Mia and the White Lion
A young London girl moves to Africa with her parents where she befriends a lion cub in this family adventure drama co-starring Melanie Laurent (Inglourious Basterds).
- Director:
- Gilles de Maistre ('Ferocious', 'Le premier cri', 'Killer Kid')
- Writer:
- Prune de MaistreWilliam Davies
- Cast:
- Mélanie LaurentBrandon AuretLionel NewtonLillian DubeRyan MacLennanLangley KirkwoodDaniah De Villiers
Reviews & comments
Stuff
pressNot thinking too much about the plotting and appreciating the occasional moment of emotional rawness and honesty the screenplay conjures up, Mia and the White Lion ticks more boxes than not.
Film Threat
pressGood-looking but predictable and schlocky, Mia and the White Lion is ultimately saved from slaughter by its two plucky heroes.
Los Angeles Times
pressThere are several uniquely impressive elements to the adventure drama "Mia and the White Lion," but they're undermined by a choppy, at times contrived and implausible script by Prune de Maistre and William Davies.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCuddly vibes quickly give way to something more questionable here, and while many kids will find the fantasy appealing, any parent buying a ticket should be legally required to show his child Grizzly Man immediately after...
Variety
pressDespite a heartfelt sentiment, and the filmmakers' desire to raise awareness about an abhorrent practice, packaging it in a family-friendly narrative proves to be problematic.
Stuff
pressNot thinking too much about the plotting and appreciating the occasional moment of emotional rawness and honesty the screenplay conjures up, Mia and the White Lion ticks more boxes than not.
Film Threat
pressGood-looking but predictable and schlocky, Mia and the White Lion is ultimately saved from slaughter by its two plucky heroes.
Los Angeles Times
pressThere are several uniquely impressive elements to the adventure drama "Mia and the White Lion," but they're undermined by a choppy, at times contrived and implausible script by Prune de Maistre and William Davies.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCuddly vibes quickly give way to something more questionable here, and while many kids will find the fantasy appealing, any parent buying a ticket should be legally required to show his child Grizzly Man immediately after...
Variety
pressDespite a heartfelt sentiment, and the filmmakers' desire to raise awareness about an abhorrent practice, packaging it in a family-friendly narrative proves to be problematic.
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