| Review: |
Based on a true story of
a rich 1930s socialite who made her home a sanctuary for
wild animals. She rescues a sickly baby gorilla and
raises the primate along with chimps, exotic birds, etc.
Aproposed animal rights activist, she dresses her animals
in human clothing and even showcases them in a musical
review. Cute, but hardly respectful of their nature. As
portrayed by Ms. Russo, the lead is merely a misguided
control freak with little regard for the rights of other
people. She’s like Mame, with a menagerie. I’m
not sure whom this film has been made for. Surely there
aren’t enough people who will pay $7.00 to see an
ape dressed as a butler?! And although the first 3/4s of
the picture may be of interest to children, little ones
will be terrified when the instinctive behavior of a
700-pound gorilla threatens to harm people. At least it
did during the press screening. Several parents had to
lead shrieking children out of the theatre. Also
objectionable to those who respect the theory of
creationism-the very subtle reference, by a priest no
less, that we are the descendants of primates. |
