the duchess' kid-friendly approach lines up well with breathtaking footage of a herd roaming Africa; "Elephant" is such a joy to observe the rituals of these incredible, amazing creatures
the duchess is a constant presence, offering facts, history and excitable moments as if we're gathered in a circle and being given vivid insights into this fascinating tale of survival against often incredible odds
like more than a few nature documentaries, "Elephant" is a beautifully shot, precisely calculated weave of high drama and mischievous hijinks, a highlight reel assembled from what must have been months of patient, relatively uneventful observation
it's a technically impressive work with some lovely images; The Duchess of Sussex has provided the voiceover -- including plenty of unverifiable comment -- for this sugary documentary about elephant migration
a fun diversion for the kids, but you feel Attenborough could have packaged these often beautifully produced images with more rigour and insight in under an hour
by Richard Roeper [Chicago Sun-Times ]
