“Most people lost in the wilds, they die of shame.”
synopsis
After a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness, billionaire intellectual Charles Morse and photographer Robert Green are stranded with minimal supplies — and a massive Kodiak bear hunting them. Survival becomes both physical and psychological as mistrust grows between the men.
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mini-review
A thinking man’s survival thriller. Anthony Hopkins brings quiet gravitas; Alec Baldwin simmers with insecurity. The wilderness feels authentic and unforgiving. It’s less about the bear than about ego, jealousy, and who you really are when stripped of comfort.
A quiet evening. Someone who appreciates tension without explosions. Also ideal if you’re in the mood for wilderness without camping.
Absurdist's Corner
A billionaire who can quote obscure survival trivia under pressure like he’s reading cue cards. Also, that bear has horror-movie timing
fun facts
Written by David Mamet, which explains the sharp dialogue.
The bear was a mix of trained animal and animatronics.
Hopkins reportedly loved the physical challenge of the shoot.