• Latest
  • Trending
Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review – An Animated Awakening to Environmental Themes

Without a Dawn Review

Without a Dawn Review: Introspection in a Cabin of Shadows

The Correspondent Review

The Correspondent Review: Richard Roxburgh’s Tour de Force

Bogieville Review

Bogieville Review: Low-Budget Ingenuity and Flawed Execution

Slow Horses

Slow Horses Rides Back on 24 September With Season 5

8 hours ago
A Minecraft Movie

SXSW Panel Reveals How Minecraft Movie Crafted a $948 M Blockbuster

8 hours ago
Ollie Madden

Netflix Poaches Film4 Chief Ollie Madden to Supercharge U.K. Movie Slate

8 hours ago
Mariska Hargitay

Hargitay’s ‘My Mom Jayne’ Lifts the Curtain on a Hollywood Tragedy

8 hours ago
Aureole – Wings of Hope Review

Aureole – Wings of Hope Review: Precision Platforming with a Divine Twist

Coastal Review

Coastal Review: Intimate Performances, Tepid Momentum

The Dark Money Game

The Dark Money Game Review: How Secret Funds Warped Democracy

Call of the Void Review

Call of the Void Review: Atmospheric Chills and Lingering Questions

Dovey's Promise Review

Dovey’s Promise Review: One Woman’s Stand Against Injustice

  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Gazettely Review Guidelines
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
GAZETTELY
  • Home
  • Movie and TV News
    Slow Horses

    Slow Horses Rides Back on 24 September With Season 5

    A Minecraft Movie

    SXSW Panel Reveals How Minecraft Movie Crafted a $948 M Blockbuster

    Ollie Madden

    Netflix Poaches Film4 Chief Ollie Madden to Supercharge U.K. Movie Slate

    Mariska Hargitay

    Hargitay’s ‘My Mom Jayne’ Lifts the Curtain on a Hollywood Tragedy

    frankenstein 2025

    Fans Push for Big-Screen Run After Netflix Drops Frankenstein Teaser

    Blake Lively Justin Baldoni

    Judge Faces New Twist as Lively Seeks to Trim Lawsuit Against Baldoni

    Jacob Elordi

    Elordi’s POW Drama Leads to Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights

    Paramount

    Paramount Sets July 2 Shareholder Meeting as Skydance Vote Looms

    Maggie Lawson

    Psych Alum Maggie Lawson to Lead CBS’s Boston Blue

  • Movie and TV Reviews
    The Correspondent Review

    The Correspondent Review: Richard Roxburgh’s Tour de Force

    Bogieville Review

    Bogieville Review: Low-Budget Ingenuity and Flawed Execution

    Coastal Review

    Coastal Review: Intimate Performances, Tepid Momentum

    The Dark Money Game

    The Dark Money Game Review: How Secret Funds Warped Democracy

    Call of the Void Review

    Call of the Void Review: Atmospheric Chills and Lingering Questions

    Dovey's Promise Review

    Dovey’s Promise Review: One Woman’s Stand Against Injustice

    The Balcony Movie Review

    The Balcony Movie Review: A Philosophical Perch on Human Transience

    What It Feels Like for a Girl Season 1 Review

    What It Feels Like for a Girl Season 1 Review: Before Trans Visibility Had a Name

    Bullet Train Explosion Review

    Bullet Train Explosion Review: Bureaucracy, Bombs, and the Weight of Duty

  • Game Reviews
    Without a Dawn Review

    Without a Dawn Review: Introspection in a Cabin of Shadows

    Aureole – Wings of Hope Review

    Aureole – Wings of Hope Review: Precision Platforming with a Divine Twist

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Brushes with Death Review

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Brushes with Death Review: A Painter’s Tale in Bohemia

    Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review

    Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review: Guiding Spirits with Style and Sincerity

    Blacksmith Master Review

    Blacksmith Master Review: The Satisfying Grind of Metal and Management

    Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review

    Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review: Unforgiving, Unforgettable Horror

    Cubic Odyssey Review

    Cubic Odyssey Review: An Ambitious Architect’s Space Dream

    Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review

    Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review: A Song of Systems and Sorrows

    To a T Review

    To a T Review: Finding Perfection in an Imperfect Shape

  • The Bests
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Movie and TV News
    Slow Horses

