...is a surprisingly solid January release that I think most of OT would enjoy. Liam Neeson is really good (such an underrated actor) and the film is a brutally intense tale of survival that manages to ask some poignant existential and philosophical questions. That might sound like a pretty weird description - and I admit the trailer is slightly misleading, there's less action than you're led to believe - but it's definitely worth checking out, if only for Neeson and the wolves. The most effective aspect of the movie, for me, was its ability to put you into the shoes of the characters and make you wonder how you'd react and fare in a similar situation. It's quite an uncomfortable viewing experience, which was definitely one of Carnahan's main goals.

EDIT - I actually recommend not watching any of the trailers, which is why I didn't include one in the OP.

EDIT TWO - Wait out the credits, there's a brief final shot at the very end.

 

Originally Posted by TheWacoKidd

+1 to everything you said, spot on as usual.

Nice, glad you liked it as well. I honestly had my money on the first response hating on the ending, lol. I thought it was perfect, though.

Speaking of which, did you stay until the end of the credits? There's an extremely brief final shot.

I'm glad you said there's not as much action as the trailers portray. A whole movie fighting wolves sounds horrible. Thanks for the review. I'm going to check it out.

very solid movie. I wasn't expecting much, just action movie kind of thing. I was pleasantly surprised how deep the movie went. I really liked how brutal and vivid the tragedy sequences were - this movie doesn't pull any punches. good job developing liams character is a short period of time. Even though i was mildly annoyed at how capable the character was and how everyone immediately looked to him for answers, he had lots of depth and I got completely lost in the character within 15 min from the crash.

Glad this is getting good reviews. My cousin is a producer on this film /brag.

 

Originally Posted by BubbaKGB

It's based on a short story called 'Ghost Walker' but no, I don't believe it's based on a true story.

Even better. I'll go read that short story. Not that it really mattered because I'll go see the movie anyway. Thanks.

Ian Mackenzie Jeffers is the author. Haven't been able to find it yet though.

I was meant to go see this Friday but couldnt make it. My mate noe wants to go see Chronicle instead this week. Will probably go to both

 

Originally Posted by qjuice14

kind of surprised to hear it was good, my expectations are quite low based on the trailers I have seen. I agree with Liam Neeson being a good actor. I just prefer him in movies like Schindler's List, Batman Begins, GONY, and Love Actually then I do in movies like Taken, The A Team, Wrath of the Titans and I thought The Grey would fall in the latter group.

gonna see it this wk....How could u not like Taken?

I didn't like Taken much at all, but that's probably not a surprise to anyone who knows me... The ending was stupidly bad... they don't even reference her dead friend as they hug and walk away, if I remember sort of correctly.

ive just seen the trailers but id be dissappointed if the wolves didnt maul and eat the fuck outta everyone in the movie

 

Originally Posted by qjuice14

kind of surprised to hear it was good, my expectations are quite low based on the trailers I have seen. I agree with Liam Neeson being a good actor. I just prefer him in movies like Schindler's List, Batman Begins, GONY, and Love Actually then I do in movies like Taken, The A Team, Wrath of the Titans and I thought The Grey would fall in the latter group.

It's absolutely nothing like Taken, except for the fact that he's a badass in both films. Taken is a terrible movie, though.

Based on what I know about your taste, I think you'll enjoy The Grey. The philosophical themes involved aren't going to blow your mind, but the fact that they're there and acknowledged in a film that could've easily excluded and ignored them is enough on its own.

Since this alrady got bumped I will just join in agreement that this movie was fantastic. One of my new favs.

 

Originally Posted by skeeze666

I have to shake my head at a particular scene where the men must cross a ravine from a very high place, but otherwise this is a wonderful surprise to find in February. The ending is quite spectacular if you've been following along and really trying to understand these men, and what transpires (even after the credits role) is not nearly as important as the fact that the ending occurs as it does.

**** and 1/2 out of 5

Glad you enjoyed it (I figured you would)! Obviously, the ravine scene was a little silly, but I get that they were just trying to mix it up a bit with regards to the obstacles, etc. On the one hand, it seems ridiculous yes; but then I think about 127 Hours and how a dude sawed off his own arm and I realize people are capable of some pretty incredible things when their back is against the wall, so overall it didn't really bother me all that much.

I haven't seen it again yet - though I really want to - but I think it's a film that will hold up fairly well with multiple viewings. It's a long year and there are some big releases slated, but I have a feeling The Grey is still going to be in the conversation come the end of 2012. The more I think about it, the more a like it.

 

Originally Posted by tommpat2000

Worth seeing in theatre or rent?

maybe but it's def worth downloading the dvd screener which is out now. Just saw it, was a really fucking intense movie. One of the better movies I've seen in a while. Especially liked the ending and the post credits clip, very cool.