The Wolf and the Lion

Say what you will about the original (1950's) DIsney nature films, at least they had the sense to make it 100% about the animals. In this all-too-typical Canadian (gov subsidized) low-budget indie, the scenes with the animals are magical. However when the humans come into camera and we have to deal with the terrible scripting and acting, the movie goes to pot. One critical scene involves an "accidental fall" so poorly done even a 5th grader wouldn't buy it.

This is a family film for animal lovers who want nothing but good things to be shown on screen. The lovable pups playing together as they grow up and interacting with this young woman who also introduces them into classical music that she performs on the piano. It's all a wonderful setting on a small island property that she has inherited, enabling the unlikely coming together of these creatures and her desire to keep them safe and away from the grasp people wanting to exploit them. You must suspend all thoughts of time passage and quick changes in location and just allow all the heart-warming scenes to just wash over you.

A true story considering what the film ends with of the text. A fantastic combination of joy, sorrow & love. Nature is beautiful. I might wish the movie would have been 20 mins longer & see more how each other is a little more with the animals and the other people.

Alma (Molly Kunz) inherits an island home in the woods from her beloved grandfather. Joe (Graham Greene) is her godfather. She is infuriated by scientist Eli (Charlie Carrick) who is trying to trap an endangered wolf. Due to unlikely circumstances, she becomes caretaker for a wolf and a lion cubs who grow up together as brothers.

I don't know how real this is other than the wolf and the lion seem to really get along. Apparently, they were actually raised together. The animal scenes and the nature scenes are impressive. The little cubs are adorable. This would have been a great Disney animal movie back in the 70's. There are issues with the story in today's world. Lions are rarely used in circuses. A better villain is a private zoo. See Tiger King. Also, Eli is right about Alma. It's problematic to raise wild animals like they are pets. It's very much old nature film from the 70's where wild animals are pets with human feelings.

Although it had some flaws it did good on wholesomeness of two friends a lion a wolf and a girl their bond and their love nothing more .

Kids will love it. Although i does drag alot it's one decent family movie .