The Bear
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Movie Reviews of The Bear
Movie Review: "The greatest thrill is not to kill, but to let live"
Summary: 5 Stars
Truer words were never spoken. This movie deftly illustrates both the inate similarities and disturbing rifts between mankind and the animals with which we share this planet. A sincere, moving, and thought provoking drama that paints a vivid cinematic picture of compassion for all living things.What makes this movie so great is the way all of its characters are portrayed. There is no clear villian or hero, but rather simple creatures following their basic instincts, including the humans. Our first impulse is to judge the humans (played wonderfully by Jack Wallace and Tcheky Karyo) as evil, but really pay attention and you'll find they are quite, well, human. The bear characters, Youk (cub) and Bart (grizzly) portray emotions and feelings stronger than any other animal in any movie I've ever seen. They truly steal the show here.
But the obvious difference in the sides is that while the bears kill only for survival, humans kill for recreation, which, as this movie clearly intended to say, is wrong. ... Maybe they'd benefit from watching this movie, from experiencing the change and lesson Karyo's character goes through, and discovering that indeed, the greatest thrill is not to kill, but to let live.
Movie Review: Beautifully Done -
Summary: 5 Stars
This is such an endearing story of a baby grizzly and its struggle to stay alive in the wild. The film was made in 1989 and a classic tale of survival against all odds.
There is a small amount of dialogue in the movie, but it is basically a story of a bear cub's first year of life; one endearing scene after another. The bear cub's mother is killed while digging in a bee's nest for honey. A large rock drops on her and the baby cub at first does not understand. He digs out rocks around her, but gives up and sleeps close to her the first night she died. Somehow the cub latches onto an adult male grizzly who has been wounded by a bullet from a hunter. Despite male grizzly's instinct to kill cubs, he lets the cub follow and learn. He takes care of this young cub during the summer, including tossing fish his way before eating himself. He protects against many threats. There are scenes with hunters, dogs and cougars attacking, but they survive for the winter hibernation. It is a beautiful film. The actions and behaviors of the bears are amazing.
Movie Review: "The Greatest Thrill Is Not To Kill, But To Let Live"
Summary: 5 Stars
The above quote is by James Oliver Curwood, author of The Grizzly King, the novel on which this film is based to an extent.This film is among the most wonderful films that I have ever seen. It is rare to see a film that displays such a beautiful message in such a simple and wonderful story as this one does.
The film takes you through the trials of Youk's first year as a bear cub. You see that Youk and other animals have feelings, just like people do. To those who say that we share no qualities with animals, you are wrong. In my opinion, animals are more truthful in their emotions and feelings than people often are.
This film has a very touching story, with powerful scenes that will make you laugh, cry, and put you on the edge of your seat from the start of the film through to its finale. Watch the film for at least five minutes, you'll be cheering for that little guy (Youk) and his friend, Bart. You'll be hooked at that point.
Whatever your age or preference in movies is, give this film a chance, and you won't be disappointed.
Movie Review: Breathtaking and Moving! A Must See!
Summary: 5 Stars
'The Bear' is a fantastic nature film and then some that is not to be missed, with absolutely breathtaking nature and mountain vistas! In short, it is a story about hunter and hunted. The main actors are in fact, real life bears, who were trained to be in front of movie cameras but in a real life mountain setting. They are very very convincing to say the least, and they will touch your heart. The 'cuteness factor' is off the scale here. In addition, there are 2 other main human actors, the hunters, in this case. 'The Bear' is chock full of many profound messages and lessons, the main one being that all life is precious and sacred, and that animals have a right to their natural habitat and to be free from suffering undue cruelty, as do we. This is a lesson that knows no political or ideological bounds, that all humans can and should relate to. If this movie does not touch you in any way, you are an automaton. I am a grown man of 43, and I got very misty during some powerful scenes. Don't miss this excellent work of art!Movie Review: jeeez
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the most touching story I've ever seen put to film. Whether you love bears or not, this movie will touch your heart forever. It's the story of a cub and his protector friend, an older male bear that takes care of him after his mother is killed. This is not a documentary but a movie with exceptional actors, animals included. One-of-a-kind and containing maybe five or ten lines of dialogue, the Bear is an incredible achievement that anyone would appreciate. This movie would be especially appropriate for children.
The DVD is a must, the scenery is gorgeous! did I just say gorgeous?
Even though the disc is only single layered and there were dust particles on the original film at the time of transfer (in the beginning of the movie and at the end only), the overall transfer to DVD is awesome. 2.35:1 aspect ratio (the widest) AND enhanced for widescreen TV's (not the 2.35:1 that just squishes everybody on a 16x9 TV).
BRAVO!