    Slow Horses Rides Back on 24 September With Season 5

    A Minecraft Movie

    SXSW Panel Reveals How Minecraft Movie Crafted a $948 M Blockbuster

    Ollie Madden

    Netflix Poaches Film4 Chief Ollie Madden to Supercharge U.K. Movie Slate

    Mariska Hargitay

    Hargitay’s ‘My Mom Jayne’ Lifts the Curtain on a Hollywood Tragedy

    frankenstein 2025

    Fans Push for Big-Screen Run After Netflix Drops Frankenstein Teaser

    Blake Lively Justin Baldoni

    Judge Faces New Twist as Lively Seeks to Trim Lawsuit Against Baldoni

    Jacob Elordi

    Elordi’s POW Drama Leads to Frankenstein and Wuthering Heights

    Paramount

    Paramount Sets July 2 Shareholder Meeting as Skydance Vote Looms

    Maggie Lawson

    Psych Alum Maggie Lawson to Lead CBS’s Boston Blue

  • Movie and TV Reviews
    The Correspondent Review

    The Correspondent Review: Richard Roxburgh’s Tour de Force

    Bogieville Review

    Bogieville Review: Low-Budget Ingenuity and Flawed Execution

    Coastal Review

    Coastal Review: Intimate Performances, Tepid Momentum

    The Dark Money Game

    The Dark Money Game Review: How Secret Funds Warped Democracy

    Call of the Void Review

    Call of the Void Review: Atmospheric Chills and Lingering Questions

    Dovey's Promise Review

    Dovey’s Promise Review: One Woman’s Stand Against Injustice

    The Balcony Movie Review

    The Balcony Movie Review: A Philosophical Perch on Human Transience

    What It Feels Like for a Girl Season 1 Review

    What It Feels Like for a Girl Season 1 Review: Before Trans Visibility Had a Name

    Bullet Train Explosion Review

    Bullet Train Explosion Review: Bureaucracy, Bombs, and the Weight of Duty

  • Game Reviews
    Without a Dawn Review

    Without a Dawn Review: Introspection in a Cabin of Shadows

    Aureole – Wings of Hope Review

    Aureole – Wings of Hope Review: Precision Platforming with a Divine Twist

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Brushes with Death Review

    Kingdom Come: Deliverance II Brushes with Death Review: A Painter’s Tale in Bohemia

    Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review

    Kulebra and the Souls of Limbo Review: Guiding Spirits with Style and Sincerity

    Blacksmith Master Review

    Blacksmith Master Review: The Satisfying Grind of Metal and Management

    Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review

    Labyrinth Of The Demon King Review: Unforgiving, Unforgettable Horror

    Cubic Odyssey Review

    Cubic Odyssey Review: An Ambitious Architect’s Space Dream

    Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review

    Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review: A Song of Systems and Sorrows

    To a T Review

    To a T Review: Finding Perfection in an Imperfect Shape

  • The Bests
No Result
View All Result
GAZETTELY
No Result
View All Result
Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

The Franchise Review: An Insider's Look at Blockbuster Filmmaking

The Influencer Review: Examining Influence from the Inside Out

Home Entertainment Movies

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review – An Animated Awakening to Environmental Themes

How a Young Orangutan's Story Inspires Hope for Forests

Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi by Shahrbanoo Golmohamadi
8 months ago
in Entertainment, Movies, Reviews
Reading Time: 6 mins read
A A
0
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on PinterestShare on WhatsAppShare on Telegram

Tim Harper’s animated film Ozi: Voice of the Forest tells the story of a young orangutan on a journey of discovery. After losing her home in a forest fire, Ozi is raised in an animal sanctuary and learns to communicate using sign language and video posts online. She becomes something of an influencer, spreading messages about environmental threats.

When Ozi finds out her biological parents may still be alive, it sets her on a path to reunite with them. Along the way, she is helped by Chance, the mischievous monkey, and Honkus, the enthusiastic rhino.

Their adventure takes them into remnants of the forest and an artificial “paradise” that’s not as it seems. Faced with the harsh reality of deforestation and a company blamed for the fires, Ozi realizes her voice can make a difference in exposing the truth.

Harper’s film captures the wonder of nature through vivid animation. Young viewers are drawn into Ozi’s story, gaining insights into her world and the pressing issues facing rainforests. With a spirit of curiosity and courage, Ozi comes into her own while embracing her power to raise awareness and inspire change. Both entertaining and thoughtful, the movie offers characters and themes that give its audience of all ages matters to reflect on.

Ozi’s Quest to Save Her Rainforest Home

The story introduces us to young Ozi, living happily in the rainforest with her parents. But a forest fire changes everything—one started by the nefarious Greenzar corporation in their deforestation efforts.

Separated from her family, Ozi ends up at an animal sanctuary run by Kirani and Robert. There, she learns sign language and discovers a talent for connecting with others online through videos.

As an “influencer,” Ozi gains followers and a means to spread awareness. But she never stops hoping to be reunited with her mom and dad. When she learns they may still live near Greenzar’s operations, it spurs her to brave the ravaged forests in search of them. Accompanying Ozi are the playful monkey Chance and enthusiastic Honkus the rhino.

