great movie
Added 10/2/2009
wonderful movie, have shared with several friends.they don't make movies like this one any more. I watched with my grandkids, they loved it
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My favorite movie
Added 9/2/2009
This movie was made more than 20 years ago. I never watched this one before, this is my most favorite movie now. If you are animal lover, you will love it.The story makes you think what life should be.
And great scenery in whole movie. I can watch this
over and over. I just love it!
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Great Movie
Added 6/20/2009
I'm an animal lover, but even if you're not an animal lover, this movie can be enjoyed by anyone. It doesn't have much dialogue, but it doesn't need it - because watching the orphaned bear cub and the grown male bear taking care of each other is hard to take your eyes off the screen. It is a very touching movie. After watching it the first time, I had to buy the DVD for my own collection, too.
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A Stunningly Beautiful Film
Added 6/13/2009
I first watched this film many years ago and loved it then. However, I had almost forgotten about it until I saw an excerpt on an e-mail ("The Cougar"). I purchased the DVD and was entranced by my second acquaintance--and I, for one, was thankful it was in full screen because widescreen is so constricted on my TV that it is almost impossible to watch. I expect that the scenery does shine even more in widescreen that works but it's plenty beautiful for me as is.
The story of the orphaned bear cub and his big Kodiak protector is one of the most poignant I've ever seen and I didn't detect anything phony about it. I was truly amazed at the way the director managed the animals and the glorious scenic shoots, especially after seeing the two special semi-documentaries in the DVD's special features. They should cure anyone who thinks the animal sounds aren't real or otherwise distrusts the legitimate nature of the film.
I do agree that this is not a film for young children or particularly sensitive ones as there is a considerable amount of violence (rock slide killing the mother bear; shooting of Bart; bloody fight with the dogs; killing of the deer))fairly early in the story and the menacing presence of the hunters is always hanging over the bears.
This is clearly a pro-animal film but I do not think it portrays the hunters in a totally unfavorable light. They are seen as rough men but not without a certain sense of justice and fair play, since Bart is spared in return for sparing one of the hunters. And if that seems a bit preposterous to the cynics in the crowd, please just try to go with the flow here.
However, after all is said and done, the star of this film is Youk, the cub, who is completely endearing throughout. And he is followed closely by Bart, his big friend, a really astonishing performer. All in all, a truly dazzling film--beautiful, funny in parts, engrossing and ultimately satisfying. But certainly not for Adam Sandler or Jim Carrey fans, who would definitely be in the wrong Blockbuster section here.
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Amazing wildlife footage
Added 6/12/2009
Even though this story of a young bear learning to survive in the wild was carefully staged by trainers and photographers, it is still awesome and amazing to watch. Beautiful scenery and breath-taking interaction amongst the animals. A must see for the entire family! Be aware there is very little human diologe, and the sounds from the critters are authentic!
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great movie
Added 10/2/2009
wonderful movie, have shared with several friends.they don't make movies like this one any more. I watched with my grandkids, they loved it
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My favorite movie
Added 9/2/2009
This movie was made more than 20 years ago. I never watched this one before, this is my most favorite movie now. If you are animal lover, you will love it.The story makes you think what life should be.
And great scenery in whole movie. I can watch this
over and over. I just love it!
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Great Movie
Added 6/20/2009
I'm an animal lover, but even if you're not an animal lover, this movie can be enjoyed by anyone. It doesn't have much dialogue, but it doesn't need it - because watching the orphaned bear cub and the grown male bear taking care of each other is hard to take your eyes off the screen. It is a very touching movie. After watching it the first time, I had to buy the DVD for my own collection, too.
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