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www.apolloguide.com - : Perhaps in 1962, a movie comprised almost entirely of scenes featuring wild animals running around in Africa might have been considered a “good flick”. But in today’s world of Animal Planet and Jurassic Park, Hatari! seems infinitely more dated than its 40 years of age would indicate. Hardcore fans of John Wayne and the African plains may find a lot to enjoy here, but most movie fans who are looking for things like interesting plot and compelling narrative in their films may want to look elsewhere. more...
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www.filmcritic.com - : Wayne plays Sean Mercer, the grizzled veteran behind a group tasked with collecting exotic animals ordered by various zoos. Along the way, he must contend with various minor crises – a female photographer wants to tag along, ostriches get loose, a baby elephant needs to be cared for. more...
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www.sover.net - : Filmed in the East African country of Tanganyika. Its title is Swahili for ''Danger!'' This overlong leisurely paced and plotless film is an example of how Howard Hawks (“Rio Bravo”) likes putting people in dangerous situations and watching how they react. The group featured are safari hunters for zoos all over the world and they are working in a wilderness game reserve; they only capture the animals instead of killing them. It's based on a story by Harry Kurnitz and penned by female writer Leigh Brackett. Hawks is interested in showing that capturing rhinos, elephants, leopards, zebras, gnus and giraffes makes for just as captivating a story as a romance tale (something you can convince me only if you use this film to rest your case!). more...
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