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The Bear
DVD Review by Yanman |
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"The greatest thrill is not to kill but to let live." J.O. Curwood The great outdoors and the wildlife that inhabitants it is captured on DVD in the Movie The Bear. If your looking for catchy dialog then you will be disappointed, 99% of the actors in this film cannot speak. This is the story of two big brown grizzly bears, one old one young that are been pursued by hunters. The year is 1885 and the fur trade is at the height of its popularity. It is a story with a real message that may have come 100 years or so too late. The video quality is marred by dirt, yet the audio and extras were more than expected. When an unfortunate avalanche that kills his mother orphans a baby bear, he is forced to fend for himself. How can such a small fry make it the unforgiving wilderness, what will he eat, how will he avoid being eaten himself? Enter the big male bear, injured by the gunfire of some uncaring hunters. Although he is not initially thrilled with playing papa bear, baby bear licks his wounds and wins him over. Can these two unlikely companions stave off the hunters? Even if they do, can they stay together and avoid natures wrath? The anamorphic widescreen video looks good at first and is artifact free, but closer inspection reveals dust and dirt obviously from the original transfer. In some cases, (like in the closing scenes) these go beyond a minute few, and border on annoying. The majestic wilderness would look so much better if we just cleaned up all the garbage, but from this DVD's transfer and from the woods itself. One would think that a movie with only sporadic dialog, no car chases, and no CGI effects would have little need for a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack much less fully utilize it. You would be wrong however, The Bear fills the room with growing bass, and other roars of sound. Extras are limited, but more that expected, with a making of and a production featurette. Sometimes you just want to kick, relax, enjoy the scenery, and root for the underdog…ah underbear that is. Just a word to the wise though, if you find yourself face to face with this movie's 2000 pound star, don't even think about asking for a autograph.
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The Bear It is a story with a real message that may have come 100 years or so too late. Staring: Jack Wallace Directed By: Jean-Jacques Annaud Running time: 92
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