#Chimpanzee documentary netflix movie#

Chimpanzee was marketed as a children's film. The narration should have been used to support the documentary-not overshadow it. When it continued, it became rather annoying. When Tim Allen started speaking for the Chimps, I was amused. The other major problem with the narration is the script. He doesn't do the inflections correctly and often speaks far too excitedly. First off, Tim Allen wasn't the right choice. This points us directly at the core problem of Chimpanzee-the narration. Despite the disturbing and depressing nature of the film, everything is glazed over. By the time the documentary develops a plot, you will honestly care about the characters involved.

#Chimpanzee documentary netflix movie#

The movie focuses on features of chimpanzees that remind of us ourselves-using tools to get food, breastfeeding, and youth playing games while adults try to sleep. One of the best things about Chimpanzee is the way in which it elicits empathy from the viewer.

In the end, the only problems are in the way the movie is edited and narrated. The personal touch is brilliant and allows for a heartfelt documentary. Unlike Earth, Chimpanzee is able to weave a storyline by following a specific clan of chimps, giving each one a name, and following a youngster as he learns the rough life of the forest. From the people that brought you the fantastic documentary-Earth-comes a documentary cut from an entirely different cloth.