“Born to be Wild 3D” runs a mere 40 minutes, but this captivating documentary spotlights the amazing efforts of two women: elephant authority Daphne M. Sheldrick and primatologist Biruté Mary Galdikas, who have dedicated their lives to the rescue and rehabilitation of orphaned, endangered animals. Presented in arresting IMAX 3D, the movie shifts between Sheldrick’s work in Kenya raising baby elephants and Galdikas’ efforts on behalf of orangutans in the Borneo rain forest. With the help of their devoted native associates, these women work tirelessly to prepare their animals for reentry into the wild, doing everything possible to duplicate the presence of the animals’ natural parents.
Director David Lickley compresses this long process into a kind of highlights reel, offering glimpses into Sheldrick and Galdikas’ inspiring work. You get to see little orangutans being hand-bathed and tangling with a clothesline and infant elephants sucking down giant bottles of milk formula and playing soccer. While Morgan Freeman’s narration explains the importance of their work, the main attraction is the animals’ cuteness. And because “Born to be Wild” has some spectacular 3D moments, be sure to see this film in 3D IMAX. Sheldrick and Galdikas’ stories are touching and inspiring and when it’s over, you’ll find yourself full of wonder and wanting more. 4/9/11
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There has been several wild animal docs lately but this may have been the best (or at least it started out that way). Only 40 minutes long I could have used a lot more detail than the film gave us but i loved all 40 minutes. See it in 3D and IMAX.
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