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Bears aren't scary. Plain and simple. I do not find them scary at all, even if they were roaring. However, being right in front of one, sure, but not in movies. Killer bear movies have always been bad. I haven't had much experienced with them, but after reading reviews on bear movies, yeah I have experience in that! So when I saw Grizzly Park's awesome cover in my local Wal-mart, I hesitated to pick it up for two reasons. 1. It is a bear movie. 2. It's only $10. Since my eyes just couldn't stop looking at the cool cover, I went ahead and bought it...and I'm glad I did.
Grizzly Park is a film about eight young adults serving a week of community service in a remote California forest perserve known as Grizzly Park. They are supervised by the no-nonsense Ranger Bob who provides guidance and gives them a chance for redemption. However, while the young adults are serving community service, there is an escaped serial killer stalking the woods. As it happens, he isn't their only killer on the loose...
The story is also one of the reasons why I picked this one up. Usually, in bear movies, it is just a bear killing people. Grizzly Park spices things up a bit and adds in a very demented serial killer which I just loved that idea. I truly believe that if the serial killer plot wasn't added in there, this movie wouldn't be as good. This movie's script is crafted real well. It delivers believable situations these young adults face and some of them come out pretty funny. I even had a few hard laughs every now and again. Grizzly Park has a nice full body count too. However, just to let you know, Grizzly Park isn't action-packed. Although, a lot of people do die in this film, the film sets up the story and character development to make you like the characters before it reaches the grisly climax. I really think it worked too and it made me enjoy and appreciate the film even more. The bear isn't too often in the beginning, although he does make a few short appearances here and there, his big chunk is at the climax where he goes on a non-stop rampage.
Tom Skull wrote and directed Grizzly Park. The script, as I said, is well-crafted and scripted real well. Grizzly Park does have a slow spot in the middle of the movie, but it only lasts for ten to fifteen minutes. The most shocking thing about this film is the twist at the end which had my mouth wide open! Grizzly Park is filled with excellent cinematography and the locations they filmed at are breathtaking. Tom, behind the lens, can guide his film with great angles. Although, he's more focused on far-off angles, his approach affects the film and makes it good.
The cast, like most DTV films, they are no names, however, they did manage to put a cameo from Ron Howard's dad, Rance. However, I really liked this cast. They were all likable, even the annoying ones and I think they brought the film to another level. The cast definitely made the film funny. I love the Spongebob bit! Plus, Brody, the bear did a fantastic job!
I really like Grizzly Park and I'm glad I decided to buy it. I'm sure you're still pretty hesitate on renting or even perhaps buying this. I'll be honest though; It isn't the greatest movie and you shouldn't leave right this second to go rent it. I think it was a very unique and different type of killer bear movie and I really enjoyed it unlike other killer bear movies like Grizzly Rage.
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