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Summary: Grizzlier the better!
Review: I saw Grizzly, or Claws as it is known as here in the United Kingdom, 5 years ago. I really enjoyed it. It is one of many American B movies, that tries to steal some of the audience that Jaws captured. The story centres round an 18ft bear which goes around eating people and really thats it. This movie I'm sure at the time frightened people, but now it's more amusing than frightening. Christopher George is the only cast member I have heard of, and he is very good in this movie. Unfortunately this movie like so many 1970's B movies, has not aged well. The picture is perfect, but it's the style of filming and close ups, and big hair that date it. Still it's one of my favourite 1970's American B movies, and I really would recommend it to anyone with a passion for retro movies. A real gem 10/10:)
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Summary: Anti-Bear Propaganda
Review: I saw this movie as a kid in the mid-1970s, and it didn't seem plausible even then. Grizzlies, like other bears, generally avoid confrontations with humans unless they perceive a direct threat to themselves or their cubs. They deserve our admiration and protection rather than the villification of this insipid "entertainment", so don't support it by purchasing this video. Get the excellent National Geographic videos on Grizzlies and other bears instead, and find out what they're REALLY like!
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Summary: 70's Action film that is quite fun
Review: I would have to categorize "Grizzly" as an action film more than a horror film. Basically that fabulous Christopher George is on the hunt for this bear gone mad. Though a bit slow at times, and full of that sexism we all know so well, Grizzly is really an enjoyable flick. The bear attacks are fairly bloody, and the acting (save for c. george) is pretty bad, but its likeable fare in the vein of such greats as "Ssss" "Squirm", "Piranha", and the lesser "Slugs".
Rating: 
Summary: Jaws on land? Not even close...
Review: I'm not sure what movie the viewers who gave this film five stars where watching, but it sure wasn't the one I saw. Maybe their reviews are based off a different rating system than the one here, like one that uses 20 stars...while watching Grizzly (1976), one cannot help but notice how much the film 'borrows' from the extremely successful 1975 Spielberg movie Jaws. Unfortunately, director William Girdler is no Spielberg. The movie stars B actor Christopher George as Ranger Michael Kelly, who some may remember from TV's Rat Patrol, as Sgt. Sam Troy. Also starring is Richard Jaekel as a naturalist by the name of Arthur Scott. I best remember Jaekel from the Lee Marvin film, The Dirty Dozen (1967), and I felt quite sorry for him that his career has sunk to the point where he got stuck in this pile of a movie.
The film starts off with the brutal killing of two, comely young women in a national park. Limbs are torn, blood is shown, but the only thing we see of the attacker is a pretty phony looking paw groping the women. The now deceased women are found, examined by a coroner, who informs Ranger Kelly that the women where mauled by a bear, a big bear. This sets up the search for the bear, and also for the killing of some more people. Naturalist Arthur Scott, or Scotty, is called in from the woods, and he speaks of the bear being at least 15 feet tall and weighing between 2,000 to 3,000 pounds, based on the size and depth of the bear's paw print tracks, which he has examined.
Most of the film is the characters trying to find the bear, and the bear attacking and killing more people. We don't get to see the bear often, mostly through POV (point of view) shots, which can be useful and create suspense when used properly and in limited fashion, but where way overused here, and quickly became annoying. Hunters show up, things happen, and it's all pretty boring. I don't mind when films take from more successful films, but here the pillaging from Jaws was so very blatant it only served to highlight just how poor this movie was compared to Jaws. Ranger Kelly (Chief Brody), Naturalist Scott (Matt Hooper), hunter Don Stobler (Quint), Charley Kittridge, The National Park Supervisor (Mayor Larry Vaughn), it's all here and more. Even specific scenes were lifted and not very competently inserted into this movie. Had there been an ounce of originality present, I would have been inclined to judge the film less harshly, but there wasn't. Not one bit. Also, there were a number of scenes with things that just made no sense. A perfect example...Ranger Kelly's quasi love interest is presented early on, and she is, we find out, a professional photographer. Well, after finding the remains of the two women mauled at the beginning of the film, she's at the site taking pictures. Only thing is, it's in the middle of the night, and she never once uses a flash. What kind of pictures was she taking? If you've ever been in the deep woods in the middle of the night, you'll know how dark it can get. And she was supposed to be a professional photographer? There are a ton of discrepancies like this throughout the film. After awhile, these things gave me a headache, and I just decided to go with the flow, and ride this dog out to the end. And what an end! I won't spoil it, but I laughed so hard at the abruptness of the final scene, and couldn't help question just exactly where the character acquired the piece of ordinance he had, useful as it was. And do bears drink gasoline?
The picture quality on this Nutech Digital Inc. release is pretty poor, but watchable, and is presented in full screen format. Don't bother looking for special features of any kind. Heck, there aren't even chapter stops here, which, to me, is a sign of uber-cheapness. I know the film was like only ten bucks, but would it have killed someone to included chapter stops? I guess so...I know many films have tried to catch a ride on the meaty Jaws gravy train, some being moderately successful, but this one tried to align itself just a little too closely, causing a copious amount of dislike to be generated within this viewer. That, along with the just all around poor release on to DVD, elicits a two star rating, which is generous, in my opinion. Oh yeah, a little tip...if you are ever in the woods searching for a giant killer bear that's eating people, avoid separating from your group to take a half nekkid bath in the river, especially if you're a woman. Grizzly bears seem to like to eat mostly women, especially scantily clad ones. Movies teach us so much...
Cookieman108
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Summary: Jaws on land? Not even close...
