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Magic Journey to Africa

  • 2010
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
3.2/10
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Magic Journey to Africa (2010)
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A young girl named Jana takes a magical journey to Africa.A young girl named Jana takes a magical journey to Africa.A young girl named Jana takes a magical journey to Africa.

  • Director
    • Jordi Llompart
  • Writer
    • Jordi Llompart
  • Stars
    • Eva Gerretsen
    • Raymond Mvula
    • Michael Van Wyk
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.2/10
    214
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Jordi Llompart
    • Writer
      • Jordi Llompart
    • Stars
      • Eva Gerretsen
      • Raymond Mvula
      • Michael Van Wyk
    • 3User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Eva Gerretsen
    • Jana
    Raymond Mvula
    • Mel
    Michael Van Wyk
    • Kabbo
    Leonor Watling
    Leonor Watling
    • Fairy
    Adrià Collado
    Adrià Collado
    • Jana's Father
    Veronica Blume
    • Jana's Mother
    Odette Ochs
    • Gal-La
    Natasha Lamoela
    • Gal-La's Mother
    Georgina Macaulay
    • Bushman Woman
    Theresa Kahorongo
    • Mel's Mother
    • (as Thereza Kahorongo)
    Panduleni Hailundu
    • Mel's Father
    Harris Gordon
    • Fire Spirit
    John Whiteley
    • Owl Man
    Arnold Nzwanana
    • Elephant Boy
    Simon Brading
    • Lion
    • (voice)
    Joan Díez
    • Horse
    • (voice)
    Onia Jane
    • Flower
    • (voice)
    Julius Cotter
    Julius Cotter
    • Caracal
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Jordi Llompart
    • Writer
      • Jordi Llompart
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    1GSK23

    Never watch this. No matter what.

    "Don't vote 10 for a movie if you feel it deserves a higher rating. If you vote 10, your vote does not count. Vote 9 instead." What the heck does that even mean?

    And to the other reviewer, what the heck are you showing feature length films to a 5 year old for? Nothing to do outside? No books in your town? SMH

    No, this film was straight up terrible. Magic journey to Africa? Yes, where stereotypes apply! Get loaded, real loaded, and maybe this film will be somewhat entertaining. But, for gawd's sake, don't show this to anyone under 30.

    Serious question: Did ANYONE onscreen ever learn how to act in any formal setting? It appears not. Same goes for the screenwriter and director... things are just nonsensical, trope-filled, stupid or just plain shoddy. Avoid at all costs.
    10fsa-809-395885

    heartwarming family film

    I cannot understand why this film has an average 3.0 rating. No, the cgi sequences aren't up to Hollywood blockbuster standards, the score is somewhat minimalistic, and some of the acting performances are a little under par, but this is essentially a heartwarming story of a girl who feels pity for an African street boy who finds refuge in the fantasy dream world of his African ancestors, and follows him there, where she discovers a place full of talking animals and magical spirits who help her in her search. The film is largely constructed as a dream sequence, something I feel it does extremely well, and is filled with beautiful images of Namibian landscape and wildlife.Eva Gerretsen is convincing in her role, as are the speaking animals. The film has a lightly moralistic tone (without writing spoilers, big game hunting is put in a negative light-hope you all agree with that-). We watched this film with our 9 year old twins, (boy+girl) and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. it is a wonderful introduction to the beauty of Africa, the importance of empathy amongst mankind, and is filled with beautiful animals both fantastic and real. No orcs, no battles, no horrific images (there is one fire spirit that I was concerned about who might be frightening to a 5-year-old, but he has a very friendly voice, and does nothing but help the girl). I've rated the film 10 because it really doesn't deserve the 3 average it has at the moment (I would normally rate it as a 7 or 8). It's a shame that so many films get rated on their technical, rather than story content.Thoroughly recommended as an intelligent and didactic children's film.
    9another_heavenly_world

    A unique movie. Children will love it. Adults are just broken.

    Don't vote 10 for a movie if you feel it deserves a higher rating. If you vote 10, your vote does not count. Vote 9 instead.

    This is a movie about dreams, imagination and magic. Also a film that tells us about Africa as the spiritual cradle of mankind. It's filled with beautiful little tales all united by the fantastic dreams shared by a boy and a girl. A journey of initiation and communion with nature on a deep spiritual level. It's so beautiful!

    Maybe people that don't like this movie think it's lacking violence and a war of good against evil. Ain't you tired of that yet? Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, they all need villains to justify being heroes. Here there is no need for any of that. And yet there is so much to enjoy! What a heart-warming quest! Learn to talk to the spirits of trees and animals. Learn the importance of tales and memory. So much in this movie that I haven't seen anywhere else! Congratulations to everyone that made this film possible. A true treasure for the children of the world.

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      First Spanish film to be shot in 3D.
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      Written by David Giró and John Ward

      Performed by Jean-Paul Dupeyron

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    • Release date
      • May 7, 2010 (Spain)
    • Country of origin
      • Spain
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Viatge màgic a Àfrica
    • Filming locations
      • Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
    • Production companies
      • Apuntolapospo
      • Orbita Max
      • Televisió de Catalunya (TV3)
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    • Budget
      • €10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,557,590
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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