The Grey presents the struggle of the survivors of a plane crash in the Arctic facing nature and some bloodthirsty wolves. The Grey is heavy on the dramatics and loose on the realism, but the film is tense and suspenseful through the end.
The acting overall is very good. Liam Neeson does well in the lead. He is a strong force in leading the survivors, though he himself struggles with his inner demons. Frank Grillo does an excellent job as an angry loner who lashes out to hide his own fears. The others in the small band of survivors were very good in their desperate struggle.
The director does a great job capturing the beauty and harshness of the Artic, and he effectively moves the survivors from one challenge to the next. He captures their raw emotions - fear and desperation - that overcome the characters in their harrowing predicament, as well as their brotherhood in facing their likely fates.
The film is hurt by a lack of realism in several instances, which stand out in such a "realistic" survival film. The wolves' behavior in many instances is far-fetched, as the director can't resist humanizing the wolves. And, the survivors have an amazing ability to survive freezing temperatures, including falls into ice cold water without suffering hypothermia or death.
The Grey is a worthwhile movie to enjoy at a theater for the tense survival drama, beautiful scenery, and strong acting. You just need to suspend belief in many instances.
The acting overall is very good. Liam Neeson does well in the lead. He is a strong force in leading the survivors, though he himself struggles with his inner demons. Frank Grillo does an excellent job as an angry loner who lashes out to hide his own fears. The others in the small band of survivors were very good in their desperate struggle.
The director does a great job capturing the beauty and harshness of the Artic, and he effectively moves the survivors from one challenge to the next. He captures their raw emotions - fear and desperation - that overcome the characters in their harrowing predicament, as well as their brotherhood in facing their likely fates.
The film is hurt by a lack of realism in several instances, which stand out in such a "realistic" survival film. The wolves' behavior in many instances is far-fetched, as the director can't resist humanizing the wolves. And, the survivors have an amazing ability to survive freezing temperatures, including falls into ice cold water without suffering hypothermia or death.
The Grey is a worthwhile movie to enjoy at a theater for the tense survival drama, beautiful scenery, and strong acting. You just need to suspend belief in many instances.