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Grey Owl [DVD] [2000]
enlarge	Director: Richard Attenborough Actors: Pierce Brosnan, Stewart Bick, Vlasta Vrana, Annie Galipeau, Neil Kroetsch Studio: 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy New: £2.27 as of 21/11/2009 23:48 GMT details You Save: £10.72 (83%) New (14) Used (3) from £2.24 Seller: findprice Rating: 10 reviews Sales Rank: 7261 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Discs: 1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 113 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5039036016872 ASIN: B0001K2KXY Theatrical Release Date: April 13, 2000 Release Date: April 19, 2004 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Of all the biopics directed by Sir Richard Attenborough, IGrey Owl/I is the most curious. Unlike the great and significant lives celebrated in IGhandi/I, IChaplin/I and IShadowlands/I, here Attenborough gives us the story of a man who has long been forgotten. Pierce Brosnan stars as Archie Grey Owl, whom we initially meet as a solitary trapper in 1930's outback Canada. His life story seems simple enough at first, but with the introduction of a wannabe pupil (Annie Galipeau), some cracks appear around the edges. Love complicates matters enormously, yet ultimately comes to explain Archie's big secret and why the film is structured in a cyclical fashion. p Brosnan was reportedly disappointed with the final version of the film, feeling it ought to have focused on the more depressing aspects of Grey Owl's life. But that would have been at the expense of the touching love story, and potentially of the simply stunning scenery on which the camera lavishes much attention. The final public revelation of Grey Owl's secret resulted in him being dismissed as nothing but a fraud in his day. Attenborough's tale of boyhood dreams and commitment to cherished principles may not be as memorable as his more high-profile biopics, but will hopefully ensure the subject won't be forgotten again quite so quickly.--IPaul Tonks/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 10 1 2 Next » Biopic tale January 17, 2005 22 out of 22 found this review helpful Most seem to have missed the point of this film. Grey Owl was a young boy dissillusioned with British life and set out for Canada to live with the Native Indian peoples. The story is largely based on truth and the major fact that he was accepted and adopted by the Indian people themselves. This film further shows the truth behind much of todays conservation and national parks, as it was through the efforts of this man that Canada set up its first national park and protected species of plant and wildlife. I saw this film in the States at te time of release, then on the flight back, followed by a visit to a cinema near me to see it a third time. for me this film is a must for my collection covering the Americas and those who cared for the land. I would recommend this to any of my friends who have an interest in hunting for food, etc and not just for pleasure, interseted in presevation and or Native American Indian subjects.brAs for another commentator saying that the film critics slanted this film and showings were rare owing to Brosnan playing an Indian, Grey Owl was born on the south coast of England so was a 'white man', may I suggest you watch the film and make up your own mind. my favouite November 14, 2008 Mrs. Al Larke (poole bh17 8bq) this is excellent to watch, a vary nice film, pierce brosnan makes a lovely indian in this film, well worth watching...excellent Grey Owl October 17, 2009 Mrs. M. Woods I saw this film on TV many years ago - actually, I missed the beginning and only saw the end! I bought it to add to our DVD collection, and loved it. The scenery is magnificent, and the whole film, for me, was very enjoyable. It is a film I would enjoy watching more than once. lynlondon October 29, 2009 Mrs. S. L. Rodwell (London) I read a pretty negative review of this film here on Amazon but decided to buy the film all the same. If you are the type of person that believes in following your heart and having the courage to create a life that is rich and satisfying - then I think that you will value this film. If you believe in caring for our great planet and walking gently on the earth - then I think you will like this film. Grey Owl could have been seen as a charlatan, but he was true to himself and what more can can anyone ask and this is all beautifully portrayed in this visually stunning and touching film. I'd be happy to watch it time and time again! must see film November 4, 2009 Mrs. M. Singh Ghataura (England) a film I have seen before and liked enough to buy dvd. Based on a true story, it's a great tale and the scenary is lovely. I've watched it again several times and haven't grown tired of it even though now I know the film and what happens. It's a excellent story and because this person really existed and fooled everyone into believing him to be a real native American, how he got away with it is amazing. I'd recommend this film to anyone, it's one of my favourites. Showing reviews 1-5 of 10 1 2 Next »

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