Wolfen
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Movie Reviews of Wolfen
Movie Review: For Them There Can be No Lies
Summary: 5 Stars
Every once in a while there comes to the horror genre a film that is something more, which leaves the viewer unnexpectedly pondering. Hitchcock was a master at this, and, more recently we have had 'Seven,' and 'Silence of the Lambs.' Coming in the 1980's, when the werewolf film was largely beinng redefined ('The Howling,' and 'An American Werewolf in London') 'Wolfen' truly set itself apart.Of course, the fact that it is not exactly a werewolf film has a bit to do with that. Set in a New York City that seems almost post devastation, with scene after scene in the worst possible slums it is a revelation of people in woeful straits, and a study of the predators (human and otherwise) that live among them. The film also flirts with Native American reality and myths and the nature of the pressures of urbanization.P>The bleak scene making, the totally believable performances by all the actors and the adept use of just enough violence and special effects combine to provide a compelling experience for the watcher. Michael Wadleigh (who also directed 'Woodstock') displays a sense of timing that uses each discovery to catapult the tension to new levels. This is not a film that permits clinical distance, but which strives to create a tumult of ideas that crystallize into a grand finale.
'Wolfen' is a horror film that begs the question of what really is the true horror, the monster or the man. My only regret is that this disc is pure film with no effort to provide any of the traditional extra features. I was hoping for at least an interview or two, or even a short on the filmmaking, but none of that is provided. Even so, I recommend this as a special treat for all horror buffs.
Movie Review: 4.75 Stars. There is life that preys on us as we prey on the earth. A Horror film with a message.
Summary: 5 Stars
Wolfen is not a werewolf movie, don't go into this film expecting or wanting that, go into this film with an open mind.
At the beginning of the film a real estate tycoon is killed, his wife, and there driver by something unknown. A New York City Detective Dewey Wilson is put on the case who is played by Albert Finney. Dewey has had personal problems, he eats donuts after running and he delivers quick one liners like a detective in an old film noir. Gregory Hines assists Finney's character as a coroner who is funny and witty, he is the kind of guy we don't want to die in a horror film.
The higher ups want answers to the wealthy important man's death and do everything they can to blame it on terrorism. Wow, hard to believe this was made in 1981 and not today. The real estate tycoon was breaking ground on a new project and was planning on demolishing an entire area of slums, but these slums are a primal hunting ground for something. The film asks us, who are the real savages? Again ringing more true today and how we are destroying the earth and sucking everything we can out of it, but in Wolfen there are consequences, could it be gods we are to answer too?
The atmosphere is also notable you can feel it, from cold breathe showing, the feeling of autumn, the shots of New York, the wind ominously blowing in the night, thunder as something lurks outside our window, all good stuff.
Again, go into this with an open mind and not expecting a Werewolf movie, and you'll experience a lot more, a horror film with a heart and a message and horror fans you may get some blood and heads rolling about.
Movie Review: "THEY DON'T MAKE MOVIES LIKE WOLFEN ANYMORE"
Summary: 5 Stars
Whitley Striebers book "Wolfen" explains alot more than this movie ever could. I still feel this movie was done very well. I was dissapointed that this dvd only has a trailer and no other special features. Wolfen was filmed beautifully in New York, Bklyn, Bronx, Staten Island. Wolfen really caught New York during 1980-1981,the big apple was some what different then. This film eerily catches the Bronx in a cold septic view. Wolfen made you very aware of the sociol class, poverty and drug problems of America during the early 1980s. The soundtrack by James Horner is simply awesome. In my opinion Wolfen was the best of the wolf movies of the early 1980s. They dont make movies like this anymore. This was Michael Wadleighs last film but really a well directed film with some interesting actors and charachters. Wolfen does have some political views as well as regarding mans technology against natures, and the treatment of the American Indian and thier connection to the wolf. Albert Finney plays an excellent NYPD detective. The late Gregory Hines an excellent pathologist. Veteran actor Dick O'neil plays a believable NYPD Captain. Diana Venora whatever became of Diane, but her charachter was really interesting to. This film also supplies some great landscape shots as well. People will have different views of Wolfen,but in all very entertaining. Take out of "Wolfen" what you will. "Wolfen knows all, there could be no lying". Michael Wadliegh and his crew do an awesome job with a steadicam and a louma crane capturing the predators prospective. A very well crafted film with some ambiguity.......Movie Review: Wolfen
Summary: 5 Stars
"This was a fantastic movie, I actually found myself on the side of the wolfen in this one, as well as the Native Americans who have a lot in common with the wolfen it would seem." Having been driven off their land and placed on reservations due to the white mans land developement in the past." As modern mans progress takes over more and more land, land developement robs the Wolfen of their natural habitat. The Wolfen soon seek shelter in the run down neighborhoods of the inner city. Turning their attention on the homeless and empoverished poor souls of our society for a food source, "as well as anyone else that comes across their path." But as those in high positions threaten the Wolfen's inner town habitat, "The Wolfen take their stand!" Detective Albert Finney soon involves Gregory Hines, with his investigation into the murders that have taken place in the impoverished neighborhoods of New York City. "But it isn't long before Albert Finney soon finds himself in an emotional tug of war." If you haven't seen this one as of yet, you really need too! "It really makes you stop and think, and stirs the emotions, it did mine!" Garry E. Lewis Author of The Rileyville Mystery and The Curse of The Devil's Wolf Strap.WolfenMovie Review: Wolfen has much, much more to say than just 'boo!'.
Summary: 5 Stars
Wolfen is a very rare species in the horror genre in that it actually has something to say besides 'boo!' It is actually a well done urban fable about the folly of man's belief in his inherent domination of nature. Albert Finney is good as the NYPD cop who is assigned to solve a series of uncharacteristically grizzly murders.
Gregory Hines crackles as the smarmy coroner. But it is really the camerawork that is the star of Wolfen. It is first rate. For the first part of the movie, the camera IS the vicious beast, stalking then attacking its unsuspecting prey in an array of dizzying, infrared swatches of terror.
The camerawork is so good in metaphorically being the killer that when we get our first glimpse of the actual killer, it isn't as frightening. The photographer also deserves kudos for a magnificent job of portraying a very different New York City than most of us are used to seeing. In Wolfen, it is surreally cold and seems almost devoid of human warmth. It's like a giant cage in which our characters are plopped--perfect! To sum it up, Wolfen is literally a must-see.