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Saving Luna: The True Story of a Lone Orca

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Greg Quill Toronto Star 02/13/2009
3.5/4
The real-life story of Luna -- the orphaned male orca that found itself abandoned in 2001 in B.C.'s Nootka Sound and opted for human company over finding its pod -- begs big-budget Hollywood treatment. Go to Full Review Kamal Al-Solaylee Globe and Mail 12/08/2008
2/4
The film about an animal that doesn't respect boundaries has set none for itself. Go to Full Review Liz Braun Jam! Movies 02/13/2009
4/5
Extraordinary footage is the highlight of Saving Luna. It is truly mind-boggling to see and hear the Orca, an endearing creature whose playfulness is unexpected and surprisingly moving. Go to Full Review Katherine Monk Canwest News Service 12/10/2008
4/5
Whether you loved or hated the idea of an orca seeking human company, the story resonated across generational lines and tugged at something deeper, perhaps even primal, in the human psyche. Because directors Parfit and Chisholm explore this psycho-spiritu Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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03/29/2009 So I basically sobbed my way through this movie because it was so wonderfully bright but heartbreaking at the same time. See more 12/20/2008 I was lucky enough to win tickets to see this or otherwise I might not have heard about it. The co-director Michael Parfit was there to answer questions after the showing which really added to the experience. I was reminded of Farley Mowat's book A Whale for the Killing but I'm glad to say that in the time since Farley tried to save a right whale in Newfoundland humanity seems, for the most part, to have become more humane in its treatment of wild animals. I also loved the cinematography which is of a very beautiful spot on Vancouver Island. You could go just for that. See more 11/30/2008 Excellent movie. Really makes you think about our relationship with nature. It really shows how out of touch many city folks are (especially govenment beaurocrats). Very sad story, but uplifting too. Couldn't get a better leading actor than Luna. I guess if the same government types that made so many bad decisions about Luna are the same ones making decisions about the salmon fishery, then its easy to see why its going extinct. See more 06/10/2008 Highly recommended for the thinker/introspective type of people. Straightly as a film, it's 4-star. But the story it portrays , it's a 6-star! The story is so powerful and thought-provoking, both about the relationship between humans and wildlife, and humans and humans. I left the theater and spent a good extra hour just to reflect and to collect my thoughts. See more 03/27/2008 The death of this whale was due to the cruelty and greed of mankind! See more 10/08/2007 i can't judge whether or not this was a good movie, because i'm completely biased towards films that feature cute animals, and luna is fucking adorable. this movie has plenty of lighthearted moments, in addition to a few heartwrenching moments. See more Read all reviews
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Michael Parfit

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Michael Parfit