Boring!
Initially, this movie seemed to be stuck on the first scene, until I saw the ape blink. That is how dull it was. For the most part you are looking at an ape who is looking back at you. Occasionally some school children or other attendees at the zoo would appear and harass Nenette. That was pretty much the extent of the "action" . Oh yes, the back story was something to do with Nenette having a son who was now full grown living in the cage with her because the keepers thought he might be a good companion. From what I could see, Nenette treated him as she treated us, blank stare. I hated this movie. I watched it because I love orang's.
Sad to watch...
I watched about fifteen minutes and turned it off. Nenette is just a display token. She deserves to live the rest of her days in a natural environment with her own kind. So sorry Nenette...
Marginally Interesting
This movie starts out slow then decelerates. I found myself more interested in the orangutans' caretakers than in the animals. Those who care for these primates really, really love their work. Hearing some of the care givers, we never see any one but the apes, tell of the interactions between them and the orangs is very endearing. They love these animals but whether the animals reciprocate this love is anybody's guess. I personally don't like zoos but in this case I think the orangutans would most likely be extinct if they weren't in the zoo (I may be wrong about this). If you like apes and zoos this is the movie for you otherwise give it a pass.
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