julie-hinman This is a unique and passionate film. Passion shown within the relationships between the various characters including father and son, as well as for the need to change the way we view animals.We see that the global society in which we live has served to make us all caged and unfulfilled animals. A few are able to break out of this, in one way or another.The moral question is posed as to when people are driven by frustration and an ultimate compassion to act in a cruel way to other people, is this justified or is it acting no better than those who cause cruelty to animals? The characterisation and plot was well written and directed, with balance between action and quieter moments. I quite liked the slightly confused time line, as to me it reflected the fact that decisions and thoughts are not necessarily linear/logical. There were a couple of moments when the dialogue did become "preachy" which made me cringe. It is tricky to place facts in dialogue and maintain the believability of the characters, but I think on these occasions the message could have been brought across in a more subtle and less awkward way.This is a film which hopefully will make people aware of the extent and barbarity of our exploitation of other species which continues unrelenting every single day.Only a psychopath could view this film and not be affected in some way. Hopefully, people will not forget what they have been shown.

patrickmolly This movie could have gone really wrong. The subject matter is intense and one that does not have much light on it right now. At the end of the day this was an excellent made film regardless of the subject matter. The characters, the cinematography and the music was all brilliant. It was incredibly witty, it had me rolling' in parts. I can't wait to see this movie again - and I very rarely feel that way about a film. It made me think, it made me cry, it made me laugh. What more can you ask of any film? On top of it's brilliance it presents a bigger story than the film itself. There are movies that should be made mandatory to watch and this is one of them.

jschluet I'm in love with this movie. I bought it the day it was available on DVD, and I've watched it 4 times since then (two weeks ago). It's a great movie for anyone who loves drama, who loves comedy, who loves adventure, who loves to question authority, and who has ever loved even a single animal in their life. I can't wait to see the next project from these filmmakers!! The production value is stunning considering it was an independent film. The performances are incredible. The writing/directing/editing is spot on- the people behind this project knew how to take a movie about animal liberation and make it exciting and intriguing rather than preachy and education. I can't think of a negative thing to say about this film. Please enjoy.

Scott Chase Bold Native is more than an AR film. It captures the intense world of ordinary people who take the lives of fellow sentient beings into their owns hands. The cinematic aspects are amazing as it intermixes real, undercover footage of animal liberation actions with the narrative story footage. Though at times very painful to watch,anyone who still thinks that large organic dairy or egg farms are nice to animals needs to watch this. "Life is life--whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"-until every cage is empty-