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Summary: Hey, this is actually not a bad movie. Quite watchable.
Review: Brosnan is quite an actor who would try to play any role in any condition. I'd like to suggest that he quits the 007 movies ASAP as Sean Connery and tries to become more versatile as he has been before he just become a video game character. This Grey Owl movie is a living proof how good he is and should be. Like his Robinson Cruso, you could always feel how intense his role could become.
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Summary: Very Good Story - expect a different type of movie
Review: Don't expect allot of action in this movie. In fact the movie seems very quiet and peaceful. So quiet at times, that you may find yourself turning up the volume. The story line is set mainly as a romance.
The Story of Grey Owl is quite good. I wish not to give away any details, but I found the movie much better the second time I watched - when I knew Grey Owl's secret. I gave the movie 3 or 4 stars the first time I viewed it, and 4 to 5 stars the second time and after.
Grey Owl was a man who lived out his dream no matter how odd others would have found it(though few knew the real Grey Owl). The movie seems to encourage others to live their dreams.
The acting is great (again don't expect high action and suspense), and the scenery is grand.
If you like movies about the wilderness or Native Peoples and were not really impressed by this movie the first time you watched, try a second viewing. The movie is filled with details you may miss the first time.
The only drawback I thought is the historical accuracy of the movie, and the short span of Grey Owls life that was covered.
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Summary: Don't Waste Your Money
Review: Don't waste your money on buying this movie! Wait for cable. It's poorly done and the acting is horrible. It was difficult to sit through.
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Summary: Pierce Portrays His Talent Miraculously As Always
Review: Grey Owl is a wonderful film that makes you laugh and makes you cry by showing both humor and deep emotion. The star of the film, Pierce Brosnan, is a great actor with wonderful talent and comedic timing as well as his co-star Ann Gilpeau. Pierce has succeeded not only as a marvelous actor, but as a great producer also. As producer AND star of the film "Grey Owl" I think he did a more than wonderful job (as always) and if you haven't seen Pierce in much or if you are a fan I suggest you see this movie. It really is a touching story.
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Summary: ABOUT TIME
Review: Having read all Archie's books, Anahareo's book "Devil in Deerskins" and all of his publisher's (Lovat Dickson) books, I liked the movie. About time Gery Owl was reintroduced to the world! As stated in other reviews Pierce was a little 1940's movie Indian but he did all right. Essentially accurate it's difficult to tell a man's life in 2-3 hours. Attenborough is good with biographies but Hollywood is not in the business of making historical documentaries; movie "histories" are good for peaking one's interest--then go out and read about it yourself!
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Summary: ABOUT TIME
Review: Having read all Archie's books, Anahareo's book "Devil in Deerskins" and all of his publisher's (Lovat Dickson) books, I liked the movie. About time Gery Owl was reintroduced to the world! As stated in other reviews Pierce was a little 1940's movie Indian but he did all right. Essentially accurate it's difficult to tell a man's life in 2-3 hours. Attenborough is good with biographies but Hollywood is not in the business of making historical documentaries; movie "histories" are good for peaking one's interest--then go out and read about it yourself!
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Summary: ABOUT TIME
Review: Having read all Archie's books, Anahareo's book "Devil in Deerskins" and all of his publisher's (Lovat Dickson) books, I liked the movie. About time Gery Owl was reintroduced to the world! As stated in other reviews Pierce was a little 1940's movie Indian but he did all right. Essentially accurate it's difficult to tell a man's life in 2-3 hours. Attenborough is good with biographies but Hollywood is not in the business of making historical documentaries; movie "histories" are good for peaking one's interest--then go out and read about it yourself!
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Summary: Could of been done better........
Review: I am very fimiliar with the story of Grey Owl as I grew up in Northern Ontario not far from Chapleau, where Grey Owl lived at one point in his life. It was a average documentary about the Ojibway guide and trapper in the 1920s Canada. Grey Owl aka Archie is different from his fellow Indians - he is well versed, educated, and a brillant writer. Grey Owl eventually becomes a voice for the mindless exploitation of wild places and animals. Only until he goes to England does his past come back to haunt him. I agree with the other reviewer that Richard Attenborough decided too "clean up" Grey Owl's image. Grey Owl is a very important part of Canadian history and conservation, however the movie could of been done better....
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Summary: Wow - great autobiographical flick!
Review: I didn't know much about the story of Grey Owl much less that this story was a true one! I just bought it since I'm so much into indiginous people's history and stories and this didn't disappoint in the least! The story is a true one of an Englishman that moved to Canada at an early age and took on the role of a people he was fascinated with and becomes a trapper. He later grudgingly finds a special person who helps him strive to be more and he becomes one of our first environmentalists. I normally don't like to tell the story or give much away but I feel this is essential so you know what you are getting. In addition, many may wonder why in the heck Pierce Brosnan is playing the role of a Native American like I did! The message is a great one and despite the deception, Grey Owl's story is an extraordinary one. The DVD is excellent as it has some historical film you can view of the real Grey Owl in the earlier part of the last century. That alone makes this DVD an exception purchase. I wholeheartedly recommend it but cannot give 5 stars as I don't see it best in class for it's genre. However, it's among the better ones I've encountered for sure! It's an excellent addition to my DVD collection.
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Summary: Great history in story form.
Review: I just finished watching this film on VHS. Attenborough is brilliant to choose this vehicle to highlight the plight of our vanishing wilderness and the fight of all conservationists. The story of Grey Owl is one I had never heard of before. I am a lover of history, particularily, American History. Sacagewea is one of my all time favorites. Grey Owl is now right up there too! The scenary, music, acting and directing are beautiful. I would recomend this film to all.
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