but adults will find the jokes weak, the narrative bleak and little to pass the time between animal chase scenes.
Raakhee Mirchandani, New York Daily News
Robinson Crusoe
Just because you're stranded... doesn't mean you can't make some friends.
2016 · 1h 30m · PG Adventure, Animation, Family
Overview
On a tiny exotic island, Tuesday, an outgoing parrot lives with his quirky animal friends in paradise. However, Tuesday can't stop dreaming about discovering the world. After a violent storm, Tuesday and his friends wake up to find a strange creature on the beach: Robinson Crusoe. Tuesday immediately views Crusoe as his ticket off the island to explore new lands. Likewise, Crusoe soon realizes that the key to surviving on the island is through the help of Tuesday and the other animals. It isn't always easy at first, as the animals don't speak "human." Slowly but surely, they all start living together in harmony, until one day, when their comfortable life is overturned by two savage cats, who wish to take control of the island. A battle ensues between the cats and the group of friends but Crusoe and the animals soon discover the true power of friendship up against all odds (even savage cats).
Director and cast
- Ilka Bessin as Tapir Rosie (voice)
- Dieter Hallervorden as Ziegenbock Zottel (voice)
- Matthias Schweighöfer as Robinson Crusoe (voice)
- Aylin Tezel as Stachelschwein Epi (voice)
- Kaya Yanar as Papagei Dienstag (voice)
- Ron Allen as Bosun (voice)
- Tommy Morgenstern as Pong
- Melanie Hinze as Kiki
- Bert Franzke as Edgar
- Tobias Lelle as Pango
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
15%
Tomatometer
Fresh
There's always a lot to look at. The script is so-so, but the total lack of snark and cynicism in the film is refreshing.
Sheila O'Malley, RogerEbert.com
Rotten
It's no great shock when a movie based on a beloved book falls short of the original, but few fail as confoundingly as "The Wild Life."
Stephanie Merry, Washington Post
Rotten
Has a handful of novel 3-D effects, lots of bright colours, competent animation and little else.
Andrew Parker, Globe and Mail
Rotten
"The Wild Life" is an import from Belgium that should have been left at customs.
Adam Graham, Detroit News
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