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Carroll Ballard's 1983 adaptation of Farley Mowat's autobiographical novel turns his life-changing experience studying the wolves in Canada's inhospitable North into a moving drama of one man's courage and discovery of nature's majesty. Charles Martin Smith plays green biologist Tyler, sent by the Canadian government to "prove" that the wolves are depleting the caribou herds, but what he finds is a natural world in perfect harmony where he becomes a tolerated outsider. Dumped unprepared in the wilds by a hard drinking bush pilot (Brian Dennehy), Tyler learns survival skills from the aged Eskimo who saves his life and the rules of coexistence from a neighboring wolf (which results in a literal pissing contest as man and beast mark their respective territories). Tyler's journey culminates in the majestic run with the wolf pack, an exhilarating sequence where for an instant he becomes one with natural environment of the wilds. For all its beauty, however, Tyler's experience becomes a bittersweet lesson as the encroachment of hunters, tourism, and the social landscape threaten the natural order. As in his previous film, the delicate and lovely The Black Stallion, Ballard's astounding visual treatment captures the awesome natural beauty of the Canadian wilderness with power and poignancy. Kevin Costner's Oscar-winning Dances with Wolves explores many of the themes presented in this film, but without the resonance or beauty of Ballard's unsung masterpiece. --Sean Axmaker
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful, beautiful wilderness adventure,
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This review is from: Never Cry Wolf (DVD)
Visually stunning, sweet, understated tale of under-prepared young scientistsent to the Artic region to observe wolves. With very little dialogue, just some gentle voice over, we trace his path with humor, tension, and sadness. Even the ending is surprisingly quiet and gentle for a Hollywood film. A beautiful, honest portrait of the true complexities of adventuring beyond our limits. Frustratingly, the DVD was made from a very flawed print; lots of dirt and print damage (very visible against all the white snow and ice). But the film is so strong that its still well worth seeing and owning. I just wish they'd come out with a remastered DVD and blu-ray.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Never Cry Wolf,
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This review is from: Never Cry Wolf (DVD)
As a pilot, I thoughly enjoyed the scenes with the de Havilland Beaver and the Bush Pilot played by Brian Dennehy. The film is rated 'G' and is suitable for family viewing. The cinematography is exceptional (in the Walt Disney fashion). The component of the Biologist played Charles Martin Smith was a great thread to keep the story line going. Great value for the money. A good rainy day film to watch.
3.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant film. Terrible transfer,
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This review is from: Never Cry Wolf (DVD)
If you have never seen Never Cry Wolf, you are missing a largely undiscovered gem. Charles Martin Smith's portrayal of author Farley Mowat is an exercise in understated brilliance. I saw this film twice when it was in general release, and have watched it many, many more times since then on video; always rented.After many years of not having seen it, recently I purchased Never Cry Wolf on DVD. The film is even better than I remember: quiet, thoughtful, respectful, intelligent. All describe Never Cry Wolf. So, sadly, does deplorable. The transfer is horrendous. In the opening sequences, it is obvious that the DVD is simply a copy taken from a rather well-used print. If that were the only trouble, it would be unacceptable. I can buy well-used videos if old prints are what I want. Instead, it is just the start of the troubles. The transfer is so dark as to be almost black in large sections (as played on both my DVD player and my computer DVD), especially when the scenes are interior shots. The beauty of sub-arctic light (it was filmed in Atlin, BC) is lost in muddy colors and dullness. The film is almost unwatchable, because the transfer leaves little to watch. A previous poster has suggested Never Cry Wolf a prime candidate for Criterion. I whole heartedly agree (Criterion. Are you listening?). In the right hands, this great film could get the treatment it deserves. 5+ stars for the film 1 star for the transfer
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