Bustin' Bonaparte (The Story of an African Farm) (2004)
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36% of users liked it
(393 ratings)
The family film Bustin' Bonaparte features youngsters getting revenge on a man attempting to do harm to the woman who cares for them. On a farm managed by a man named Otto, Otto's son Waldo and a pair of orphans attempt to break-up the relationship between Aunt Sannie, who owns the farm, and… More The family film Bustin' Bonaparte features youngsters getting revenge on a man attempting to do harm to the woman who cares for them. On a farm managed by a man named Otto, Otto's son Waldo and a pair of orphans attempt to break-up the relationship between Aunt Sannie, who owns the farm, and the conniving Bonaparte Blenkins (Richard E. Grant). In order to facilitate the plan, the kids utilize some the animals who live on the farm. ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- Directed By
- David Lister
- Written By
- Bonnie Rodini, Olive Schreiner
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family, Comedy
PG,
- In Theaters
- Jun 3, 2005 Wide
- Studio
- Vine International Pictures
Critic Reviews
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R. Emmet Sweeney, Village Voice
The children occupy the center with thoughtful and assured performances, nailing the refreshing moral that skepticism leads the way to better truths.
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Ned Martel, New York Times
As a film geared toward children, Bustin' Bonaparte meets its main requirements: it adapts a classic novel in gleaming cinematic form, and it ridicules the foibles of ruthless adults.
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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times
As it is, Bustin' Bonaparte is an enjoyable diversion, but with more energy and style it might have been a gem.
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Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Provides some solid entertainment along with its moral and historical lessons.
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Cast
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Richard E. Grant
as Bonaparte Blenkins
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Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Otto
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Kasha Kropinski
as Lyndall
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Karin van der Laag
as Tant Sannie
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Anneke Weidemann
as Em
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Luke Gallant
as Waldo
