Never Cry Wolf

Never Cry Wolf

7/10/1983 1h 45m 7.0/10

Overview

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.

Director

Carroll Ballard

Top Billed Cast

Brian Dennehy

Brian Dennehy

Rosie

Charles Martin Smith

Charles Martin Smith

Tyler

Hugh Webster

Drunk

Samson Jorah

Mike

Zachary Ittimangnaq

Ootek

Reviews

r96sk

9/16/2020

7/10

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.

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