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Summary: NATURE ALL TIME CLASSIC
Review: IF YOU WANT TO BE TAKEN INTO THE WORLD AND EXPERIANCE A BEARS LIFE WATCH THIS FILM.
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Summary: Impressive...remarkable.
Review: Is there any other movie with so much silence, but which speaks to me on so many levels? The Bear is captivating. You end up identifying with the little fella, because during our journey through the movie the bearling explores play, work, fear, loss, and joy. Ask me what is the one thing I'd change about this movie. Nothing.
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Summary: A gem as rare as the animals themselves
Review: Jean Jacque Annund has a rare gift, he seems to be able to almost communicate to the animals he films exactly what he wants them to do, and the animals do it. Not only do they do it, but also they do it well. The bear is Annund's animal adventure prior to Two Brothers, and it's an even more daring endeavor than the enduring and tragic tale of Kumal and Sangah. The reason its so daring is because there is less than ten minutes of human dialogue in the entire film. Despite the lack of human dialogue there's still a lot about this film that makes it enjoyable, watching animals do what they do, and communicate with each other and others in their environment. While some parents may express concern over the "violence" of this film I must stress that the movie isn't as violent as it is sadly realistic. The sad thing that parents need to realize is that people DO this sort of thing to the animals, and it needs to stop. That's the whole point of this film. We have our place in the world, and we need to stop encroaching on theirs. It's a message as necessary to children as the message of Schindler's List. They need to see this while they still have a heart to care. The Bear was the film that got me into Animal Welfare Activism. And even now I am a proud supporter of the World Wildlife Federation and the Save the Tiger Fund with what time and money I can give. We need more activists, more people that care. And the best way to do it is to let the kids see this film and be exposed to the reality of human ignorance, and cruelty, and the mindless slaughter of innocent animals for petty sport. Aside from that this film shines on many artistic levels. It's a true classic for animal lovers, and I love it. This film does for animals what Star Wars did for special effects. It's truly a gem as rare as the animal itself.
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Summary: YOUR ALL DUMB, THIS MOVIE IS GOOD CAUSE A BEAR TRIPS
Review: jesus, you people clearly dont understand this movie. its not a family story about the story of a bear and the invasions... its about a drug induced trip through the world of a bear, notice how the bear seems to eat some mushrooms that make his vision a little "goofier" than normal, with vibrant colors and hallucinations... just consider this next time before you watch this movie.
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Summary: A DAMN FINE MOVIE WITH ALMOST NO DIALOGUE...
Review: Pound for pound, the Bear has got to have the greatest cinematography of any movie from the late eighties/early nineties. It doesn't hurt that it also has almost no dialogoue.
Hollywood super-veteran/uber-Bear, Bart the Bear, turns in the performance of his life as well.
I was sad to hear the Bart had passed a few years ago...he was one hell of an actor.
This is one hell of a movie.
If you haven't seen it, you must.
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Summary: Is this the best animal movie ever made?
Review: Quite simply, this movie is outstanding. Set in the mountains of British Columbia (you North Amercian's are lucky, we don't have those sorts of stunning mountains in Oz), it is a story of a grizzly bears experiences, and a cub, and their interactions with a few hunters, and the wild. However, for once it is told from the bears perspective, so to speak, and consequently there is very little dialogue in the whole film. But don't be put off, pictures speak thousands of words, and in this case an enyclopaedia. Adventures with pumas, 'magic mushrooms', hunters, a honey-laden beehive, 'Mrs Grizzley bear', hunting dogs, a man-campsite; and all done intelligently and realistically-trust me. Everyone I know who has seen the film, from juppies to scientists, has enjoyed it immensely. A work of genius.
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Summary: The Bear Fact? One of the best animal movies ever...
Review: Set in the late 1800s in British Columbia, The Bear lets us in on the misadventures of a bouncing baby bruin (played mainly by a cub called Youk) and his big buddy (Bart the Bear). Due to a freak accident, the bear is orphaned as a tiny little thing; not knowing what else to do, he stays with the body of his mother until hunger gets the better of him and he must go in search of food. Before long he meets the old and wise Kodiak male who will become his friend, teacher and protector.
Beautifully and poignantly told tale, without the need for words.
Staci Layne Wilson
Author of Staci's Guide to Animal Movies
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Summary: "The Greatest Thrill Is Not To Kill, But To Let Live"
Review: The above quote is by James Oliver Curwood, author of The Grizzly King, the novel on which this film is based to an extent.
This film is among the most wonderful films that I have ever seen. It is rare to see a film that displays such a beautiful message in such a simple and wonderful story as this one does.
The film takes you through the trials of Youk's first year as a bear cub. You see that Youk and other animals have feelings, just like people do. To those who say that we share no qualities with animals, you are wrong. In my opinion, animals are more truthful in their emotions and feelings than people often are.
This film has a very touching story, with powerful scenes that will make you laugh, cry, and put you on the edge of your seat from the start of the film through to its finale. Watch the film for at least five minutes, you'll be cheering for that little guy (Youk) and his friend, Bart. You'll be hooked at that point.
Whatever your age or preference in movies is, give this film a chance, and you won't be disappointed.
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Summary: Universal appeal, stunning scenery, touching story
Review: The Bear is a beautiful story of man and bear learning more about themselves and each other. The near absence of dialogue makes this film unique and forces the viewer to make personal interpretations about the scenes. I show this film to my 4th grade students every year and we spend time discussing it and writing about it. I have also watched it with my grown daughters who loved it as much as I did. It gives a new appreciation of nature and the intelligence of animals. Watch this movie with someone you care about. You will not be disappointed.
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Summary: The life of the "North American King of Beasts"
Review: The Bear is a great movie for the entire family. My two young children throughly enjoyed watching the big bear taking care of the baby bear. The best scene in the movie is the last scene where the big bear comes to the aid of the baby bear facing a cougar.
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