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Movie Reviews of White Fang
Movie Review: White Fang
Summary: 5 Stars
I was very pleased. Will order other movies.
Thanks,
Diana Myers
Movie Review: Lovely scenery
Summary: 4 Stars
I've never read Jack London's book, but it's certainly on my wishlist. And after seeing this film I think I might finally get around to buying it.
Ethan Hawke plays Jack Conroy a young gold prospector in Canada/Alaska during the gold rush of the late 19th century. His story is without considerable peril and seems to take a backseat to the more intimate story of a young wolf cub who loses his mother and ventures out into the world on his own. Many people (kind, cruel and indifferent) interact and encounter the wolf before Jack adopts him as "White Fang".
The scenes of the cub hugging his dying mother are heartbreaking, and the training the filmmakers did with the animals is really impressive. A disclaimer pops up before the film begins to explain that although all the animal cruelty looks realistic is was done safely.
The scenery is wonderful, but I am puzzled as to why director Randall Kleiser didn't shoot it in anamorphic Panavision. When filming in breathtaking parts of the world it's kinda dumb to not take full advantage. The resulting picture looks a bit TV-ish. But it's a minor quibble.
Basil Poledouris' score is also great. I am convinced Hans Zimmer might have also contributed as there are a couple of tracks that have the early 90s Zimmer sound. But it's definitely Poledouris' show, and it's a shame that a definitive score CD was never released.
For those of you who love wolf, adventure and great outdoors movies, this one is a must.
Movie Review: Commendable job by Disney
Summary: 4 Stars
Disney does a commendable job with Jack London's novel White Fang. One of the best aspects of this film is just the great scenery itself, with the cold, icy backdrop of Alaska as part of the story. They do a commendable job of telling the story while toning down the amount of violence presented in the novel. Because of this, this movie really can be considered a children's movie that still keeps the story of London's work intact.
Ethan Hawke plays Jack Conroy, who sets out in Alaska to search for gold after the passing of his father. There he meets Klaus, who teaches him about the possibilities of gold and also about the nature of wolves. They both go through their struggles and learn to finally become friends. Eventually Jack and White Fang, half wolf and half dog, cross paths, and there is a linking between the two later on in the film.
The story really is one that exemplifies trust, and we see this as Jack and the wolf gradually form a bond (this after the many harsh moments that White Fang has had to endure, such as learning to fight to the death with other wolves). As one reviewer mentioned, there are not only great performances by the actors, but also the animals in the film.
Some of the scenes are simulated (such as the fighting between the wolves), but they may still be seemingly too graphic for the young children. Still, overall, this a fantastic telling of this story.
Movie Review: Delightful Surprise
Summary: 4 Stars
I own this movie. First saw it on satellite because I love Jack London and the TIVO caught this because it is based on his novel. Even though it is different from the novel it captures the spirit of his story and as Ebert says, it is great entertainment in its own right. Anyone who loves canines is going to love this movie. Even some people I know who don't love canines, still loved the movie.
I liked it so much I bought the DVD. Excellent story, excellent soundtrack (the music is beautiful), excellent cinematography, excellent acting by both man and beast. Four stars because as like another previous reviewer, to release a movie as beautiful as this one in pan and scan instead of widescreen is a crime. Why Disney? This movie deserved widescreen. This movie is quality, maybe the best Disney live action movie, surely the best Disney live action movie I have ever seen. Good for repeated viewing at my house and well worth the purchase.
Movie Review: Not for young kids or long trips in the car
Summary: 4 Stars
While this was a really good movie, it didn't hold the attention of my 10 and 13 yr old. I thought it would be a great (and cheap) addition to our DVD collection that we use for road trips. We watched it at home and the comments from my teenage critic were, "When is this movie ever going to end?" The action is very slow.
Yes, it's a good movie but it would have been just as good watched on the Disney channel. There are scenes that will frighten young children and may give some adults nightmares. Near the begining of the film, a blue-faced corpse (hugging his dead dog) rolls out of his coffin down a snow-covered hill then slides along a frozen pond. As the main character tries to walk across the pond to retrieve the dead man's belongings, the ice cracks and both the boy and dead man are in the water.
This movie is geared for such a small audience...mature teens/adults who have an appreciation for the great outdoors.