6.2 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.5 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
A fifteen-foot grizzly bear figures out that humans make for a tasty treat. As a park ranger tries rallying his men to bring about the bear's capture or destruction, his efforts are thwarted by the introduction of dozens of drunken hunters into the area.
Starring: Christopher George, Andrew Prine, Richard Jaeckel, Joe Dorsey, Charles KissingerHorror | 100% |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Adventure | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Music: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0
None
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A, B (C untested)
Movie | 3.0 | |
Video | 3.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.5 |
“Grizzly” is often described as a rip-off of “Jaws,” and it turns out, the accusation is correct. The 1976 animal attack movie isn’t shy about its influences, reworking elements from Peter Benchley’s novel and Steven Spielberg’s cinematic adaptation to fit its own design of forest-bound horror. However, this pilfering isn’t exactly a crime, as “Grizzly” finds its own footing after introductions are made, doing a fine job transitioning the shark role to an enormous bear, while star Christopher George does his best to keep panic in the air as director William Girdler figures out ways to keep the titular star an enticing menace.
Scorpion Releasing is doing their best with "Grizzly," slapping source materials into shape with a filtered AVC encoded image (2.40:1 aspect ratio) presentation, also offering an unfiltered version on the Blu-ray for purists. Smoothness is tastefully approached, never completely wiping away details from forest locations, bear attacks, and intense close-ups, but crisply defined textures aren't on view. Colors are adequate, leading with a stable read of greenery, while costuming tends to catch the eye as well, offering steady primaries. Delineation isn't always strong, inching toward solidification during evening attack sequences. Source encounters some vertical scratches and speckling.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA sound mix immediately announces its presence through scoring achievements, which sound wonderfully fresh and big, offered with inviting instrumentation. Music carries the listening experience with confidence, blended acceptably with quieter dialogue exchanges, which retain their performance subtleties and keep within a comfortable range. Atmospherics are enveloping, providing a feel of the forest and its many inhabitants, and sound effects are agreeably aggressive, giving some heft to bear attack sequences.
"Grizzly" has its limitations, but it's an amusing picture when it takes breaks from mean-spiritedness. Management of bear footage in compelling enough, and locations trigger a vibe of isolation, adding to suspense. Perhaps it's not wise to watch "Grizzly" directly after "Jaws," but for those who can't get enough of nature pummeling man, the effort supplies a satisfying massacre.
Sangue negli abissi
1990
1977
1975
1982
2006
2010
1989
2015
2013
2019
2019
Slipcover In Original Pressing
1974
2016
The Woods
2015
2015
2008
2009
1972
1994
1982