Never Cry Wolf (1983)
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Reviews Counted:17
Fresh:17
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.7/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Dramas
Synopsis: Carroll Ballard follows up his beloved THE BLACK STALLION with NEVER CRY WOLF, another inspiring adventure story that deals with the all-important concept of man versus nature. The film opens as... [More]
Starring: Charles Martin Smith, Brian Dennehy, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah
Director: Carroll Ballard
Reviews for Never Cry Wolf
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For the most part very absorbing, the film suffers from some embarrassingly obvious symbolism. Full Review |
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Ballard and his masterly crew of film makers have reimagined a corner of the natural world...They leave us awed. Full Review |
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Capturing the changes a man goes through as he learns about life in the wilds, Never Cry Wolf is very informative, but it is Smith's performance that makes the film a resounding success. Full Review |
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Genuinely affecting nature film with spectacular location shots. Full Review |
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Measures up to the promise Ballard amply provided in his first feature, The Black Stallion. Full Review |
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Perhaps the best thing about the film is that the wolves are never made to seem like strange but cuddly dogs. They look like wolves, not especially threatening but still remote and complete unto themselves. Full Review |
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A gorgeously shot and smartly written outdoors adventure. Full Review |
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Set in the Arctic wilderness of Canada where a biologist has a mystical experience of oneness with nature. Full Review |
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72/100 |
If you can get past the lack of significant dialogue then you will find a touching tale of one man’s journey -- a journey that can teach us all a little bit about ourselves. Full Review |
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The film is still memorable for its compassion, commitment, and unexpected humor, qualities that go a long way toward tempering the ecological didacticism of the screenplay. Full Review |
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