Absolutely loved every moment of this movie. Everyone should take time and watch this beautiful movie.
42 Reviews
Beautiful Movie. Must watch
juzer0328 May 2019
Awesome concept
sarah_kay200719 September 2019
Leans totally on the corny side.
subxerogravity18 April 2019
What's really interesting about the movie is how interactive the actors seem to be with the lion or lions in a movie about lion preserving.
I'm sure some of it was digital manipulation but how much I cannot tell. Just a thought how familiar the animal got with the people.
Anyway, I got the message. It's a good one but this flick was too much about he message and it did loose a few entertaining factors because.
Yet, still enjoyed it.
Cute I guess, but too kitschy.
Dev19998 February 2019
Saw this with my mom 'cause she really wanted to see it and it was her birthday.
And she likes it quite a bit, and I at least don't regret having seen it.
But it is incredibly kitschy, manipulative and nothing new. The message though, it mostly gets across, and I agree with it of course. I don't at all hate the flick, but it's too much of a standard family movie.
Gotta add as well that it was fun and incredible to see that lion grow up, I won't lie, that got me a little emotional here and there. Beautiful animal. And btw. if any kid got inspired by this film, it did something right in the end.
But it is incredibly kitschy, manipulative and nothing new. The message though, it mostly gets across, and I agree with it of course. I don't at all hate the flick, but it's too much of a standard family movie.
Gotta add as well that it was fun and incredible to see that lion grow up, I won't lie, that got me a little emotional here and there. Beautiful animal. And btw. if any kid got inspired by this film, it did something right in the end.
Mia Tartare!
parvent9 August 2021
I enjoyed the quality and intentions of the film, but I eventually wanted the lion to eat Mia! At what point in the film, even before the secret of what Mia's father was doing, was she going to be disciplined? With that being said, I am all for conservation of animals and nature.
But you should not shoot your parent!
But you should not shoot your parent!
Cool lion!
matchettj23 December 2021
Story of a relationship between a young girl and a lion and what she does when his life is threatened. Filmed over a three year period as both develop in age. I really like this one. It's a nice relationship movie and to me much more honest than say "Out of Africa."
Beautiful message and landscapes
dorinsava-4730325 October 2020
A Must Watch, Mainly for Animal Lovers
anablue-2894821 January 2019
It's such a pity this film isn't more popular! The pace of the narrative is great. It is engaging from the first minute. It's also evident to see how long they've taken to film it, as the boys grow along with the lion - about three years. While it focuses on the relationship between Mia and this wonderful lion, it also deals with family ties, connection with nature and the hard way in which these animal farms have to survive. Super recommended!
Beautiful movie, wrong message for pre-teens
balintmatyus22 December 2022
I feel really conflicted about this movie. On one hand it is a masterpiece regarding the animals and sceneries. Respecting all life is an important value, which is well represented in the movie. However I find the movie highly disturbing regarding the message about parent-child relationship. The parents in the movie are considered inhumane and callous, who can't understand the bond between humans and animals. In the second half of the movie the rebellious teenage girl is considered to be the heroine, whose actions are highly questionable. The story completely ignores reality about risks treating a wild animal as family member. I would recommend watching the movie first, and then decide whether to watch together with kids.
a very important message to share about tourism and hunting.
markthomassintek1 May 2019
REVIEW - MIA AND THE WHITE LION
Occasionally while watching all of the films I find a gem, a film that stands out and as an impartial independent reviewer I can write without influence.
This is one such film, whilst the acting could be better and the editing is terrible the subject matter and of course the white lion truly make this a film too watch.
Simple story but what I absolutely loved about this film is the time it took to make, it must have been filmed over a period of about 4 years because you literally see the same lion grow from a lion cub to maturity and the children grow also!
Of course the actual white lion steals every scene Charlie is in and the actors were in my personal opinion very very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a beautiful creature.
Easy to follow but with a very important message to share about tourism and hunting.
One to watch but as I've said acting isn't the best and the editing is terrible but on this occasion I can forgive.
Rating 8 out of 10
Occasionally while watching all of the films I find a gem, a film that stands out and as an impartial independent reviewer I can write without influence.
