Almost loved it. The first 45 minutes of <em>'Never Cry Wolf'</em> are terrific, I enjoyed how they set everything up - I was very much intrigued. Unfortunately, for the next 15-30 mins events kinda plateaued, before eventually ending in underwhelming fashion. I would be rating this higher if it had been a 70-85 minute run time, that would've been perfect. I will say, from start-to-finish, the film is superb visually. Charles Martin Smith is very good as Tyler, he also does a grand job with the narration; the dialogue for which is excellent. This is a lot better than Disney's other wild animal style productions, this is probably what they were aiming for in the likes of <em>'The Legend of Lobo'</em> etc. It just ends, at least for me, in a disappointing manner. With that stated, it still rounds off to be classed as a film I liked - just with a hint of what could've been.
A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
148
Votes
1h 45m
Runtime
$11.0M
Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorCarroll Ballard
WriterCurtis Hanson
CinematographyHiro Narita
ComposerMark Isham
EditorMichael Chandler
Produced by
Walt Disney PicturesAmarok Productions
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
Charles Martin Smith
Tyler
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Zachary Ittimangnaq
Ootek
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Samson Jorah
Mike
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Hugh Webster
Drunk
Brian Dennehy
Rosie
