Born To Be Wild (2011)
91%RT Audience Score: 84%
Awards & Nominations: 1 win & 4 nominations
Born to Be Wild is a heartwarming and visually stunning documentary that showcases the incredible work of dedicated humans who rescue and care for baby elephants and orangutans. The film’s use of IMAX 3D technology brings viewers as close to the action as possible, making it a truly immersive experience. While Morgan Freeman’s voiceover may be a bit overused, the film’s message of conservation and the touching stories of the animals will leave audiences feeling moved and inspired. Born to Be Wild is a must-see for nature lovers and families alike, and proves that even the smallest creatures can have a big impact.
Born to Be Wild is the perfect movie for animal lovers who want to see cute baby elephants and orangutans being rescued and taken care of by humans. Morgan Freeman’s voiceover is as soothing as ever, and the 3D effects make you feel like you’re right there with the animals. It’s heartwarming, educational, and just plain adorable. You might even shed a tear or two, but don’t worry, we won’t judge you. So grab some popcorn and get ready to say “awwwww” a lot.
Production Company(ies)
Piki Films, Defender Films, Curious Film
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Release Type
Theatrical
Filming Location(s)
Madrid, New Mexico, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for crude and sexual content, and some violence
Year of Release
2007
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:SDDS Dolby Digital DTS
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Aspect ratio:2.35 : 1
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Runtime:40m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Apr 8, 2011 Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 5, 2011
Genre(s)
Documentary
Keyword(s)
starring Morgan Freeman, directed by David Lickley, written by Drew Fellman, documentary, box office performance, budget, reviewed by Nell Minow, Kirk Honeycutt, Derek Malcolm, Peter Bradshaw, Glenn Heath Jr., Steven D Greydanus, Richard Crouse, Mike McGranaghan, Michael Dequina, John J Puccio, Mike Scott, Andrew L Urban, G MPAA rating, Warner Bros Pictures, elephant sanctuary, orangutan orphanage, animal preservationists, nature footage, Kenya, Borneo, poachers, human incursions, young animals, love and care, introduced back into the wild
Worldwide gross: $253,625,427
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $363,335,646
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 419
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 39,622,208
US/Canada gross: $168,273,550
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $241,063,286
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 273
US/Canada opening weekend: $39,699,023
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $56,871,546
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 193
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): NA
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): NA
Production budget ranking: NA
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): NA
ROI to date (est.): NA
ROI ranking: NA
David Lickley – Director
Drew Fellman – Screenwriter, Producer
Director(s)
David Lickley
Writer(s)
Drew Fellman
Producer(s)
Drew Fellman
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
1 win & 4 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (49) | Rotten (1)
One way or another you’ll find yourself saying, “Awwwwww.”
June 15, 2012 | Rating: B+
Nell Minow
Beliefnet
TOP CRITIC
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.
January 4, 2012
Kirk Honeycutt
Hollywood Reporter
TOP CRITIC
Few will be unmoved by the two women’s courage and persistence, though Morgan Freeman’s intoning voiceover is less persuasive.
June 17, 2011
Derek Malcolm
London Evening Standard
TOP CRITIC
A nice family outing, this, but those after an in-depth discussion had better look elsewhere.
June 16, 2011 | Rating: 3/5
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian
TOP CRITIC
There are three certainties in life: death, taxes, and Morgan Freeman’s voice.
April 13, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Glenn Heath Jr.
Slant Magazine
TOP CRITIC
I’m a fan of the diorama approach [to 3D], but Born to Be Wild makes the case that a nature documentary in IMAX 3D can and perhaps should bring us as close to the action as possible.
April 12, 2011 | Rating: B+
Steven D. Greydanus
Decent Films
TOP CRITIC
Heart warming stuff geared for families topped off by the dulcet tones of Morgan Freeman as narrator. Very small children may find the animal’s back stories a bit upsetting but overall this should appeal to everyone in the house.
January 31, 2021 | Rating: 3.5/5
Richard Crouse
Richard Crouse
Incredibly moving. Even if you don’t have a three-story screen in your home, the film still works marvelously.
April 17, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4
Mike McGranaghan
Aisle Seat
Does a remarkable job of putting the viewer right with elephants in the Kenyan savannah and orangutans in the lush jungles of Borneo.
April 7, 2012 | Rating: 3/4
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com
It’s entertaining, poignant, educational (at least for kids), inspirational, and certainly beautiful to look at.
April 4, 2012 | Rating: 7/10
John J. Puccio
Movie Metropolis
It’s just 40 minutes long, but in that short time it produces more “awwww” moments than any feature-length film to hit theaters this year.
April 27, 2011 | Rating: 3/4
Mike Scott
Times-Picayune
Neither soppy nor schmaltzy, Born to Be Wild is a fascinating glimpse into another dimension of our world
April 23, 2011
Andrew L. Urban
Urban Cinefile…
Plot
Four middle-aged men decide to take a road trip from Cincinnati to the Pacific in order to get away from their lives which are leading them nowhere. Taking their motorcycles, these “Wild Hogs” tear up the road and eventually stop in New Mexico for a drink not knowing that the bar belongs to the “Del Fuegos”, a mean biker gang. When the Del Fuegos steal a bike that belongs to the Wild Hogs, the four men form a plan to steal their bike back.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
Morgan Freeman narrates this documentary about two dedicated animal preservationists.
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