Customer Reviews

White Fang

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(15)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

If there was any mark lower than one star, I'd put it down. I have not even seen the movie and yet I read the description, and can say that this movie is the lowest of the low.

Jack London's book was an absolute masterpiece, and the movie has absolutely no connection with the book in question, other than title and the name of the wolf.

In the book, it was the life story of a wolf who eventually became domesticated, but not after being injured, beaten, thrown into the fighting pits, and generally had to endure a life of hate for both men and other dogs.

I cannot beleive disney put such a great title on a movie if the film does not have a shred of the art it has been named after.

If you want the real White Fang, go to some bookstore, or search here at Amazon, and get the book. This movie's been designed only to catch the attention of gullible oafs who do not check the back of the case to see what it's about.

To those people who rated 3 and above, read the book and you will share my view, that this movie is a scandal against Jack London and the novel, and should be ignored like any other crappy movie.

P.S.- Both the novel and the movie were entirely fictional. There is not a single part of either story which is based on fact. In a way, I like that because it shows just how creative and how excellent a writer Jack London is.

I absolutely cannot understand why Disney could not be true to this wonderful story. Why did they feel compelled to add a character that isn't in the book and create new scenes that aren't in the book either? The original story is complete in itself, with wonderfully described characters and gripping scenes. To leave out entirely the last part of the book and the compassionate character of Weedon Scott and the heartwarming ending of White Fang going to San Francisco and uniting with Collie to produce a litter of pups is outrageous to me. Although the scenery is gorgeous and the acting of both humans and animals is great in this video, this movie is a bastardization of an American classic. I urge people to read the original story. Jack London's writing is stupendous, and the story as written by him is a fantastic read.

Lush panoramic visuals, a great story, compelling acting (by humans and animals alike) and an absolutely superb musical score add up to one of Disney's finest live-action movies ever. I love the sweeping shots of the Alaskan and Yukon landscapes and the wildlife photography is terrific. A young Ethan Hawke was a first-rate choice for this film and he is complemented fantastically by Klaus Maria Brandauer. It's unbelievable to me that this DVD is in a full-frame pan and scan format, which cost it a full star in my rating. With the quality of this film's cinematography, the DVD deserves to have the best digital transfer and widescreen treatment. I also wish there was a soundtrack available, as the score is one of my all-time favorites, but that's a whole other subject!

This Disney version of White Fang, starring Ethan Hawke, Jed the wolf, and Bart the grizzly is my favorite movie. The film has breathtaking, sweeping views of the Alaskan wilderness with a swelling score to accompany the cinematography. And that's just the beginning. Fresh-faced and innocent Ethan Hawke plays a wonderful Jack, a young man trying to find his father's Yukon claim during the Gold Rush of the 1800's. Klaus Maria Brandauer brings realism as the man who grudgingly befriends the boy. Jack takes a journey from boy to young man as he encounters death, violence, cruelty, ignorance, friendship, and love in this beautiful movie for anyone of any age.

There is no sex, bad language, or nudity, but make no mistake: this is a violent and scary film. Scenes of dogfights are so realistic you cannot believe the animals are just acting. There is the death of a mother wolf in front of her cub, vicious dogfights, a grizzly attack, implied killing of a man by a pack of ravenous wolves, and an implied sensuous relationship between Brandauer and his lovely girlfriend.

Native Americans and wolves get the treatment they deserve in this movie, bringing a new perspective to viewers without being preachy or maudlin.

Warning: When the grizzly makes his appearance, it is when you least expect, and it will make your heart jump. And it is the biggest grizzly I have ever seen in my life. My hat goes off to the animal trainers in this film.

To me, this movie warms my heart. It offers a lot of things about human being. If you like movies about friendship, life, adventure. I think this one will not fail you. Btw if you don't like dogs, get Tom and Jerry.

This is an absolutely incredible story that touches your soul and warms your heart. The development of the relationship between a younger and an older man, compliments and mirrors in many ways the development of the relationship between the young man and the wolf/dog. Compassion, trust, love, pain...all of these abound in this movie. In addition to the touching story is the awesome Alaskan landcape and sceenery. We own this movie and have watched it many times, yet we never tire of it's honesty. A highly recommended movie...You won't be dissapointed!!!

It's a little different than the book, but a wonderful movie nonetheless.... My only complaint is that it's not on DVD.. major bummer!

The movie White Fang is no where as good as the book and it doesn't follow the book at all. It doesn't say anything about White Fangs rival Lip-Lip who is a pure domesticated dog with the Mackenzie Tribe. And also it doesn't tell you about his whole life, his family his mom, etc. Born To Death.

As much as I did enjoy watching Ethan Hawke in this movie (who is, by the way, one of my favorite actors), it was not enough to make me really appreciate this sorry attempt at a movie based on my favorite novel. The plot, as anyone who has read the book can see, was distorted from the book. Major plot points were entirely left out. I was wondering when they were going to introduce White Fang's past-- he was originally with an Indian tribe before his owner sold him off for more whiskey. I wanted to see the trip Jack took and White Fang's loneliness, it was perhaps the most important part of the book, as they showed love in a creature who was once viewed as an emotionless beast. One more problem I had with the movie was it's ending. Book-wise, Jack does move but White Fang goes with him. Major turning points are left out here, also.

Fortunately, the key morals were kept with the theme of developing animal friendships and a sympathy towards all creatures. I also liked the bond between Ethan Hawke and White Fang in the movie, it looked very natural and relaxed.

All in all, I wouldn't watch this movie if I had the chance again. It just doesn't do the book justice. And if you have seen this movie and not read the book, please do yourself the favor and check it out. It's an amazing novel.