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Title: Decent Kids' Flick
Review: Marty the Zebra is restless. He feels his age of ten years and wonders what life in the wild would be like. His buddy, Alex the Lion is happy with the status quo. He's the star of Central Park's Zoo, merchandising and all.When Marty gets the bright idea to escape to the wild--in CT--his pals run out to find him. The plan backfires when they get caught and shipped out to Africa.What ensues is a series of part madcap and part philosophical adventure, giving fresh meaning to "the grass is greener on the other side." Kids will enjoy the film while learning that the things you wish you had aren't always what you want.The computer animated graphics are nicely done, including a fun, whimsical piece when Alex gets tranquilized at one point.It's not the greatest film ever made, but it certainly is worth getting for kids of kindergarten age and up. Younger children may enjoy it, too, for the animal escapades.-C.W.
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