Back in 2012 when The Grey came out I thought it was one of the best survival movies I’d ever seen. I still love it. When I did a write-up on it I was surprised at the sheer negativity thrown my way because people hated the movie. Ten years later I still don’t care. The Grey is a fantastic story of survival.
Brief Summary: Following a grueling five-week shift at an Alaskan oil refinery, workers led by sharpshooter John Ottway (Liam Neeson) are flying home for a much-needed vacation. A brutal storm causes their plane to crash in the frozen wilderness, and only eight men (Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney), including Ottway, survive. As they trek southward toward civilization and safety, Ottway and his companions must battle mortal injuries, the icy elements, and a pack of hungry wolves.
Beyond the story of man against beast all the while trying to survive frigid conditions, there lies a very touching story. Throughout the movie, Ottway reflects back to his wife who is no longer with him. He contemplates suicide. He contemplates life without the love of his life.
Go pop the popcorn. Have a cold refreshing beverage. Sit back and enjoy the movie!
Rourke
“I was surprised at the sheer negativity thrown my way because people hated the movie. Ten years later I still don’t care.” No waffling, I admire that. My only issue with the movie is the actor, who stars in mostly shoot em up movies, and is a professed anti gunner big time. I have no time for a person who regularly uses firearms in his fantasies, gins up all sorts of cinematic testosterone and is a fraud in real life. The movie was ok especially when the fraud bites the dust. Heroic man stuff from an imposter. Real Hollywood. I no longer fuel the coffers and egos of fake progressive morons no matter their livelihood. I just cannot look away from who they really are anymore. Besides, wolves are Gods creatures and they have to eat also.
Ralph – I completely get that and I’ll respond with this: I so enjoy sticking to the people who are hypocritical like the movie stars who use guns to make money then profess antigun beliefs. I stick it to them by downloading their movies for FREE so they don’t get a dime, then upload them in member-area for others…..LOL. Agree with you 100%.
I enjoyed everything about this movie…the actors, their characters, the storyline, the unrelenting intenseness, and the most AMAZING ending.
Glad to hear it Leslie. Bought time for me to watch it again.