Based on a true story, terminally ill boy Pete Carlton dreams of going to the jungle to catch the elusive Blue Morpho. Entomologist Alan Osborn (William Hurt) is rather aloof, and resists pleads from the boy's mother (Pascale Bussières). He relents and take them both to the jungle.
William Hurt has played this closed off character many times. He's good at it. The kid is a bit too annoying. He plays the one note of the overly inquisitive kid. Finding the right kid actor isn't easy. There are some reveals of the characters, but it isn't anything impressive.
The jungle looks good. The production isn't first rate, but there is some charm to an under produced movie in the jungle. There is a lot of good jungle shots and close ups of bugs. The story is rather bland. Even when the drama ramps up, it doesn't do it in the most exciting way.
William Hurt has played this closed off character many times. He's good at it. The kid is a bit too annoying. He plays the one note of the overly inquisitive kid. Finding the right kid actor isn't easy. There are some reveals of the characters, but it isn't anything impressive.
The jungle looks good. The production isn't first rate, but there is some charm to an under produced movie in the jungle. There is a lot of good jungle shots and close ups of bugs. The story is rather bland. Even when the drama ramps up, it doesn't do it in the most exciting way.