Chloe and Theo
Chloe and Theo

Movie spotlight

Chloe and Theo

2015
Movie
81 min
English

A young woman, Chloe, living by her wits on the streets of New York City, has a chance meeting with a wise Inuit Eskimo, Theo, who was sent to New York by his elders to provide a message to the people of the world – We either change our destructive was or be destroyed by them. Chloe, who has been searching for something to believe in, becomes inspired by Theo and , with the help of a kind lawyer, Monica, the three of them present Theo’s story to the United Nations in hopes of creating a better future for all of us.

Insights

IMDb6.8/10
Director: Evan HaighGenres: Documentary, Family

Plot Summary

Chloe and Theo is a heartwarming documentary that follows two orphaned chimpanzees, Chloe and Theo, as they navigate their new life at the Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Chimpanzee Rehabilitation Center in the Republic of Congo. The film captures their struggles, their bonds with caregivers, and their remarkable journey towards healing and finding a new family. It offers a poignant look at the impact of human actions on wildlife and the resilience of young chimpanzees.

Critical Reception

Chloe and Theo received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its emotional resonance and the engaging nature of its young chimpanzee protagonists. The film was particularly lauded for its accessibility to family audiences and its gentle yet effective message about conservation and animal welfare. While not a major box office success, it found an appreciative audience among those interested in wildlife documentaries.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartwarming portrayal of orphaned chimpanzees.

  • Appreciated for its family-friendly approach to conservation themes.

  • Noted for its emotional impact and the strong bond between the chimps and their caretakers.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews and summaries is not readily available for this title.

Fun Fact

The documentary was filmed over a period of two years, capturing the chimpanzees' development and increasing trust in their human caregivers.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

Community Critic Reviews

No critic reviews have been posted yet. Be the first to share your thoughts.

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Reno

Reno

> The global warming theme on a smaller scale. An independent film about a man from the Arctic who is sent by his elders to the New York City to seek a permanent solution they are facing due to the assault on the nature by the southern p...

Video Reviews

No video reviews found for this title yet.