Grizzly Man
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Movie Reviews of Grizzly Man
Movie Review: Honest Look At One Man's Obsession
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is a brilliant and honest look at one man's obsession. The story told here is not so much one about saving bears as it is about how far a person will go to escape reality. Treadwell was not a scientist nor was he learned about the true nature of animals, however he had a passion and he stuck with that passion up until his final moments. Was he crazy, insane or mentally ill...maybe, but that does not detract from the importance of his underlying message. Sometimes it takes someone who is a little "off" to show the world how "off" everything else truly is. Getting a glimpse of Treadwell's unedited moments were what truly brought this film home. Without seeing that, the viewer would have had much less understanding about who the man really was. Emotional, riveting, and wonderfully put together. So much more than just a nature film. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!Movie Review: Watch those foxes and you'll see what's really in the subject's heart
Summary: 5 Stars
Yes, Timothy Treadwell was certainly narcissistic; he clearly tried to create a personality that screamed "hey, look at me!" And his life among the bears was just as much about filling certain voids, disappointments, and shortcomings in his own life as it was about protecting the animals.
But, oh, those animals. There was a genuine rapport between Mr. Treadwell and his subjects. It wasn't just in his head. The way those little foxes followed him around all during the movie (playing with him, sitting on the roof of his tent, etc.) will break your heart. Maybe the bears ultimately didn't have a clue, but those little foxes knew that Timothy Treadwell, whatever else was going on in his head, genuinely loved the wild denizens of the Alaskan wilderness. So, for me, the central tragedy of the movie resonated well beyond feelings of "well, his death was a shame but he kind of asked for it." Or, to put it another way, though a definite animal lover, this cynical reviewer doesn't usually anthropomorphize our four-legged friends, but I somehow know that those foxes mourned and were saddened by their strange human companion Timothy Treadwell, so that made me mourn Mr. Treadwell, too, at least more than I would have otherwise, if I'm honest.
On the special features front, an excellent look at the scoring sessions of the film, rich with comments and input by director Werner Herzog, further enhanced this special little film. I enjoy special features that genuinely illuminate the creative objectives of a film's director, and the way his or her process fulfills those objectives, and this fifty-plus minute extra feature did that nicely.
This unique film, perhaps the first genuine "constructed from found footage" project (unlike the enjoyable yet ersatz docs "The Blair Witch Project" and "Cloverfield) is highly recommended for documentary fans. Its strange and moving portrait is one for the ages.
Movie Review: Okay, I'll Admit it...
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to hear the audio tape of Treadwell's death. Morbid fascination? Perhaps. And, I probably would be traumatized afterwards. Still, I wanted to hear it.
I find Herzog's self-righteous reason for not including the audio footage laughable. Why did HE listen to the tape? The coroner gives a very detailed description of what is going on while Treadwell is being attacked by the bear, so other than to satisfy his own morbid curiosity, there was no need for Herzog to listen to the tape. And, though Herzog recommends to Treadwell's ex-girlfriend (the owner of the tape) that the tape should be destroyed, reportedly the tape still exists. With the interest in Treadwell's life growing, I think she is very much aware of the tape's value.
Movie Review: Grizzly Man is great!
Summary: 4 Stars
A must see for all film buffs, "real" people who seem like characters
in a wacky film
Movie Review: Amazing Film
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a super well done documentary about an intensely thought-provoking story. A story of a troubled man yearning for peace and a world that is good; a very intense story.