The Worst Film Ever

As Good As It Gets

It’s fine. It's literally the definition of a fine movie. You’ve seen it before, you know every beat and outcome before the characters even do. Only question is how much escapism you’re looking for.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

What a huge disappointment... I was hoping for a REAL animal lover with REAL research and information. This man is dillusional and self absorbed . Don't expect a serious grizzly bear documentary

Much of this film is pretty standard, and it seems to follow basic conventions of documentary filmmaking. However, there's an added layer of depth and exploration, one that is entirely composed because of what Herzog is going for. You can sense his intrigue and fascination with his subject all throughout the film. What should be noted is that while Herzog makes it a point to actually tell us the ways in which his worldview is different from Timothy's, he still does so in a respectful, mannered way. He seems to respect Timothy and that comes shining through, he seems to even look up to him in a weird way for what he does. There's no judgement at all, and instead Herzog comes across as yet another viewer just interested in this story, lending the film its poetic nature.

"Grizzly Man", should be a documentary that by many standards shouldn't work this well. Of course there's enough substance to make a decent enough made-for-television kind of documentary, and Discovery channel sought of did with the follow up "The Grizzly Man Diaries" in 2008. But thanks to the exceptional craft of Werner Herzog, who extracted more than 100 hours of footage shot by Timothy Treadwell. Makes "Grizzly Man" one of the best documentaries of the 2000's you should definitely see.Timothy Treadwell, a man known of questionable mental health in the past. Spent 13 summers in Katmai National Park and Preserve, Alaska studying bears. Over time he believed the bears trusted him, and would allow him to approach them, sometimes he would even touch them. Treadwell continued to document his time with them in order to raise public awareness and then return back to the park, despite repeatedly being warned by park officials that his interactions were unsafe to both him and to the bears. Tragically in 2003 at the end of his 13th visit, he and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were attacked, killed and partially eaten by a bear. After getting various permissions from Timothy's closest friends and fellow enthusiasts, Herzog crafts and narrates his movie. Barely scolding Timothy for any of his actions, Herzog's interests are showing what Timothy was striving for and interviewing those closest to him. My favourite moments is where Herzog comes to admire many of the shots that Timothy created, and his constant retakes show some elements of a natural film-maker. Unfortunately as the film progresses, there really is no small sign of common sense in Treadwell's mind that his encounters with these animals will inevitably kill him. As Herzog expertly deduces that when looking into the eyes of an animal, all you can see is the cold, indifference of nature (Remember that Herzog's exploits in the Jungle are legendary).Final Verdict: The wildlife footage Timothy shot is pretty dam fantastic and Werner Herzog does justice to a man's work, albeit a reckless one. Everything is done in respect and I thoroughly recommend it. 8/10.

Werner Herzog has created something truly brilliant here. Timothy Treadwell, a crusader for Grizzly bears, puts his life on the line for his love of these magnificent animals. This documentary details his life and mission right up until the fateful day where he and his girlfriend were attacked and killed by a rogue grizzly.Whether or not you agreed with what Treadwell was doing, you have to admire his passion. The documentary details this passion perfectly and you get the impression that he feels more connected to the animals he was studying, over human beings, but unfortunately tested the boundaries a bit too much, ultimately paying with his life. Its a sad tale of one man's mission to do what was right, but underestimating the power of nature.Herzogs non biased approach allows the viewer to make their own mind up about this unique human being, which makes it a brilliant film from a brilliant filmmaker!