Grizzly Man

2005 • 104 minutes
4.1
205 reviews
92%
Tomatometer
R
Rating
Eligible
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About this movie

In this mesmerizing new film, acclaimed director Werner Herzog explores the life and death of amateur grizzly bear expert and wildlife preservationist Timothy Treadwell, who lived unarmed among grizzlies for 13 summers.
Rating
R

Ratings and reviews

4.1
205 reviews
Kyle Vansteelandt
August 17, 2018
I thought this documentary film is OK even though many loved it. My issue's with this film is that this movie is like a conflict, like people say that grizzlies are monsters but some say they are majestic creatures. I think think timothey treadwell is an OK kind of guy. He has a passion for animals & cares about animals & hates people, but on the other hand: he smokes, he does drugs & goes way too far with animals because he treats them like they are pets. One thing is clear: grizzlies are wild animals but they are NOT monsters as we think they are & they are Not the most dangerous animals on earth! Now for the positive: the score is good, beautiful & charming. The cinematogrophy is attractive & very well shoted. The narration is great. I like how the doctor told the viewers about the story about the bear attack on treadwell. There are cute scenes with treadwell & his animal friends. A great scene when the 2 bears, brown & mickey fighting each other. Overall this is a very captivating & interesting yet out-of-hand documentary film.
A Google user
May 22, 2016
This documentary could have had more facts and less opinions. As an individual, I wish I could have been able to see more of Timothy Treadwell. He knew the animals better than most and had a sense of their behavior enabling him to be one of them. He was a spectacular man, but his films went to the wrong hands to create a documentary.
Lana McClure
December 29, 2015
Fascinating story about a man who becamed obsessed with his love for the bears. But that obsession also turned to working to preserve those bears & their homes. Enlightened many people !!