This is one such film, whilst the acting could be better and the editing is terrible the subject matter and of course the white lion truly make this a film too watch.
Simple story but what I absolutely loved about this film is the time it took to make, it must have been filmed over a period of about 4 years because you literally see the same lion grow from a lion cub to maturity and the children grow also!
Of course the actual white lion steals every scene Charlie is in and the actors were in my personal opinion very very fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such a beautiful creature.
Easy to follow but with a very important message to share about tourism and hunting.
One to watch but as I've said acting isn't the best and the editing is terrible but on this occasion I can forgive.
Rating 8 out of 10
Awesome Movie <3
kathringraack3 January 2019
You won't believe it
erfoj36913 October 2020
Watch the movie!
loust-076288 February 2019
Does not really reflect reality
alexstefandumitrache21 February 2019
Such important movie!
ikabroukman27 May 2019
It's so good movies like this to raise awareness for those who cannot speak for themselves. Humans should not hunt animals just for pleasure. This is NOT RIGHT!
Watch THE COVE to fully understand how devious politicians and governments have become to hide their crimes from the public.
Humanity is cruel!
Entertaining movie with a conservation message.
TxMike7 August 2019
My wife and I watched this at home on DVD from our public library.
Because the story involves a white lion growing from a newborn to an adult male over a three year period, and a young girl, Mia, growing from about 11 to about 14, the movie was actually shot over a three year time period. So there is no substitution of characters, we actually witness the lion and the two kids growing up.
Mia lives with her dad, mom, and brother on a farm in South Africa, primarily raising then selling animals that otherwise would be in the wild. Like lions. One day dad brings home this tiny, cute white lion cub, and they call him Charlie. At first Mia is annoyed with the cub, wants him to leave her alone, but they eventually bond.
When Charlie is about to be sold Mia finds out the actual fate of most of the "trophy" animals, they are sold to become targets of big game hunters in a captive environment, still a legal activity in South Africa. Mia decides to take drastic action to try and save Charlie from that fate.
There is a good "extra" on the disc telling about the process and what had to be done to train the lion to become the young actress' friend and not eat her.
Because the story involves a white lion growing from a newborn to an adult male over a three year period, and a young girl, Mia, growing from about 11 to about 14, the movie was actually shot over a three year time period. So there is no substitution of characters, we actually witness the lion and the two kids growing up.
Mia lives with her dad, mom, and brother on a farm in South Africa, primarily raising then selling animals that otherwise would be in the wild. Like lions. One day dad brings home this tiny, cute white lion cub, and they call him Charlie. At first Mia is annoyed with the cub, wants him to leave her alone, but they eventually bond.
When Charlie is about to be sold Mia finds out the actual fate of most of the "trophy" animals, they are sold to become targets of big game hunters in a captive environment, still a legal activity in South Africa. Mia decides to take drastic action to try and save Charlie from that fate.
There is a good "extra" on the disc telling about the process and what had to be done to train the lion to become the young actress' friend and not eat her.
Trophy tourism
edusting4 May 2019
Just watched this film with my two children who are 9 and 7. We enjoyed it a lot. It is beautifully shot and carefully filmed. The film also carries a powerful message that will resonate for children for care for our world.
Heart warming and sad
Ronnie_mcdowell3 May 2019
Message is important, but film is just okay
alanfiske3 May 2019
"Mia and the White Lion" feels like a movie/vehicle created specifically for spreading an important message. The script doesn't feel creatively inspired but more like a series of cliched scenarios thought up during a board meeting. The movie has some quality actors which is good because some of the ham-fisted dialogue and scenes in less skilled hands could have been dire. I also feel like I must mention that intermittently, and awkwardly, a legend about a white lion saving the world is brought up that the teenage kids unrealistically believe throughout the movie.
The movie has some good qualities too. The scenery and the animals are beautiful. The baby animals are cute. The acting is good especially given what the actors have to work with. The message is important and a good reason to support the movie. Unfortunately I can't say what the message is without spoiling the plot since it's not revealed until the end of the second act. Overall I give the movie 5 stars. It's watchable but not quite good.
