Alone in the Wilderness
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Movie Reviews of Alone in the Wilderness
Movie Review: Quite inspiring and impressive!
Summary: 5 Stars
Alone in the Wilderness is a collection of film footage captured by Dick Proenneke, as he roughed it in the wilds of Alaska. The film documents his settlement and construction of a log cabin in Twin Lakes, and is narrated by Bob Swerer using Dick's own journals that he kept during that time.
This guy was amazing. One easily forgiven male chauvinistic remark aside, the documentary presents us with a very capable, impressive human being. Watch as Dick strips trees to form his cabin logs, notches each one for a perfect fit, then proceeds to build the cabin, roof it, build clever hinges out of nothing but wood, and even more. Quite ingenious.
Aside from filming his progress on the cabin, Dick also documented his adventures as he explored the nearby wilderness, encountering bears, sheep, caribou, and even a comical wolverine.
Other documentaries on Dick Proenneke are available as well, I'll probably buy them, and you might even get a kick out of Bob Swerer's CD "You Don't Know Me" which showcases his colorful singing voice.
I recommend this documentary to anyone interested in human acheivement, solitude, wildlife, nature and being at one with the great outdoors.
Movie Review: Beautiful adventure movie
Summary: 5 Stars
When you first see this movie you will probably think it was shot for the movie theatres but it is really just one guy with a camera documenting his adventure in the wilderness. Little did he know he did such a great job it rivals what is released today in both quality and interest.
You will also be amazed at how easy he makes it seem to live alone in the wilderness, building a cabin and surviving through very cold temperatures, and along the way documenting things such as air and water temperatures, ice depths, animal movements, etc. He also shows how he built things he needed like a spoon and sled, also how he found food and kept warm through the winter.
And the beauty of the area is astounding! No wonder he picked it for a location to live, a nice lake and mountain range, he shows the surrounding area as well, climbing to the highest peaks to film.
The only drawback here is the film is too short, apparently he filmed much more but most was lost due to deterioration of the movie reels. What is left here is a real gem, a must for anyone that loves nature. Great narration caps it off, a real treat for all.
Movie Review: Amazing
Summary: 5 Stars
No sound effects, no special effects, no script, the only voice is a narrator reading segments from One Man's Wilderness, yet this film is as compelling as any oscar winning, special effects extravaganza.Is it Boring to watch a man building a cabin, hiking through the woods, filming wildlife, living day-to-day? On paper it sounds that way but you find yourself entranced nonetheless. It is worthy of the book and incredibly relaxing to watch. Proenneke's skill and Know-how is amazing. The seeming ease in which he builds and goes about his daily routine is awesome in it's own sense, yet talented people make things look easy and we all know that this was no mean feat. His love of nature and of the land shows through. There are many scenes of the landscape and wildlife that left even my active ,two yr old daughter mesmerized(you would have thought that Barney was on)
Just like the book, the film preaches(without preaching) the message: work hard, be self reliant, respect the world around you...ECT. Highly recommended to young and old and to families. This is an inspirational film I'm glad I watched and glad I watched more than once..
Movie Review: Zen Meditation
Summary: 5 Stars
If I could give this production 10 stars, I would. I honestly can't put into words how amazing this DVD is, or how much I admire Dick Proenneke. Everything about this DVD is pure relaxation and meditation, and we watch in complete fascination as this man builds a cabin by hand before a magnificent backdrop of mountains, water, and sky, and explores the land around him while living on his own. The wildlife footage is fantastic, as is the soundtrack, and narration by Bob Swerer. All of it is soothing and peaceful -- it is true nourishment for the soul. My 4 year old daughter talks about Mr. Proenneke all the time, and about building her own cabin in "a different wilderness" (her words), and says to me with the true earnesty of a 4 yr old "Mama, I love Dick Proenneke." To which I say, "I know sweetheart, I do too." We watch this A LOT, and I never tire of it. It is a beautiful testament to living in complete rhythm with life, and being satisfied with being. Even that is hard to put into words. It's just something everyone should see, about a sentiment many have forgotten.Movie Review: One man's answer to the call of the wild
Summary: 5 Stars
A lot of people fantasize about running off to Alaska and living in the wilderness. In 1968,One man, Dick Proenneke actually did it and luckily for us he took his cameras and diary with him. Proenneke was a tough guy with a gentle humor and an almost poetic love of nature. He built his own cabin, hunted, fished, planted and watched the wildlife go by. He lived like this for 30 years and only left because at 80 something he felt like he was slowing down a bit.
After watching for only a few minutes I was struck by how much you need to know in order to survive in the wild for even a few days. Proenneke was a carpenter and mason and had a good knowlege of science. His idea for a "refrigerator" probably would never occur to most of us today. I only wish the documentary could've been longer. The life of Dick Proenneke was really remarkable. I plan to get the book that goes along with the film. If you love the TV show Survivorman (I do) then Alone in the Wilderness is perfect for you.