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Duma (2005)

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Reviews Counted:59

Fresh:55

Rotten:4

Average Rating:7.5/10

Consensus: This is an old-fashioned, richly textured family film that will appeal to children and adults alike.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for mild adventure peril

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Sep 30, 2005 Limited

Box Office: $810,666

Synopsis: Set in the exotic country of South Africa, Duma tells the powerful adventure tale of an unbreakable bond of friendship between a cheetah named Duma and an intrepid young boy named Xan (Alexander... Set in the exotic country of South Africa, Duma tells the powerful adventure tale of an unbreakable bond of friendship between a cheetah named Duma and an intrepid young boy named Xan (Alexander Michaletos), who faces the true test of love when he must cross the whole of Southern Africa to return his best friend to his rightful home in the wilds. On his journey, Xan learns that everything always changes, but not love. [More]

Starring: Hope Davis, Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Eamonn Walker

Starring: Hope Davis, Alex Michaeletos, Campbell Scott, Eamonn Walker, John Wells

Director: Carroll Ballard

Director: Carroll Ballard
Screenwriter: Karen Janszen
Producer: E.K. Gaylord, Kristin Harms, Stacy Cohen, Hunt Lowry
Composer: John Debney, George Acogny
Studio: Warner Bros.

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  • Carroll Ballard (The Black Stallion, Fly Away Home) directs the exciting story of 12-year-old Xan (Alexander Michaletos), who decides to return the cheetah he raised from a cub to the wild instead of allowing pursuers to place it in captivity. Harsh South African landscapes, stalking lions, crocodiles, river rapids and a mysterious drifter (Eamonn Walker) who may intend to turn the big cat in for cash - all will test Xan's courage and resolve. Join him in this tale of growing up and letting go. It's a journey you won't want to miss.
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    Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
    04/29/09
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Cinema Crazed

    It's a crime what happened to the wonderful African wilderness movie Duma in 2005. Beautifully directed by veteran Carroll Ballard, Duma fell flat in the United States because of bad timing and abysmal marketing.

    Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
    02/08/08
    Michael Booth
    Michael Booth
    Denver Post
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    A handcrafted masterpiece.

    Full Review Source: Christianity Today | comment Comment
    11/01/06
    Mary Lasse
    Mary Lasse
    Christianity Today
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    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
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    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    05/26/06
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    It's as good as this sort of thing gets, and deserves to be seen in a proper auditorium rather than on DVD.

    Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion | comment Comment
    04/04/06
    Frank Swietek
    Frank Swietek
    One Guy's Opinion

    The film opens with some adorable cheetah cubs, so you're instantly hooked, but there's more to this than just a bunch of cute animals.

    Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
    04/02/06
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
    Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
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    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    04/01/06
    Empire Magazine

    For those wishing they still made films like The Black Stallion, today is your lucky day.

    Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
    03/31/06
    Nancy Churnin
    Nancy Churnin
    Dallas Morning News
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    Visually panoramic, a film that revels in making the expanse of a beautiful place palpable.

    Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
    03/30/06
    Philip Kennicott
    Philip Kennicott
    Washington Post
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    Too suspenseful for the youngest children, but for anyone older than 8 or 9, it evokes nothing less than awe at the harsh beauty of the natural world.

    Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
    03/18/06
    Ty Burr
    Ty Burr
    Boston Globe
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    ... a beautifully photographed journey that will thrill youngsters and strongly engage adults.

    Full Review Source: Rochester Democrat and Chronicle | comment Comment
    03/10/06
    Jack Garner
    Jack Garner
    Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

    With ravenous alligators and lions on the prowl, Duma delivers familiar adventure, but Ballard refuses to cater to cuteness.

    Full Review Source: Seattle Times | comment Comment
    03/03/06
    Jeff Shannon
    Jeff Shannon
    Seattle Times

    Like its title character, Duma has been left to fend for itself by Warner Bros., which is barely releasing it. A successful showing this weekend will prove that there really is an audience for this brand of thoughtful, literate family film.

    Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
    03/03/06
    John Monaghan
    John Monaghan
    Detroit Free Press
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    ... leads us on a journey -- sometimes humorous, sometimes harrowing, always heartfelt -- that's well worth taking.

    Full Review Source: Las Vegas Review-Journal | comment Comment
    03/03/06
    Carol Cling
    Carol Cling
    Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Director Carroll Ballard makes only one type of movie -- family adventures that feature some sort of wildlife. To his credit, however, he does them pretty well.

    Full Review Source: Deseret News, Salt Lake City | comment Comment
    02/17/06
    Jeff Vice
    Jeff Vice
    Deseret News, Salt Lake City

    Director Carroll Ballard ... not only captures stellar images of nature, but feels the call of the wild in his bones.

    Full Review Source: Salt Lake Tribune | comment Comment
    02/17/06
    Sean Means
    Sean Means
    Salt Lake Tribune

    Chances are excellent that Carroll Ballard's latest film 'Duma' isn't playing in a theater anywhere near you. That's a shame. It's one of those rare children's films that actually succeeds in delighting tots and their parents.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    02/16/06
    Dan Lybarger
    Dan Lybarger
    eFilmCritic.com

    Exciting but never violent, deeply emotional but never saccharine, Duma is the sort of solid family film Hollywood is always being criticized for not making any more.

    Full Review Source: Kansas City Star | comment Comment
    02/10/06
    Robert W. Butler
    Robert W. Butler
    Kansas City Star

    An old-fashion adventure yarn [and] an absolutely delightful throwback!

    Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
    01/08/06
    Steve Rhodes
    Steve Rhodes
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