Delhi SafariMovie Reviews


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Avg. Critic Score: 37 out of 100 Generally unfavorable reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
Information for Parents:
6 OK for kids 6+
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  • 60
    Village Voice |

    Although its message is never subtle, Delhi Safari is fun enough to earn the right to preach. Read full review

  • 50
    The Hollywood Reporter |

    Out-of-date animation throws up a roadblock for this Indian animated 3D family film. Read full review

  • 40
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    The picture all too obviously recycles bits and pieces from "Madagascar," "The Lion King" and other made-in-America toons. Unfortunately, much gets lost in the translation. Read full review

  • 40
    New York Daily News |

    Except for a few scenes with some flamboyant vaudeville pink flamingos (giddily voiced by Jane Lynch and Jason Alexander), the film is without wit and, sadly, entirely forgettable. Read full review

  • 38
    Slant Magazine |

    A much better way to strike home the same green message, while also having more fun, would be to just skip this movie and take your kids to a national park. Read full review

  • 30
    The New York Times | Neil Genzlinger

    The worst thing about the animated film Delhi Safari isn't that it's awful. It's that it shamelessly rips off much better animated movies. Read full review

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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 6+ Bollywood numbers can't save derivative wild-animal tale.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that Delhi Safari is an animated adventure that includes a couple of frightening scenes and some innuendo but is otherwise appropriate for families who love talking-animal movies. A father leopard is killed by real estate development's construction crew, and a monkey is a weapons-carrying warmonger who attempts to injure or kill a couple of different animals and wants to declare war on the humans. One scene shows a man putting his hand on his somewhat scantily clad date's legs and implying that he'll reward her for fooling around with him. Language includes insults like "dumb," "stupid," and some scatological jokes. Like most animal films, there's a strong message about caring for the environment and wildlife preservation.
  • Families can talk about Delhi Safari's messages. What do you take away from watching? Do you think a strong message is an important part of a kids' movie?
  • Which other animated movies are referenced or paid tribute to in Delhi Safari? Why do you think filmmakers choose to acknowledge other movies in their works?
The good stuff
  • educationalvalue true1 Educational value: Not intended as educational, but kids will learn a few things about India (like Bollywood) and might be curious about Indian culture after seeing the film.
  • message true3 Positive messages: Delhi Safari encourages wildlife preservation and environmental awareness of animal habitats. Teamwork and friendship are also portrayed positively -- the group sticks together even through tough times.
  • rolemodels true3 Positive role models: The leopard mom will do anything to save her cub, and the bear is the voice of reason. The parrot and the monkey's truce and eventual friendship teaches that opposites can still become pals. The cub makes everyone think of more than themselves.
What to watch for
  • violence false3 Violence and scariness: The leopard father is killed by a construction crew (he's shot and falls to his death). The monkey is basically a warmonger for the majority of the movie and has a lot of weapons. He even wears a warrior-style headband and attempts to injure or kill Alex the parrot. 
  • sex false2 Sex: There's a brief scene of a human man bringing home his date in what appears to be a "casting couch" situation. The producer puts his hand on his date's legs and says he's considering making her part bigger. She's wearing a midriff-baring top and a miniskirt. But just as they're about to kiss, an animal obscures the PDA. Alex says a female bird is "hot."
  • language false1 Language: Language includes "stupid," "coward," and "dumb," as well as some fart jokes and an exclamation of "good God!"
  • consumerism false0 Consumerism: Some mentions of companies and news organizations found in Delhi, India.
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false1 Drinking, drugs and smoking: Jokes about how a coconut milk must've been old, because the monkey and parrot start slurring their words. Alex says he feels like his owner when he comes home late and starts tripping.
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