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Janice · 02-25-2006, 01:22 PM

It's on tonight at 8:00 ET on The Discovery Channel. It's the story of Timothy Treadwell, who lived in Alaska with grizzly bears. He meets a sad end. I've been waiting for this to come to TV for a while.

Here's a trailer.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/griz...ype=videolarge

Here's more info on Grizzly Man.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grizzly_man/

TJL · 02-25-2006, 02:01 PM

Great documentary. A really interesting story.

You'd never see me getting that close to a bear.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-25-2006, 02:19 PM

I was very disappointed with it. After all the hype I had read, it was a huge let down. I'm glad the Oscars didn't give it a nod.

Janice · 02-25-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HuntingtonM15

I was very disappointed with it. After all the hype I had read, it was a huge let down. I'm glad the Oscars didn't give it a nod.

The critics loved it. Then again, I've hated plenty of things that critics have loved. And I've loved movies that they've hated.

It did get an almost unheard of 93% rating on rottentomatoes.com

I guess I'll have to decide for myself.

RATING:

FRESH READING: 93%

(FRESH = 60% or Greater)

Reviews counted: 112

Fresh: 104 Rotten: 8

Average Rating: 8/10

HuntingtonM15 · 02-25-2006, 02:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Janice

The critics loved it. Then again, I've hated plenty of things that critics have loved. And I've loved movies that they've hated.

It did get an almost unheard of 93% rating on rottentomatoes.com

I guess I'll have to decide for myself.

RATING:

FRESH READING: 93%

(FRESH = 60% or Greater)

Reviews counted: 112

Fresh: 104 Rotten: 8

Average Rating: 8/10

You definitely could end up really liking it, but it just didn't really appeal to me. Perhaps I read too many good things about it before watching.

Brian Damage · 02-26-2006, 04:29 PM

I really enjoyed it. The only down fall for me was they didn't show the bear attack that ended his and his girlfriend's life. I know that is a morbid statement, but they really do build up your hopes to see it.

Janice · 02-26-2006, 11:31 PM

I loved it. It's sort of eerie, as we know the terrible outcome. I think Treadwell was too trusting and naive with the bears albeit misguided.

I guess when the attack took place, the len's cap was on the video camera, so there is no video. There is a six minute audio...first of Treadwell, but mostly of his girlfriend screaming. I was glad they didn't use it in the movie. It would have been too much to take, for me.

Karen* · 02-27-2006, 01:42 AM

Wasn't there a story on this on the Urban Legends page (Snopes.com)?

They actually posted a picture from the attack, but they said it was really, really graphic, so I didn't click on it.

ponytail · 02-27-2006, 06:26 AM

I remember watching a documentory on Timothy a few years ago. I thought waht he was doing was so cool. And I think in his death that was the way he wanted to go.

SBTB Geek · 02-28-2006, 02:55 AM

Damn, I missed it. Now I have to rent the DVD.

Ireneparalegal · 03-01-2006, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

I really enjoyed it. The only down fall for me was they didn't show the bear attack that ended his and his girlfriend's life. I know that is a morbid statement, but they really do build up your hopes to see it.

I know. I may be sicko, but I would love to see that. What a fool he was for even invading bear territory.
there is a tape recording of the attack. one of his friends owns it, but she has never heard it. she doesn't want to.

02-25-2006, 01:22 PM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Grizzly Man - Documentary It's on tonight at 8:00 ET on The Discovery Channel. It's the story of Timothy Treadwell, who lived in Alaska with grizzly bears. He meets a sad end. I've been waiting for this to come to TV for a while. Here's a trailer. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/griz...ype=videolarge Here's more info on Grizzly Man. http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/grizzly_man/

02-25-2006, 02:01 PM	#2
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02-26-2006, 04:29 PM	#6
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02-27-2006, 01:42 AM	#8
Karen* paradox. Forum Superstar Join Date: Jan 08, 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 28,365	Wasn't there a story on this on the Urban Legends page (Snopes.com)? They actually posted a picture from the attack, but they said it was really, really graphic, so I didn't click on it.
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02-25-2006, 02:19 PM	#3
HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I was very disappointed with it. After all the hype I had read, it was a huge let down. I'm glad the Oscars didn't give it a nod.

02-26-2006, 11:31 PM	#7
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I loved it. It's sort of eerie, as we know the terrible outcome. I think Treadwell was too trusting and naive with the bears albeit misguided. I guess when the attack took place, the len's cap was on the video camera, so there is no video. There is a six minute audio...first of Treadwell, but mostly of his girlfriend screaming. I was glad they didn't use it in the movie. It would have been too much to take, for me.

02-27-2006, 06:26 AM	#9
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	I remember watching a documentory on Timothy a few years ago. I thought waht he was doing was so cool. And I think in his death that was the way he wanted to go.

02-28-2006, 02:55 AM	#10
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Damn, I missed it. Now I have to rent the DVD.