The movie has some good qualities too. The scenery and the animals are beautiful. The baby animals are cute. The acting is good especially given what the actors have to work with. The message is important and a good reason to support the movie. Unfortunately I can't say what the message is without spoiling the plot since it's not revealed until the end of the second act. Overall I give the movie 5 stars. It's watchable but not quite good.
Amazing movie
dsallen-6598419 April 2019
Watch it for the interaction wit a REAL lion
Eddie_weinbauer4 May 2019
The roles portrayed in the movie, is very stereotypical. Which make the movie something you'd expect on the lifetime channel. The girl does a good job carrying the movie,in the scenes with the lion.
But you don't believe them to be a family.
story is: A dad brings home a white lion cub to his family on Christmas eve,than later when his daughter has grown attached to it and it starts to grow up. He goes: "don't get to attached to the animal,it is a wild animal".. If you don't want you daughter, whom you dragged against her will from London to Africa to grow attached to a lion cub. Than don't bring it home, like it some sort of a cute kitten. Also the wife is very 1950 ish, Always happy always expecting hubby to make the right choice.
Another thing that bothers me, and make the movie very campy,is that whenever her dad says something the daughter don't agree with, she just pout a bit. Than they are a happy family again. That would probably work back in civilization,whee you have friends etc. But when you live in the middle of nowhere Africa, and have no social activities to distract you, or cheer you up. I think there would be trouble in paradise. And OFC in best Disney style, the wife's very little independent. Personally, if it was me. I would feed the dad to the lions he keep. Cause he is not a likable guy.
The Camera work is sometimes very good, other times quite bad. I do miss more interaction between the girl and the lion,when they are on the run. There are very few long scenes of the two. And almost every scene with her and the lion, in the wild are cut short.By scenes of how the family back home at the ranch, are panicking and scrambling to find em. That should be a minor thing.A back burner. What should be the main focus was the girl and the lion on the run in the wild open landscape of Africa They also need better editing. Sometimes there are shot of the girls feet and part of the lions body,which means the camera has been too close in. Shots like that should end up on the cutting room floor. The movie isn't bad,but it's just ok. Too much Disney style with the whole happy family, and bad guys with 5 o clock shade
story is: A dad brings home a white lion cub to his family on Christmas eve,than later when his daughter has grown attached to it and it starts to grow up. He goes: "don't get to attached to the animal,it is a wild animal".. If you don't want you daughter, whom you dragged against her will from London to Africa to grow attached to a lion cub. Than don't bring it home, like it some sort of a cute kitten. Also the wife is very 1950 ish, Always happy always expecting hubby to make the right choice.
Another thing that bothers me, and make the movie very campy,is that whenever her dad says something the daughter don't agree with, she just pout a bit. Than they are a happy family again. That would probably work back in civilization,whee you have friends etc. But when you live in the middle of nowhere Africa, and have no social activities to distract you, or cheer you up. I think there would be trouble in paradise. And OFC in best Disney style, the wife's very little independent. Personally, if it was me. I would feed the dad to the lions he keep. Cause he is not a likable guy.
The Camera work is sometimes very good, other times quite bad. I do miss more interaction between the girl and the lion,when they are on the run. There are very few long scenes of the two. And almost every scene with her and the lion, in the wild are cut short.By scenes of how the family back home at the ranch, are panicking and scrambling to find em. That should be a minor thing.A back burner. What should be the main focus was the girl and the lion on the run in the wild open landscape of Africa They also need better editing. Sometimes there are shot of the girls feet and part of the lions body,which means the camera has been too close in. Shots like that should end up on the cutting room floor. The movie isn't bad,but it's just ok. Too much Disney style with the whole happy family, and bad guys with 5 o clock shade
One of the best animal film out there and ... REALLY? No CGI with real Lion??
xenoknight14 July 2019
Firstly, salute to director and whole crew that they really use all real Lion and take 3 years to shoot that for girl and lions to familiar. That's why this film is so realistic.
I don't have anything to say about plot, I'm enjoying Mia and that cute small lion playing and interacting (Later become large one and also still great).
Just watch this movie and you'll at least not regret or feel bore.
I don't have anything to say about plot, I'm enjoying Mia and that cute small lion playing and interacting (Later become large one and also still great).
Just watch this movie and you'll at least not regret or feel bore.
Mia
johan-273-4599411 May 2019
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