Am a big fan of nature documentaries, whether films or series, and there are many exceptional nature documentary series and films out there. Some obvious, some not as well known today. Some people don't like it when animals are humanised, with the adjective manipulative sometimes coming up. Mostly don't have a problem with this myself, it is always interesting to see animals in life-like situations and behaving in a way that are relatable and it makes the animals easy to relate to too.
This has been done better elsewhere than in 'King of the Grizzlies'. Don't get me wrong, to me 'King of the Grizzlies' was on the whole pretty good with many great things. Seeing grizzly bears portrayed in this way and that there is more to them than the dangerous ones often heard of was interesting and wouldn't say no to seeing this more. When it comes to documentaries on bears, there is a preference for the True Life Adventures short film 'Bear Country'.
'King of the Grizzlies' is a bit too over-deliberate in stretches, meaning that some parts drag, personally didn't find the human element particularly necessary particularly with it not being used heavily.
Did think too that the narration writing was a touch too on the cutesy and too jokey side, which was also the case with some of the True Life Adventures feature length films.
However, 'King of the Grizzlies' is beautifully shot and also cannot complain about the scenery, the mountains look majestic. The music is atmospheric, haunting in the more dramatic moments and tranquil when in softer moments (the latter of which there is more of). While there were reservations about the narration writing, there weren't any issues with Winston Hibler's delivery which was suitably good natured, suitably laid back at times and doesn't sound bored. Shorty is good fun too.
Really liked the gentle tone of the storytelling, though the film doesn't shy away from showing the challenges and not sugar-coating it. The journey of the grizzly bear is cute, moving and relatable, as was the grizzly bear himself. Also found myself learning a good deal and the material felt fresh, did not find myself talked down to or talked at.
Concluding, worth seeing if not a must. 7/10.
This has been done better elsewhere than in 'King of the Grizzlies'. Don't get me wrong, to me 'King of the Grizzlies' was on the whole pretty good with many great things. Seeing grizzly bears portrayed in this way and that there is more to them than the dangerous ones often heard of was interesting and wouldn't say no to seeing this more. When it comes to documentaries on bears, there is a preference for the True Life Adventures short film 'Bear Country'.
'King of the Grizzlies' is a bit too over-deliberate in stretches, meaning that some parts drag, personally didn't find the human element particularly necessary particularly with it not being used heavily.
Did think too that the narration writing was a touch too on the cutesy and too jokey side, which was also the case with some of the True Life Adventures feature length films.
However, 'King of the Grizzlies' is beautifully shot and also cannot complain about the scenery, the mountains look majestic. The music is atmospheric, haunting in the more dramatic moments and tranquil when in softer moments (the latter of which there is more of). While there were reservations about the narration writing, there weren't any issues with Winston Hibler's delivery which was suitably good natured, suitably laid back at times and doesn't sound bored. Shorty is good fun too.
Really liked the gentle tone of the storytelling, though the film doesn't shy away from showing the challenges and not sugar-coating it. The journey of the grizzly bear is cute, moving and relatable, as was the grizzly bear himself. Also found myself learning a good deal and the material felt fresh, did not find myself talked down to or talked at.
Concluding, worth seeing if not a must. 7/10.