Disneynature's CHIMPANZEE - Movie Review

Disneynature's CHIMPANZEE was not a screening I was looking forward to if I'm being honest. 

BUT

Disney has a way of changing things! When I went to see the screening of Chimpanzee in San Francisco, I had no idea what it was about. I wondered if I would even be able to stay awake during the movie, and thankfully I did because the movie was super sweet, and actually had a really awesome story behind it.

You see that's the thing about watching animals interact in nature, much like humans they are boring in real life (you do know that reality TV isn't "real" right?). The shocking thing was, this story really wasn't boring. I mean sure, if they would have went out and shot chimps for a few weeks doing what chimps do, they may have come back with an interesting fight scene, some cute shots of how chimps eat, and maybe we would have enjoyed watching a baby chimp do adorable things, but they didn't (thank goodness).

They shot this movie for four year! They had a story in mind while filming, but then due to the tragic lost of one of the cast members, a new inspiring and unusual story unfolded right before the crew's eyes! It was really awesome to watch the filmmakers share this tale because the film they captured was amazing and beautiful. I was truly in awe of the beauty of the jungle, and the characteristics of the chimps. The story itself is told be Tim Allen, and he did a great job capturing the emotion of the chimps, while bringing both humor and seriousness at just the right times.

Watch Disneynature's Chimpanzee between Friday, April 20^th, opening day, and next Thursday, April 26^th and Disneynature will make a donation in your honor to the Jane Goodall Institute to help save Chimpanzee today and tomorrow.

Disneynature takes moviegoers deep into the forests of Africa with "Chimpanzee," a new True Life Adventure introducing an adorable young chimpanzee named Oscar and his entertaining approach to life in a remarkable story of family bonds and individual triumph. Oscar's playful curiosity and zest for discovery showcase the intelligence and ingenuity of some of the most extraordinary personalities in the animal kingdom. Working together, Oscar's chimpanzee family-including his mom, Isha, and the group's savvy leader, Freddy - navigates the complex territory of the forest.

The world is a playground for little Oscar and his fellow young chimpanzees, who'd rather make mayhem than join their parents for an afternoon nap. But when Oscar's family is confronted by a rival band of chimpanzees, he is left to fend for himself until a surprising ally steps in and changes his life forever. Directed by Alastair Fothergill ("African Cats" and "Earth") and Mark Linfield ("Earth"), and narrated by Tim Allen (ABC's "Last Man Standing"), "Chimpanzee" swings into theaters on April 20, 2012, just in time for Earth Day.

McClain Sisters Sing For Disneynature's Chimpanzee

Basic info on the girls:

McClain Sisters lead singer China Anne McClain is an acclaimed young actress who, in addition to starring in Disney Channel's A.N.T. FARM, a role for which she received a 2012 NAACP Image Award nomination, also starred in the House of Payne television series and the movie The Gospel. The talented trio's mounting popularity is evidenced by accomplishments such as the A.N.T. FARM soundtrack's soaring debut at #29 on the Billboard 200, which includes tracks by McClain Sisters "Electronic Apology" and "Perfect Mistake," as well as notable acting roles in the Tyler Perry feature film Daddy's Little Girls and a recent performance for more than 72,000 at RODEOHOUSTON 2012.

"We are beyond happy to be joining the Hollywood Records family," shared the McClain Sisters. "Music has always been a part of our lives and now we cannot wait to share our music with everyone."

"Rise," written and performed by McClain Sisters after being inspired by Disneynature's feature film CHIMPANZEE, is the latest Disney Friends for Change anthem. With the motivating lyrics "Together we can do anything," the song captures the central message of the program: when kids and families work together, they can inspire each other and their communities to make a lasting, positive change in the world. "Rise" is the fourth Friends for Change anthem to be released with a benefit back to the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. This contribution marks nearly $1 million awarded through the music campaign to charities working to protect the planet and conserve nature for future generations.