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Grizzly Man

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Pieced together from Timothy Treadwell's actual video footage, Werner Herzog's remarkable documentary examines the calling that drove Treadwell to live among a tribe of wild grizzly bears on an Alaskan reserve. A devoted conservationist with a passion for adventure, Timothy believed he had bridged the gap between human and beast. When one of the bears he loved and protected tragically turns on him, the footage he shot serves as a window into our understanding of nature and its grim realities.
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Whatever opinion you come to have of the obsessive Treadwell, Herzog has once again found a fascinating subject.

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Heather Havrilesky Salon.com Of course, the legendary filmmaker can't resist inserting his own outsize ego into the story, but somehow this documentary has room for two larger-than-life characters. Jul 16, 2019 Full Review Zadie Smith Daily Telegraph (UK) Herzog has his documentary in hand, explaining that what we have here "iz on astone-ishing story of beauty and depth". He's not wrong. Jan 16, 2018 Full Review Joshua Katzman Chicago Reader Like so much of Herzog's work, both narrative and documentary, this is an engrossing look at obsessive behavior gone terribly awry. Apr 29, 2008 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills No Herzog series would be complete without the unsettling curiosity and horror of Grizzly Man. Nov 10, 2023 Full Review James Croot Stuff.co.nz Compelling viewing, Grizzly Man weaves heartbreak, horror and plenty of humour... Rated: 4.5/5 Mar 2, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Fascinating. Rated: 3.5/4 May 24, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jae B Loved the documentary. Very sad ending . What a great man/person though. He was so passionate about wildlife . Alot of people have negative things to say about T.T. , but he was an outcast, he found that connection he was missing with people with animals/bears . I think it was very unfortunate what happened, but i dont think he was "stupid" for what happened. Something different happened that last year . It was a tragic accident . Rest in paradice Treadwell . I will forever speak good on any human that is kind to animals !!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/16/24 Full Review Alejandro E The story may be somewhat well-known, what gives it a magical touch is the introspective and documentary tone about a dedicated guardian of nature, his mission and his tragic end that leaves no one indifferent. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 05/05/24 Full Review David d Enjoyed it very much. Very outdoorsy and if you love nature. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/14/24 Full Review YuFan L 看《Grizzly Man》得出的一點心得: 人類總是對outcast極為苛刻,極為嘴損。不知道嘴outcast是因為嫉妒他們的勇氣還是嫉妒他們的主體性過強以至於不需要透過他者認同來獲得自身價值感的確立。 總之,我很佩服在這個shit社會中的outcast們。 TA們是極端浪漫主義者。 Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/29/24 Full Review Audience Member A truly unique concept and a thought provoking story that I thoroughly enjoyed. The film has a raw, slightly low-fi vintage early 2000's look to it that I love, featuring beautiful shots of nature shot by Timothy Treadwell. It feels at times almost comical, with some of people featured almost seemingly acting or spoof like even though it clearly isn't. Themes range from nature, loneliness, mental health, escapism and ultimately freedom which is what Treadwell found in on way or another. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Judy F There were some interesting interviews with business people about grizzlies but the movie focussed less on bears and more on the mental problems of Timothy Treadwell. It looks like his alcohol abuse did some serious brain damage, sad to expose his looniness. He seems to be someone who could lose it and be a danger to human groups. Some loopy female friends, sad that he took one of them with him Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/01/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Pieced together from Timothy Treadwell's actual video footage, Werner Herzog's remarkable documentary examines the calling that drove Treadwell to live among a tribe of wild grizzly bears on an Alaskan reserve. A devoted conservationist with a passion for adventure, Timothy believed he had bridged the gap between human and beast. When one of the bears he loved and protected tragically turns on him, the footage he shot serves as a window into our understanding of nature and its grim realities.
Director
Werner Herzog
Producer
Erik Nelson
Screenwriter
Werner Herzog
Distributor
Lionsgate Films
Production Co
Lions Gate Entertainment, Discovery Docs, Real Big Production
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Documentary, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 12, 2005, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 1, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$3.2M
Runtime
1h 43m
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