The reviews lean towards qualified approval, with praise clustering around the jungle photography and visual storytelling. Critics repeatedly single out the use of light, colour and movement, while the more enthusiastic accounts also admire the music and ritual detail. The adventure holds attention even for some who find the writing uneven. Praise for the performances is less consistent, though Powers Boothe receives favourable notice from Empire.
The spread runs from strong enthusiasm to mixed assessments, with no outright negative verdicts. Reservations centre on clunky plotting, thin characterisation and an environmental message that some find overly earnest or preachy. Slant Magazine offers a contrasting reading, finding thematic depth beyond a straightforward conservation plea. Charley Boorman particularly divides opinion: Radio Times finds his acting awkward, while Eye for Film considers him endearing. The latter nevertheless questions the tribal stereotyping, showing that sympathy for the film’s ecological concerns does not settle doubts about its portrayal of people.