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The Wild [Blu-ray] [2006]

DVD ~ Kiefer Sutherland
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  • Actors: Kiefer Sutherland, James Belushi, Eddie Izzard, Janeane Garofalo, William Shatner
  • Directors: Steve Williams
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 19 Mar 2007
  • Run Time: 78 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • ASIN: B000NDM3UO
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 17,410 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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A cuddly koala who wants to be fierce, a squirrel in love with a sarcastic giraffe, an addle-pated anaconda, and a lion with a secret set off from their cozy zoo to rescue the lion's adolescent cub from an accidental kidnapping. After braving the dangers of the big city and stealing a boat, they find themselves in the African jungle, where a renegade herd of wildebeest have decided they want to change their position on the food chain (understandable, really). The Wild is hodgepodge--it's never clear why these mismatched creatures are friends and plot elements seem haphazardly plucked from Finding Nemo, Madagascar, and Ice Age 2: The Meltdown (though the latter two were made at the same time as The Wild, so it's just unfortunate for this movie that they came out first). Despite a general air of manic desperation, The Wild does have its strengths: The animation is richly realistic, leading to some gorgeous depictions of light (not exactly a selling point for kids, but adults can appreciate it). Several characters pop out--William Shatner (Star Trek, Boston Legal) is effectively scary as the cult-leader/choreographer of the wildebeest; and comedian Eddie Izzard lends some of his trademark smart and silly humor to Nigel, the disgruntled koala bear. Successful bits and pieces don't make for a great movie, but they keep The Wild from the brink of disaster. --Bret Fetzer


Synopsis

Ryan, a lion cub, worships his father, Sampson (Kiefer Sutherland), the brawny, brave, uncontested king of a New York City zoo. The film opens as Ryan listens adoringly as Sampson recounts yet another tale of roaring wildebeest into submission on the African savannah. While the zoo animals cavort, Ryan slips into a metal crate bound overseas for a chance to see "the wild" for himself. Now Sampson, with the help of his loyal friends Benny the squirrel (James Belushi), Nigel the koala bear (Eddie Izzard), Bridget the giraffe (Janeane Garafalo), and Larry the snake (Richard Kind), must brave the New York City jungle and then the actual jungle to save his son from the clutches of a crazed wildebeest with aspirations to carnivorousness (William Shatner). To make things worse, Sampson confesses that his heroic stories were fabrications; he's completely lost in his wild surroundings, unable to fight off a rabid poodle or eat a sassy hyrax. Since Antz hit our screens in 1993, computer-animated films about chatty animals have proliferated, but The Wild is perhaps the first that is heavily influenced by its immediate predecessors, taking a little plot from Madagascar, adding healthy doses of the Ice Age films, and borrowing heavily from the father-son sentiments of The Lion King (the animals actually pass a Times Square theatre showing ). However, originality isn’'t the draw here: it's the world-class voice-acting by Hollywood heavies, and the non-stop slapstick antics that will have children screaming with delight. Amid all the ridiculousness, parents will appreciate the wry asides by Eddie Izzard's koala bear.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great picture, shame about the story, 28 Jul 2008
Starting with the picture quality, it is very good as you would expect from a recent animated release. The 1080p picture really lifts out of the screen with sharp detail and bright colours. One thing that really stood out, was the night sky in NYC, where the deep blues and twinkling stars set a great mood, along with the soaring skyscrapers.

The sound quality is ok too, this disc has a 5.1 PCM soundtrack with nice clear voices in the centre channel and plenty of sound effects placed around the room. It doesn't dazzle, but it doesn't disappoint either.

The story and pacing are a little weak. I felt that the film is aimed more towards the younger age group, and relying too much on the cuddly nature of the animals rather than any dimension to their character. Never mind though, it's still a worthwhile watch, but not a classic that will be watched over and over.
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