It becomes really loving, although it doesn't have a lot of "oomph." It's just sweet scenes, one after another.

Wildcat remains a tense, diverting study of a man struggling with internal demons while doing his best for an initially helpless creature.

[The filmmakers'] choices make this would-be redemption narrative feel unfortunately and uncomfortably exploitative.

"Wildcat" is beautiful ... everything a documentary should be, with a big heart for animals and people alike.