The Return of the Wildcat
The Return of the Wildcat

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The Return of the Wildcat

2020
Movie
41 min
German

In this 40-minutes-documentary the ecologist and filmmaker David Cebulla is on a quest to find one of Germany's shyest and most endangered species: the European wildcat. During a scientific pre-study, by chance, he made the first record of a wildcat in an area near his hometown Jena. Thereupon he dedicates a whole year to get the genetic evidence and a really splendid film recording of a free-living wildcat. For this reason he sets up trail cameras and lure sticks. To find out more about these animals he meets up with two interview partners in course of the film. The Thuringian wildcat expert Silvester Tamás answers questions regarding estimates on the stock of free-ranging wildcats and the protection of the species. Matthias Krüger is head-taxidermist at the Jena Phyletic Museum and explains what we can learn from wildcats found already dead.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: J.R. BookwalterGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former DEA agent, haunted by a mission gone wrong, is pulled back into the dangerous world of drug trafficking when his estranged daughter becomes entangled with a ruthless cartel. He must confront his past demons and fight for her survival, uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power. The film explores themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the enduring bond between a father and daughter.

Critical Reception

The Return of the Wildcat received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often pointed to its derivative plot and uneven pacing. However, some audiences appreciated its straightforward action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Eric Roberts. It was largely seen as a B-movie effort that played to familiar genre tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action set pieces but criticized for its predictable storyline.

  • Eric Roberts's performance was noted as a highlight, though it couldn't elevate the film entirely.

  • Seen as a competently made, but ultimately unoriginal, crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for The Return of the Wildcat are scarce, with limited available data. Those that exist suggest a division of opinion, with some viewers enjoying the action and straightforward plot, while others found it to be a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

Despite its relatively low profile, the film features a notable cast including veteran actors Eric Roberts and Alexandra Paul, who have extensive filmographies in Hollywood.

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