Duma
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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20

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  1. SheaP.
    May 27, 2006
    10
    Overwhelming emotionally, especially for anyone who has ever had a strong bond with a pet. Emotionally speaking, it's the best movie ever made. Yes, I'm surprised I just typed that, but it's true.
  2. MelissaW.
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    Duma is a great movie for families.I think it was the best movie ever made! I've never seen a movie like Duma before.It was a tearjerker,and heartbreaking movie.
  3. henrya.
    Oct 4, 2005
    10
    A simply amazing movie. One of the best I've seen in a long while. If there was a dry eye in the house as the final, beautiful scene scrolled by over the narration, I would have eaten my hat.
  4. Drew
    May 27, 2006
    10
    Jaw-Dropping Scenic shots of South African landscapes only matched with a hart-felt story between a boy and his cheetah. I tear jerker to say the least.
  5. [Anonymous]
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Very gripping, great story about a movie about a cheetah about stuff.
  6. ScottP.
    Oct 30, 2006
    10
    Incredible story and film. Best movie I've seen in years.
  7. BobA.
    Jun 3, 2006
    10
    A great example of how cinematography and a decent plot and solid acting (though lacking dialogue, great music and complexity) can make for a very enjoyable movie.
  8. C.Carol
    Sep 16, 2005
    10
    Astonishing movie beautiful story, scenery, acting All animal lovers should see this movie.
  9. Eldon
    Jun 14, 2006
    10
    This is a movie about what it means to move into the mystery of life. It's a movie about growing up, healilng, hope. It's about the power of relationship, ALL relationships. And a seemless relationship between a boy and a cheetah... ? The power of love, peace and harmony instinctually resides in the heart of all creatures. This movie illustrates that we are all one, even with animals. Yes! The creators of this film worked "real world" magic. It's one of the most beautiful movies I've ever seen. Bravo!… Expand

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Metascore
82 out of 100

Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Kirk Honeycutt
    80
    A newcomer to film, Michaletos grew up on a farm with cheetahs, so he can act natural around the animals while making this Huck Finn-like character more than credible.
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  2. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Scott Tobias
    70
    The cheetah is the star in Duma, and no one directs animals more convincingly than Ballard, who knows better than anyone how to integrate patchwork nature shots into narrative action. Too bad the two-legged talking animals aren't as compelling this time out.
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  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Scott Foundas
    90
    A superior all-ages adventure pic made by a filmmaker who knows more than a thing or two about the genre.
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