Their journey brings the trio to a fake “nature reserve” created by Greenzar as a disguise. Although it seems like an animal paradise at first, it really imprisons the inhabitants. Ozi starts to realize the true threat Greenzar poses through habitat destruction and monoculture palm oil plantations. She suspects more deception is at play.

Determined to expose the truth, Ozi and her friends devise a plan to escape and gather evidence. Meanwhile, we come to understand Greenzar as a ruthless polluter driven only by profit. The corporation proves itself willing to go to extreme lengths to maintain control and cover up environmental damage. It’s up to Ozi to muster her courage and get the truth out through her online platform.

Bringing the Rainforest to Life Through Animation

You can really see where the budget went in Ozi: detailed, vivid animation is what makes its world feel so authentic. Character models for Ozi and her friends have realism and personality. Her fur and expressions are captivating.

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

But it’s the jungle setting that shines. Lush greens and rich browns transport you to Indonesia’s forests. Towering trees show off intricate bark, with leaves realistically blowing in the wind. Creepers and vines litter the landscape along with all kinds of flora.

Subtle effects like rippling water, puffs of dust, and shifting light filtering through branches establish an immersive atmosphere. Visuals draw you right alongside Ozi as she adventures. Only occasional moments, like the overly human poses of apes, break the spell.

Vistas scope out to distant horizons, while tight shots bring intimate behaviors intensely to life. Cameras work like Ozi’s eyes to sweep across her domain. Making animation this photorealistic while fluidly animated is impressive craft.

Overall visuals serve the story superbly, whether dramatizing Ozi’s separation or later portraying the desolation of deforestation. Through its lush environments, this film transports audiences to a breathtaking world worth saving.

Ozi’s Perspective on Protecting Nature

Ozi’s story explores several thoughtful themes. It raises awareness of issues like unsustainable palm oil harvesting that’s destroying orangutan habitats. Viewers see firsthand how deforestation alters the landscape and impacts animals.

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

We also follow Ozi’s growth as she finds strength and purpose. Faced with hardship early on, Ozi maintains her caring spirit. Through perseverance and community, her voice grows louder on the values of conservation. Her journey offers lessons about speaking out against wrongs.

Social media plays a role in spreading Ozi’s message. While it engages kids, the film may oversimplify such activism’s complexities. Companies portrayed as purely “bad” oversimplify modern realities too. Nuance is missed regarding technological ties to environmental degradation.

Still, Ozi opens doors for meaningful dialogue. Its messages, while direct, aim to foster empathy and action. Discussion post-viewing could help expand on these themes in age-appropriate ways. Families may explore how individual and collective efforts enact positive change within our systems.

All in all, Ozi’s story shines light on defending nature. With care and understanding, it can amplify discussion on cultivating sustainable relationships with our planet and societies. Its heart remains in presenting a new guardian willing to fight for forest conservation.

The Audio Adventures of Ozi

Bringing Ozi’s world to life takes more than just visuals; the film’s audio elements deserve praise too. Amandla Stenberg captures Ozi’s youthful spirit and growth so expressively through voice. Her performance drives the story with heart.

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

Donald Sutherland also leaves a lasting impression in his final role as the deceptive yet charming Mr. Smiley. With his seasoned vocal skills, Sutherland imbues the character with complex layers that elevate tense scenes.

However, some audio aspects don’t quite suspend disbelief. The sign language-to-speech device strains realism at times. And while the soundtrack blends melodic scores with pop songs, the latter feels out of place for the setup.

Regardless, dedicated Foley artists seemingly captured every subtler jungle noise. From monkeys chatter to cascading water sounds, these layers enrich the atmosphere. Viewers can nearly feel the dense forest surrounding them.

All in all, the casting and creativity behind Ozi’s musical world do more helping than harming. At its best, the audio reinforces empathy for her plight and invites lasting images of her rainforest home long after credits roll. Both heart and habitat come to life through Ozi’s audio adventures.

Ozi’s Impact and Influence

Backed by passionate environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio, Ozi premiered to an audience primed to support its message. While box office data remains unclear, its availability to young streamers worldwide ensures ongoing viewership.

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

Some compare Ozi to 90s films like FernGully that awoke a generation to green issues. Yet where those left characters less developed, Ozi’s emotional journey and social media use resonate more in today’s context. Her spirit undoubtedly inspires kids to vocalize what they love.

Screening at festivals like Giffoni shows commitment to spreading its story. Reactions suggest it grows thought on sustainability better than didactic predecessors. Still, longevity depends on sparking real change, not just awareness.

If Ozi motivates families to explore more complex roots of environmental crises together, she accomplishes much. And by modeling bravery against long odds, our orangutan heroine certainly motivates eco-warriors to keep speaking out until biodiversity’s defenders are victory. Time will tell how deeply her message takes root.

