Review of Arctic Tale (2007) by Kieran T — 25 Jan 2009

Why film documentary footage, but then make a fake film?

This review of Arctic Tale (2007) was written by Kieran T on 25 Jan 2009.

Arctic Tale has generally received positive reviews.

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By Kyle Smith (1,916) for New York Post (6,650) on 11 Jan 2012

The script, narrated by Queen Latifah, is so embarrassingly dorky (it was co-written by Kristin Gore) that it's like Fred Rogers gone hip-hop…

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By Aaron J (512) on 05 Apr 2009

The footage was amazing and so were the stories of the animals they followed. It's very cute, but also really sad…

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By Trevor L (389) on 08 Dec 2010

Some good shots but defly a nature documentary for kids. Misleading cover, not a cg story (or much of a story at all)…

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By Nat G (121) on 13 Jul 2010

Arctic Tale is the second film of two, the first film was another documentary called March Of The Penguins, that film was very smart and clever…

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 04 Feb 2017

Whatever problems some might have with its execution, it's hard to argue against a film whose intent is to kindle youthful compassion for living…

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By Gena D (386) on 15 Feb 2011

Who doesn't love polar bears and walruses? If you liked March of the Penguin, then check this one out. Queen adds a nice flair with her narration too…

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 03 Sep 2017

Sometimes a little too pat, a little too cute…

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By Kim S (398) on 29 Feb 2012

A tear jerker for sure. Very entertaining, if this is your thing. Realism at it's best. It deserves 100%. Why…

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By Gregory Kirschling (107) for Entertainment Weekly (6,953) on 16 Jun 2009

It's a respectable attempt to get kids who like cuddly animals thinking about death and destruction on a global scale…

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By Irp (3) on 31 May 2009

There's a miracle in this wildlife drama, and it is implied on the whole story of the bear and the seal's fight for survival…

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