White Lion (2010)

This story is about a young White Lion cub named Letsatsi. Letsatsi is destined to be revered by the Shangaan.

A white lion cub must beat the odds to become an adult. According to legend, white lions are the messengers of the gods, but Letsatsi's uniqueness just makes him vulnerable.

He is cast out from the pride and, close to starvation, befriended by Nkulu. The older lion helps him survive but is killed by a farmer, leaving Letsatsi to survive on his own.

He learns to hunt and grows into a formidable adult. But before he can take over a pride of his own, Letsatsi must face his greatest foe the trophy hunter, for whom legends are worthless and rare skins priceless.

This is a Real-Life LION KING MOVIE!! It is for anyone who also loved the movie about two tiger cubs in "Two Brothers."

I have been waiting for this movie to come out on DVD and I am glad that it finally did!! I plan to purchase this amazing DVD about Letsatsi's Journey Home and recommend it to anyone who loves animals, particularly lions.

This movie is one of the greatest achievements in Film since the movie "Born Free" about a lioness named Elsa.

I recently got to watch an advance showing of "White Lion" and can only say that if you aren't already an animal lover, this film should make one of you! My first comment after watching the film was that it was as good as any comparable Disney flick I've ever seen (and that says a LOT!)

I recommend the "White Lion" for everyone!

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All who are interested in the conservation of the great cats of the wild should be directed to this film. Photographically, it stands up to anything filmed in Africa.

To an African tribe in South Africa, the white lion is revered...and the disappearance of such an animal spells hardship for the land. A young African male discovers a young white lion cub and through his lifetime acts as a secret protector of this sacred being.

Parts of the story are a coming of age tale of the young cub who gets lost from his mother, finds an older lion friend, and then

is compelled to strike out and hunt on his own. [All the animals in the Disney animated film The Lion King are actually filmed in this story but the true conflicts between these creatures in the great wild are quite thrilling). Yes, there are several cinematic shots that can only be described as "hold your breath" moments.

As explained in the special feature, no one has "ever" filmed these lions so intimately before. The movie took years to make and it is the result of the special bonding of the caretakers in South African parks with the white lions themselves.

Whether you are eight years old or eighty I highly recommend this gorgeous film... obtain the Blu-Ray if you can. The emotions it stirs is a respect for the sacredness of all life. Given the choice I actually preferred this movie to [National Geographic's} "The Last Lions" (released in 2011)...but both are extremely impressive cinematic achievements.

And for those interested in human stories of the people of Africa and their relationship to the lion, I do recommend "Masai: The Rain Warriors."

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I bought "White Lion" when I was in a local music shop, because I heard a French couple ask the assistant for a good local (South African) movie. When the assistant recommended this movie, the couple said they'd already seen it and it was "excellent!"

Curious, I bought it...and from the moment Letsatsi, as is the nature of lions in the wild, was cast from his pride until he has to face his greatest challenge, I went through every emotion. I laughed at his youthful explorations; cried at his hunger; was so angry at the very real threat trophy hunters pose to all the lions of Africa (lion numbers have been so drastically reduced in recent years, they will shortly be on the endangered species list!) and was constantly in awe at the beauty of these magnificent creatures.

This story, redolent with the mystique of the bush, is a tale of that speaks of myths and legends, of spirits and heroes. Letsatsi's struggles, the dangers he faces from both cruel nature and even crueller mankind, could be the conflict that any person must overcome. But Letsatsi is a white lion, a messenger from the ancestral spirits who guard this land of ours and, although he loses one friend, he finds another, sent by the ancestors. Getsani, a young Shangaan, is called to protect this symbol of hope and helps guard Letsatsi from the terrible dangers he must overcome.

Although there are not many humans--the real stars of this show are the lions--the acting, as one expects of the likes of John Kani, is excellent. Showing the sweeping vistas of this beautiful country, the photography is breath-taking. In its respect and love for these animals, the well-written script is touchingly sincere and, while avoiding any proselytizing, clearly emphasises the importance of protecting our wild life from senseless slaughter by callous killers.

To say I was proudly South African throughout this film is an understatement, because this movie combines an evening of good family entertainment with an emotional melancholy at what one fears is an endangered and rapidly disappearing natural world.

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This is a great film and a wonderful story, in the making, in the telling, and in the seeing. Filming real cats (who could easily have us for lunch, even with their handlers around) while coaxing them to "perform" in front of a camera crew was not an insignificant accomplishment. Talking about herding cats, the blu-ray "extra" featurete on the making of the film tells that part of the story.

Along the lines of Winged Migration, or March of the Penguins, the main characters are the animals (real cats from the lion preserve in South Africa). The visuals are stunning, the cinematography is amazing and the musical score is quite a treat. This movie has become an immediate big hit with my children, though much like Winged Migration it was never intended to be a children movie. You can see how the jungle is not a place suitable for human habitation. Predators prowling at night looking for food will not hesitate to kill any number of two or four-legged creatures they find... with all the unfortunate consequences associated with such encounters...

I'd much rather the school districts pick this one up and show it to our second and third graders. It will be quite an education. The moms and dads should see it too. It is an invaluable journey and experience for city-folk like me.

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