The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content (including RSS feeds) without permission is strictly prohibited. What do you do when you have to let go of someone or something you love? The film may inspire young animal lovers to ask if they can have a cheetah or other wild animal for a pet. The star rating reflects overall quality. Common Sense Media, a nonprofit organization, earns a small affiliate fee from Amazon or iTunes when you use our links to make a purchase. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. There really is no other simpler way to put it other than that the first half of The people call Ripkuna, ‘Rip’, though. Bonds -- between a boy and his cheetah, a boy and his mentor, a boy and his deceased father, and a boy and his mother -- are the real driving force here. Thank you for your support. What that means is while the second half is transitioning into your standard home invasion flick of a child rising to the occasion and defending his family, you’re left not caring very much; the movie has abandoned all of the aspects that made it worthwhile up to that point. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. Directed by Michael Thelin. The main character also runs away from home to return his cheetah to the wild and befriends a stranger.Set preferences and get age-appropriate recommendations with Common Sense Media Plus. The main character has to deal with his father's death, moving to a new town, enrolling in a new school, and letting go of his favorite pet -- stressful situations for any kid. Jason Allard's professional website including his Abandoned from Above web series, tracing interesting, historic abandoned locations throughout New England. There isn’t even a single jump scare in the whole movie thankfully, but the violence is formulaic and bland. But all along, Xan knows he'll have to return Duma to the wild. Here begins a Herculean journey, where a young boy must face life-or-death situations (Where do I get food? As their parents head out for a date in the city, the three young Thompson children immediately take to their new babysitter, Anna who seems like a dream come true: she’s sweet, fun, and lets them do things that break all of their parents’ rules. Xan's life is thrown into turmoil. Families, educators, and policymakers turn to Common Sense for unbiased information and trusted advice to help them learn how to harness the positive power of media and technology for all kids. Your purchase helps us remain independent and ad-free.The importance of family, love, and remembering those who have died are primary themes. Emelie, 2016. We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate.