It's interesting that people either seem to love or hate this movie. Apparently it depends a lot on what type of movie you prefer and what you want to get out of it.
I admit I like some action, though I snooze off through car chases. This movie is meditative and slow, with a bit of drama in the middle when the bear attacks. The relationship between the father and son is subtle and nuanced, and I liked how the boy took the man's role in the end. But unless you're a fan of wilderness vistas and wild animals, you may not enjoy this that much. I watched it on DVD and found myself skipping ahead frequently.
TOTAL SPOILER:
The dad dies in the end, but the son still carries him out, keeping his promise. It could have been a much shorter movie and gotten the point across. I don't care for movies that end tragically, so wouldn't watch it again.
I admit I like some action, though I snooze off through car chases. This movie is meditative and slow, with a bit of drama in the middle when the bear attacks. The relationship between the father and son is subtle and nuanced, and I liked how the boy took the man's role in the end. But unless you're a fan of wilderness vistas and wild animals, you may not enjoy this that much. I watched it on DVD and found myself skipping ahead frequently.
TOTAL SPOILER:
The dad dies in the end, but the son still carries him out, keeping his promise. It could have been a much shorter movie and gotten the point across. I don't care for movies that end tragically, so wouldn't watch it again.