tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344649129677671906.post1581393626965980448..comments2023-06-14T09:02:29.531-04:00Comments on Visions of Non-Fiction: Project NimDavid Van Poppelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16044663935779818140noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6344649129677671906.post-50065660030303342972011-08-19T19:09:36.036-04:002011-08-19T19:09:36.036-04:00Yes Dave, the 'fantastical' nature of the ...Yes Dave, the 'fantastical' nature of the film is most definitely comparable to MAN ON WIRE, there is a deep and underlying poignancy about the failings of humans to follow through will the initial humanity that informed such a project. In fact, it's the heinous later treatment of Nim that leaves the chimp embittered, recalling a similar aspect of the multiplex 'Planet of the Apes' revisit you broach here.<br /><br />This is an excellent review--the most vital point you make is that "Nim is as complex as chyaracter as any human you will see in a documentary this year." The film early scenes of affection and comeraderie eventually yield to the darker nature of the story, yet one's sentiments are always interwoven with the plight of Nim, whose story as presented here is deeply affecting.Sam Julianonoreply@blogger.com