The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

This documentary was funny, dramatic, action-packed and suspenseful, and quite honestly one of the most fascinating and beautiful documentaries I've ever had the pleasure of watching. Stunningly shot in high definition, this is definitely best viewed on Blu Ray. Be sure to watch the end credits, as well - its hilarious!

This movie contains the perfect materials of the Jungle of Africa have and the living strategy of African Cats (Cheetah & Lion) been shown throughout the entire movie. The film follows them as they raise and protect their young cubs from others ferocious and vicious animals. One can find necessary knowledge about African animals by watching this movie. As the movie based on true characters the movie is more enjoyable to watch and understand. Its my first Nature documentary movie i watched and i thoroughly enjoyed. The real time camera footage is so good to watch. By making a nature documentary movie, a great Job is done by the entire cast and crew of African Cats.

This is a very underestimated masterpiece that should deserve more praise by people in general. It is not your typical nature show. Because unlike nature shows this one has a story, and characters. And what did I think of it personally? Well, I will admit that I cried in this. It is really well made, and is heartwarming as well. Everyone who likes big cats and nature in general then this is for you. And I'm a big cat lover myself, so that helped me enjoy this more then if I didn't. I advise you to check this out. You shall not be disappointed. Also, the narrator in this is really good, he isn't boring and flat-voiced. He helps make the movie even better with his ability to express his words, make them appealing, and still sound professionally. You will be surprised at how much this entertains you. I also think that this film is a great way to spread the word about the population issues with these animals, and that they are amazing, and they should be saved from extinction. Because these animal's populations are low.

The cinema-photography in "African Cats" was wonderful and the close-up photography was amazing - BUT the narration and anthropomorphizing of the cheetah mother and her cubs and the Lion pride was terrible and very distracting. Just why the filmmakers would minimize their hard work and time spent photographing these beautify cat families on the Masai Mara of Kenya is beyond me - no doubt, Disney, the production company, thought a story line and narration of a leading star like Samuel L. Jackson would increase box office sales. The animals have names and the cat families are depicted having adventures which might appeal more to child viewers than adults. Disney's legendary 1994 animated smash "The Lion King" had more emotional wallop..."I wish I could recommend this film, at least for the live-action photography, but I can not. If you like images of Cheetahs and Lions - and other African cats - Leopards and the Serval cat - sadly missing from the film - I'd recommend you purchase a large coffee table book with good color photographs of the cats of East Africa. I learned today, October 15, 2011, that one of the male members of the cheetah coalition of three on the Masai Mara - shown as cubs in the movie, "African Cats"- ended up a casualty due to a run in with Lions . Very sad, although such is life in the wild . . .