Even if the film does drag in spots, I cannot deny this film is beautiful, heart warming, charming touching and poignant. I also think it is one of the best animal films out there, very few animal films have touched me like Born Free has. Born Free is beautifully shot, with gorgeous African scenery(the film is based in Kenya) and stunning cinematography. The film is also brilliantly scored by the wonderful John Barry with a simply unforgettable title song, and the direction is surprisingly sensitive by James Hill.
The performances are also first-rate. Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers are both wonderful and bring real warmth to their roles while Geoffrey Keen is wonderful as the kindly commissioner. But there is no doubt in my mind that Elsa steals the show here, she is simply adorable and just melts my heart with her presence. And maybe it is just me but I can barely fight back my tears as she is reluctant to take her first steps back into the wild.
Overall, Born Free is quite simply a beautiful film. 9/10 Bethany Cox
The performances are also first-rate. Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers are both wonderful and bring real warmth to their roles while Geoffrey Keen is wonderful as the kindly commissioner. But there is no doubt in my mind that Elsa steals the show here, she is simply adorable and just melts my heart with her presence. And maybe it is just me but I can barely fight back my tears as she is reluctant to take her first steps back into the wild.
Overall, Born Free is quite simply a beautiful film. 9/10 Bethany Cox