Review: I'm not sure what movie the viewers who gave this film five stars where watching, but it sure wasn't the one I saw. Maybe their reviews are based off a different rating system than the one here, like one that uses 20 stars... While watching Grizzly (1976), one cannot help but notice how much the film 'borrows' from the extremely successful 1975 Spielberg movie Jaws. Unfortunately, director William Girdler is no Spielberg. The movie stars B actor Christopher George as Ranger Michael Kelly, who some may remember from TV's Rat Patrol, as Sgt. Sam Troy. Also starring is Richard Jaekel as a naturalist by the name of Arthur Scott. I best remember Jaekel from the Lee Marvin film, The Dirty Dozen (1967), and I felt quite sorry for him that his career has sunk to the point where he got stuck in this pile of a movie. The film starts off with the brutal killing of two, comely young women in a national park. Limbs are torn, blood is shown, but the only thing we see of the attacker is a pretty phony looking paw groping the women. The now deceased women are found, examined by a coroner, who informs Ranger Kelly that the women where mauled by a bear, a big bear. This sets up the search for the bear, and also for the killing of some more people. Naturalist Arthur Scott, or Scotty, is called in from the woods, and he speaks of the bear being at least 15 feet tall and weighing between 2,000 to 3,000 pounds, based on the size and depth of the bear's paw print tracks, which he has examined. Most of the film is the characters trying to find the bear, and the bear attacking and killing more people. We don't get to see the bear often, mostly through POV (point of view) shots, which can be useful and create suspense when used properly and in limited fashion, but where way overused here, and quickly became annoying. Hunters show up, things happen, and it's all pretty boring. I don't mind when films take from more successful films, but here the pillaging from Jaws was so very blatant it only served to highlight just how poor this movie was compared to Jaws. Ranger Kelly (Chief Brody), Naturalist Scott (Matt Hooper), hunter Don Stobler (Quint), Charley Kittridge, The National Park Supervisor (Mayor Larry Vaughn), it's all here and more. Even specific scenes were lifted and not very competently inserted into this movie. Had there been an ounce of originality present, I would have been inclined to judge the film less harshly, but there wasn't. Not one bit. Also, there were a number of scenes with things that just made no sense. A perfect example...Ranger Kelly's quasi love interest is presented early on, and she is, we find out, a professional photographer. Well, after finding the remains of the two women mauled at the beginning of the film, she's at the site taking pictures. Only thing is, it's in the middle of the night, and she never once uses a flash. What kind of pictures was she taking? If you've ever been in the deep woods in the middle of the night, you'll know how dark it can get. And she was supposed to be a professional photographer? There are a ton of discrepancies like this throughout the film. After awhile, these things gave me a headache, and I just decided to go with the flow, and ride this dog out to the end. And what an end! I won't spoil it, but I laughed so hard at the abruptness of the final scene, and couldn't help question just exactly where the character acquired the piece of ordinance he had, useful as it was. And do bears drink gasoline? The picture quality on this Nutech Digital Inc. release is pretty poor, but watchable, and is presented in full screen format. Don't bother looking for special features of any kind. Heck, there aren't even chapter stops here, which, to me, is a sign of uber-cheapness. I know the film was like only ten bucks, but would it have killed someone to included chapter stops? I guess so...I know many films have tried to catch a ride on the meaty Jaws gravy train, some being moderately successful, but this one tried to align itself just a little too closely, causing a copious amount of dislike to be generated within this viewer. That, along with the just all around poor release on to DVD, elicits a two star rating, which is generous, in my opinion. Oh yeah, a little tip...if you are ever in the woods searching for a giant killer bear that's eating people, avoid separating from your group to take a half nekkid bath in the river, especially if you're a woman. Grizzly bears seem to like to eat mostly women, especially scantily clad ones. Movies teach us so much... Cookieman108
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Summary: True Grizzly Terror!!
Review: If there was a grizzly that could terroize a community this movie portrays how it would be done. Excellent scenery to bring this movie to life. Made in the 70's so appreciate the movie for its time. The movie builds to an exciting and powerful ending. Definately a lifetime favorite in horror movies!
Rating: 
Summary: Grizzly-Not all bad.
Review: It may be a bloody movie but it also has some very beautifull scenery and some excellent acting. I do recommend for children to be under adult supervision while watching. It is worth your time to check it out.
Rating: 
Summary: Grizzly
Review: It'a a great movie for a B movie fan. I agree with the VHS being of better quality than the DVD. The "State Park in Georgia" is what you are wondering about it's Black Rock Mountain State Park in Rabun County GA. Same county as the Cult Favorite, "Deliverance", as well as the John Denver "Foxfire", and the Disney Classic "The Great Locomotive Chase". But folks, No Grizzly here, Maybe they should have done a Giant Black Bear. But all in all a great movie for those of us who could do without the matrix stuff in our lives.
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Summary: unlike Prophecy, this bear's very tough
Review: last saw this movie in 1985 on VHS(the big thing) when I was fifteen. It was out in '76. The most disturbing two scenes I remember were the two girls who were the first victims. If you don't like graphix, don't even give this a try. If you are a morbid obsessive freak like me, go for it man! It is lacking in charm like most 70's B. S. but it is good on a different scale.
Rating:
Summary: unlike Prophecy, this bear's very tough
Review: last saw this movie in 1985 on VHS(the big thing) when I was fifteen. It was out in '76. The most disturbing two scenes I remember were the two girls who were the first victims. If you don't like graphix, don't even give this a try. If you are a morbid obsessive freak like me, go for it man! It is lacking in charm like most 70's B. S. but it is good on a different scale.
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