On
review aggregator website
Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 83% rank based on 23 reviews, with an
average rating of 6.8/10. Andy Webster of
The New York Times suggested that "A documentary ideal for schoolrooms, family viewing, and discussion", while
Todd McCarthy of
The Hollywood Reporter, called the film "Serious-minded, thought-provoking animal documentary [that] will have a lengthy life, mostly in ancillary markets". Not everyone from the critics had positive thoughts about the film. Brian Miller of
The Village Voice said that "[w]hile they fluff up the conflict between the "no touching" feds and Luna-besotted locals, all parties are simply too polite, decent, and Canadian for any real drama". Ronnie Scheib of
Variety was also not impressed. According to him, "[the] [d]ocu[mentary] dotes on its adorable, highly photogenic star, but nonstop voiceover commentary and exclamations of wonderment tend to lessen rather than enhance its impact". ==Awards and nominations==