I do remember 11 years ago (or so I don't know) seeing the trailer for this film, and I wanted to see at theaters; but I didn't get a chance; but when it came out on video, I got it as a Valentine's Day gift from my Mom. When I watched it, I really l... (read more) I do remember 11 years ago (or so I don't know) seeing the trailer for this film, and I wanted to see at theaters; but I didn't get a chance; but when it came out on video, I got it as a Valentine's Day gift from my Mom. When I watched it, I really loved it; though I can remember I had only watched it a couple of times long ago (until now that is).

The film starts when 10-year-old Ryan Tyler goes to China during his spring break to visit his zoologist dad Michael, who has been working on a project to rescue the dwindling panda population. But there was poacher trouble and Ryan, along with young assistant/translator Ling decide to rescue an adorable panda cub, which has been "animal-napped" and they must return him to its mother (whom Dr. Tyler rescued from a trap and brought back to the reserve to care for). Braving hardships and facing unexpected adventures, the two youngsters learn to love and respect for pandas as they gain maturity (and tolerance for each other of course).

Like I said (a million times), I was shocked by the negative reviews/ratings I would see on the web, I mean I love films 'about human/animal relations,and this film has heart (and a little humor), and I think films like this one would enlists peoples' sympathies for the Giant Panda population.

(saw this on hbo )just because the baby panda is so damn cute! especially when he was rolling on the grass!

a bit cheesy but overall acceptable. It really depends on your mood to say that this movie is good or bad.

Not a great movie in retrospect, but it is a kids movie and I remember really loving this when I was little. watching it now, I realize what a cliche 90's environmental mascot movie it was. But that band was damn cute.

Cute pandas, but the kid sucks as an actor and likely only got the job as he's Christian Slater's brother. Poor direction also hampers it.

This is like Homeward Bound, but in China. I've seen it about 3 or 4 times. Highly recommended. Did you know that pandas eat bananas if they can find them? Also eggs and fish. Also, did you know that China loans out its pandas to foreign zoos fo... (read more) This is like Homeward Bound, but in China. I've seen it about 3 or 4 times. Highly recommended. Did you know that pandas eat bananas if they can find them? Also eggs and fish. Also, did you know that China loans out its pandas to foreign zoos for one million dollars per year? And all cubs are automatically labeled "property" of the PRC. Also, before they were scientifically catagorized in 1901, they were called "Mottled Bears." Very interesting.

I remember this was awesome when I was 6. I have not seen it since, but I watched it a lot then... so yay. Go environmentalist films with cute animals and awesome views of China!

I gave this one and a half stars because of the sweeping, panoramic shots of China that are simply breath-taking, and the close-ups of the pandas in their natural habitat. Other than that, it's a terrible film. Terrible script, horrible acting and so... (read more) I gave this one and a half stars because of the sweeping, panoramic shots of China that are simply breath-taking, and the close-ups of the pandas in their natural habitat. Other than that, it's a terrible film. Terrible script, horrible acting and some really pathetic fake pandas when stand-ins were necessary. On the plus side, it taught my son alot about China and the ever-increasing threat to the pandas habitat.

Lame-o, environmental, save-the-pandas from the evil poachers type film. Just isn't entertaining at all, and is completely predictable.

I don't much care for panda bears or the plight of extinction they face. If the panda bear doesn't have the determination and drive it takes to survive in this world, then it'll get what's coming to it. That said, the bear in this movie really has so... (read more) I don't much care for panda bears or the plight of extinction they face. If the panda bear doesn't have the determination and drive it takes to survive in this world, then it'll get what's coming to it. That said, the bear in this movie really has some gumption. Now this is a real bear, not some bamboo-eating pussy.
This is kind of like the Blood Diamond, except with pandas.