Reviews of Kirikou and the Wild Beasts
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C. Ralph
8Sep10
Kirikou And The Wild Beasts was one of the first films I added to my “must watch” list on this site, and I’m so pleased that I was finally able to see it. The animation is two-dimensional, yet more vivid than many of its modern, three-dimensional counterparts. West African culture is beautifully sculptured and illustrated through the film’s heartwarming colors, patterns, and of course, folklore. I’ve never cinematically met such a smart, witty, and fast character as Kirikou. Kirikou’s ideas, morals, and adventures teach viewers of all sizes the values of patience, care, and logical thinking. Like the villagers’ song says: Kirikou is not big, but he saves us. I highly recommend Kirikou to anyone who is into animation, folklore, and/or anthropology. I also found it to be a helpful film if you are learning French, and would like to try and practice sans subtitles. The soundtrack is wonderful and engaging as well!
- Currently 5.0/5 Stars.
AnneBeatriceBaker
6Mar10
I loved Kirikou. This is wonderful storytelling with an essence worth communicating. The intelligence of Man and his ability to solve problems are embodied and glorified in a funny little boy. His innocence, skill, and confidence are attributes of the protagonist which unfortunately are lacking in many stories told today.
The Sorceress in this case embodies Man who is dependent upon machines and fetishes to do his thinking for him. Who wants to destroy the only intelligent person in her grasp. She does evil because she has never tried doing good.
The themes remind me a lot of those in Atlas Shrugged.