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The Cove Reviews

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In the 1960's, Richard O'Barry was the world's leading authority on dolphin training, working on the set of the popular television program Flipper. Day in and day out, O'Barry kept the dolphins working and television audiences smiling. But one day, that all came to a tragic end. "The Cove" tells the amazing true story of how .. Read more

Starring	Ric O'Barry, Richard O'Barry, Joe Chisholm, Mandy-Rae Cruikshank
Director	Louie Psihoyos
Genres	Documentary

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- This slick documentary delves into the world of the annual slaughter of orcas and the demand for dolphins as entertainment. read more »
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  Fascinating documentary
  
  This excellent film is as interesting for the way it has been made and the passion and lengths that the makers went to, as it is for the insight into the ... read more »
  
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  - 34 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Jan 2010 at 01:13
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  sad, disturbing.. but 'real'
  
  wow!!! must see factual film, eye opener, very upsetting n disturbing at times but needs to be watched and known. its shocking, i found myself enraged shouting ... read more »
  
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- - ANG3LIC
  - 3 reviews
  - Lancashire, UK.
  - 28 May 2012 at 01:59
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  Powerful & Inspiring
  
  Wow, This is a very powerful film and I believe it should be watched by as many people as possible. What an eye opener to some of the horrific things that ... read more »
  
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- - KB36
  - 1 review
  - 25 May 2012 at 14:19
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  A must see
  
  This film is one of the greatest documentary's I have ever seen. It is courageous, eye opening, and an absolute must see.
  
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- - RachelLondon
  - 1 review
  - 20 May 2012 at 19:57
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  Ain't no power like the power of people...
  
  ...'cause the power of people don't stop!
  
  Animal lovers and activists alike can take something special away from this portrayal of life as a ... read more »
  
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- - Screamout
  - 3 reviews
  - Wigan
  - 30 Apr 2012 at 22:47
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  Well worth a look
  
  Fast paced, slick and heart felt documentary. Some shocking and horribly beautiful imagery.
  
  Perhaps not one for those who were fans of Flipper.
  
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- - nicnicus
  - 1 review
  - 23 Apr 2012 at 17:21
- - 2
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  This is one of the films to watch before you die
  
  Best documentary I've seen, pretty much. Not just shocking and provoking, but the story of international corruption and the excitement of the crack-elite ... read more »
  
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- - kevupnorth
  - 3 reviews
  - Keighley
  - 09 Apr 2012 at 22:38
- - 3
  - 0
  As much a lesson on life as an environmental message
  
  Rivetting stuff and totally believable. A must see for all with an environmental conscience but bare in mind the course of life and how we change our perception... read more »
  
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- - Vdubbman
  - 60 reviews
  - 28 Jan 2012 at 21:53
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  Good Surprise
  
  I really enjoyed this approach to reporting. The sense of betrayal, the lack of justice and cultural difference was fascinating and I really feel that the team ... read more »
  
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- - CELTICMONKEY
  - 3 reviews
  - Barmouth
  - 29 Oct 2011 at 10:41
- - 4
  - 0
  barbaric. Sort it out!!
  
  An informative documentary, a must watch if you are an animal lover. It does show some harrowing scenes (which it needed to) It moves you to do something to ... read more »
  
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  - goldielocks1
  - 4 reviews
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 22:44
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  A must watch
  
  This is a very brave and ground breaking documentary. It is something many of us would rather not know. It is very sad that a few people with vested interests ... read more »
  
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- - sagarak9
  - 1 review
  - 25 Sep 2011 at 18:33
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  Fascinating documentary
  
  This excellent film is as interesting for the way it has been made and the passion and lengths that the makers went to, as it is for the insight into the ... read more »
  
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  - 34 reviews
  - London
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  The Cove
  
  I could only watch the first 20 minutes of this film as I could see where it was going. I'm not an animal rights activist but cannot understand the ... read more »
  
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- - Bonnielovesfilms
  - 37 reviews
  - Hertford
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 17:38
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  A Wake Up Call for us all.....
  
  i am a scuba diver of over 20 years and have seen worldwide how the reefs and sealife have changed drastically in such a short space of time. Please watch this... read more »
  
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- - fraskari
  - 2 reviews
  - Aberdeen
  - 13 Jan 2010 at 20:55
- - 7
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  Must Watch
  
  This guy Richard has worked really hard to show whats happening in Taiji in Japan...They are so cruel, Some one must stop all this, Wish i could help & ... read more »
  
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- - Darsh12
  - 1 review
  - Cardiff
  - 08 Jan 2010 at 16:47
- - 7
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  Wanted: One Oscar - Will trade for public action
  
  Occasionally dipping into a sense of its own importance which threatens to outweigh its message, The Cove is never anything less than compelling, fraught and ... read more »
  
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- - thistimeitwillbedifferent
  - 18 reviews
  - Cheshire, England
  - 14 Jan 2010 at 22:48
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  Not good saturday night viewing
  
  Read the synopsis but missed the fact that it was actually a documentary! Majority of the bits that I watched appeared to be shot by amateur camera or poor ... read more »
  
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  - Haslemere
  - 31 Jan 2010 at 11:33
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  This is why people should boycott Japan!!!
  
  I was reluctant to watch this as I already know a lot about the atrocities comitted by the disgrace of a nation that is Japan! I kept my eyes closed during some... read more »
  
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- - MartaAndrew
  - 24 reviews
  - 04 Aug 2011 at 09:10
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  Worth watching
  
  Excellent film telling the public around the world about the killing of dolphins and the way that this is covered by the japanese government. This film should ... read more »
  
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- - IJN
  - 1 review
  - 10 Aug 2011 at 13:35
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  barbaric. Sort it out!!
  
  An informative documentary, a must watch if you are an animal lover. It does show some harrowing scenes (which it needed to) It moves you to do something to ... read more »
  
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  - goldielocks1
  - 4 reviews
  - 10 Oct 2011 at 22:44
- - 5
  - 4
  LOVE IT RENT IT
  
  A Documentary about Doiphins .Really a mush too rent Out
  
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- - Declan6107
  - 138 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 19 Jan 2010 at 17:29

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  In the 1960's, Richard O'Barry was the world's leading authority on dolphin training, working on the set of the popular television program Flipper. Day in and day out, O'Barry kept the dolphins working and television audiences smiling. But one day, that all came to a tragic end. "The Cove" tells ...