BORN IN CHINA REVIEWED
Disney’s nature documentaries are my wife’s favorites. Unfortunately, I had to see this one without her. What follows is an exciting look at Chinese wildlife. While the time spent with the Pandas is the key selling point of the film, I enjoyed the material with the Snow Leopards. This entry feels far more balance than recent Asian tinged Disney Nature fare. Still, I have to wonder if limited theatrical releases are the best avenue for these films. I’ve literally been to every Disney Nature release and there might be 20 people in attendance.
While revisiting this documentary on Blu, it makes sense for these releases either to go to TV or Home Video. Educational material is still a big part of the Disney library, but these programs need a fixed audience to survive. Would Donald Duck in Mathmagic Land survive in a theatrical landscape? No. But, if you target Middle School classrooms with the material…it will work. While I’m pretty anti-targeting major metros to get key material, it might make sense in terms of the Disneynature program. Go Top 50-75 markets and then prep immediate follow-up in smaller cities. Hell, partner with local zoos. I just want more people to watch this material.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- Featurettes
- Music Video
A/V STATS
- 1.78:1 1080p transfer
- DTS-HD 5.1 master audio track
