The Tiger Rising

Posted sign on semi-remote Kentucky property said, "Trespassers Will Be Shot". Is that legal or ethical? Script was odd, perhaps because of mixed symbolism of children being bullied combined with a child's coping with loss of mother with both somehow connected to a caged tiger that is oddly located in a remote no where location. Ending bizarre.

The movie is very slow paced and it was boring. This is a made for TV movie and should not have been a theater movie. I am glad we went during the day and did not pay full price.

Decent movie about sorrow, anger among other feelings we harbor in our minds. Set them free. That's what the movie is all about. Kudos to the kids and Queen Latifah for their believable performance. Enjoyed it.

We thought a movie with Dennis Quaid and Queen Latifah would be a sure bet, but their talents were wasted. The movie lacked direction and dragged for the most part. The three children in attendance were in and of the theater during the movie. Obviously, the movie failed to hold their attention (as well as ours). What started out as having potential turned turned into the hope that it would end soon so we could go home.

I enjoyed watching the movie The Tiger Rising. As a fan of actor Dennis Quaid and actress Queen Latifah, I was excited to see this movie. I thought it was great movie to see with my children. They were instantly able to understand Rob's heartache and what he was experiencing. He is dealing with the grief of losing his mother and meets a little girl, Sistine, who is, also, dealing with her own emotions involving her parents' divorce. It is sad movie that I had to find my tissues throughout, but the story offers hope and coping with traumatic experiences. I do have to warn that the ending could be upsetting for younger audiences.

I am giving The Tiger Rising four stars. I recommend it for families of all ages. It would be a great way for them to bring up much needed conversations.

I received an early screener link of The Tiger Rising, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.