For now, Ozi’s light shines as a reminder of forests’ fragility and forests’ ability through unity to foster new growth. May more learn from and stand with her.

Ozi’s Message for the Future of Forests

In conclusion, Ozi: Voice of the Forest tells an uplifting story with sincerely good intentions. Its impressive animation and vocal talents shine light on the urgent issues of habitat destruction. While heavy-handed at times, the movie inspires hope that young hearts may stir to speak for nature.

Ozi: Voice of the Forest Review

Overall analysis shows lush craft complementing Ozi’s coming-of-age journey. However, simplifying complex realities around activism and industry means losing opportunities for richer insights. By broadening perspectives on sustainability challenges, the film could have achieved even more.

Still, Ozi succeeds in introducing eco-topics to its target age group. Young viewers meet a brave protagonist guiding them into the forest’s wonders and guiding them to consider environmental stewardship. Ozi leaves theaters with a mission instilled—to raise voices for threatened landscapes and species worldwide.

Does the movie start important conversations? Only time will reveal ongoing impacts. But by bringing families together in caring for our world, works like this move ever closer to solving humanity’s greatest crisis peacefully—through growing ranks of sustainability’s finest defenders. In Ozi, forests find just such a guardian to carry their message forward.

The Review

Ozi: Voice of the Forest

7 Score

Through its animated visuals and engaging lead character, Ozi: Voice of the Forest shines a needed light on critical issues of rainforest conservation. While some aspects oversimplify its complex messages, the film effectively accomplishes its goal of introducing environmental themes to younger viewers. By prioritizing emotional storytelling over didactic lessons, it inspires hope that hearts may stir to defend endangered habitats and species.

PROS

  • Beautiful animation brings the rainforest setting to life.
  • Engaging lead character in Ozi driving an emotional storyline
  • Raises awareness of important issues like deforestation and habitat loss.
  • Inspires activism and environmental stewardship in younger viewers

CONS

  • Simplifies complex real-world problems around industries and activism
  • Relies on some unrealistic devices like sign language translation.
  • MISses opportunities for richer discussion of themes
  • Plot devices and messaging feel a bit heavy-handed at times.

Review Breakdown

  • Overall 0
Tags: AdventureAmandla StenbergDonald SutherlandFamilyFeaturedJackie ChanKetchup EntertainmentOzi: Voice of the ForestRachel ShentonSignature EntertainmentTim Harper
Previous Post

The Franchise Review: An Insider’s Look at Blockbuster Filmmaking

Next Post

The Influencer Review: Examining Influence from the Inside Out

Try AI Movie Recommender

Gazettely AI Movie Recommender

This Week's Top Reads

  • Mountainhead Review

    Mountainhead Review: Deepfakes and Deep Trouble

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Boglands Review: Shadows and Whispers in the Irish Mist

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Death Valley Review: A Witty Welsh Wander into Cosy Crime

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The Librarians: The Next Chapter Season 1 Review – Bridging Eras with Spellbinding Charm

    25 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • The Better Sister Season 1 Review: Not Quite a Killer Thriller

    16 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • Nine Puzzles Season 1 Review: Puzzle Pieces, Pain, and Police Procedurals

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0
  • MobLand Season 1 Review: Family Ties and Underworld Intrigues

    1 shares
    Share 0 Tweet 0

Must Read Articles

Bullet Train Explosion Review
Movies

Bullet Train Explosion Review: Bureaucracy, Bombs, and the Weight of Duty

23 hours ago
Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review
Reviews Games

Game of Thrones: Kingsroad Review: A Song of Systems and Sorrows

3 days ago
Stick Season 1 Review
TV Shows

Stick Season 1 Review: Owen Wilson Drives a Heartfelt, Flawed Dramedy

3 days ago
Destination X Review
Entertainment

Destination X Review: A Game of Veiled Realities

4 days ago
Earnhardt Review
Entertainment

Earnhardt Review: The Anatomy of a NASCAR Titan

4 days ago
Loading poll ...
Coming Soon
Who is the best director in the horror thriller genre?

Gazettely is your go-to destination for all things gaming, movies, and TV. With fresh reviews, trending articles, and editor picks, we help you stay informed and entertained.

© 2021-2024 All Rights Reserved for Gazettely

What’s Inside

  • Movie & TV Reviews
  • Game Reviews
  • Featured Articles
  • Latest News
  • Editorial Picks

Quick Links

  • Home
  • About US
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise with Us
  • Review Guidelines

Follow Us

Facebook X-twitter Youtube Instagram
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Movies
  • Entertainment News
  • Movie and TV Reviews
  • TV Shows
  • Game News
  • Game Reviews
  • Contact Us

© 2024 All Rights Reserved for Gazettely

Go to mobile version