It was a great movie because of Treadwell. All Herzog's commentary did was retract from something fascinating.
BTW, Treadwell never 'anthropomorphized' the bears. He himself was becoming animal.
A lot of this movie would have spoken for itself but no we have to have Herzog talk over shit like we're idiots. How about instead of 'analyzing' this man who was far braver and more interesting than any of you boring assholes, you actually stop and think that maybe he was on to something. Sure he dies at the end, and you will take that as justification that you are right and he is wrong. But if you're watching Pocahontas or Avatar something you'll quickly take the opposite side. Hypocrites.
PS Anyone who uses the term 'mature' in their review is a pseud, period. To understand movies first you have to understand life.
I feel like Herzog seems to have a great empathy for the friends of Treadwell. I think he shows wisdom here by not trying to include the death audio within the film and tells Treadwell’s friend to destroy the tape. I might be mistaken but a younger filmmaker might have attempted to use the tape for some kind of shock value.
Phenomenal documentary. So respectfully composed. Werner doesn't treat the story as an unusual curiosity, or a conveniently compelling narrative - he treats it as a wonderful character study of a very interesting man. A man plainly confused among his vanity, insecurities and anger, and Werner manages to expose the truth and the beauty of it all.
I clearly loved it. Well done, Werner. Bloody well done.
This documentary is a genuine insight into the life of an individual who was enigmatic and troubled, admirable yet misguided. Of course the film is far from neutral but there is value in that - I found Herzog's commentary revealed much about both Treadwell and Herzog.
Some of the most fascinating parts of this excellent film are the comparisons that Herzog draws between his own filmmaking and that of Treadwell's. As he points out whatever Treadwell's faults he captured some stunning footage in his 13 summers, the like of which will never again be filmed. He does come across as a complete nut though
What vague impression I had of Timothy as a martyr for environmentalism was certainly dispelled by this documentary. He absolutely comes across as naive, obsessive, borderline mentally disabled, and bizarrely hate filled for all his supposed devotion to peace and harmony. Have to respect his passion and his willingness to "fight" for animal protection, though his presence seemed to accomplish little and he paid the price for his disconnect from reality.
Wow. This was not what I was expecting. Instead of being a documentary about bears, it was a documentary about a troubled man and the people he touched. Quite excellent.
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It was a great movie because of Treadwell. All Herzog's commentary did was retract from something fascinating.BTW, Treadwell never 'anthropomorphized' the bears. He himself was becoming animal.
A lot of this movie would have spoken for itself but no we have to have Herzog talk over shit like we're idiots. How about instead of 'analyzing' this man who was far braver and more interesting than any of you boring assholes, you actually stop and think that maybe he was on to something. Sure he dies at the end, and you will take that as justification that you are right and he is wrong. But if you're watching Pocahontas or Avatar something you'll quickly take the opposite side. Hypocrites.
PS Anyone who uses the term 'mature' in their review is a pseud, period. To understand movies first you have to understand life.
Biki
How come a man who lives in the wilderness during several months is always clean-shaven ?catherinefrances
Wow! Just wow!Panunzio
Werner Herzog's calm narration in contrast with Treadwell's manic energy is the star of the show.Herzog raises some interesting philosophical questions about the nature of the relationship between man and animals.
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I feel like Herzog seems to have a great empathy for the friends of Treadwell. I think he shows wisdom here by not trying to include the death audio within the film and tells Treadwell’s friend to destroy the tape. I might be mistaken but a younger filmmaker might have attempted to use the tape for some kind of shock value.NevertrustGoogle
An animal lover, a madman or was it all just an act. We will never know for certain.Mario G
The part when he cries over a dead bumblebee was fucking hilarious.Limbesdautomne
Herzog's fascination for a fake Don Quixote imagining enemies to find a meaning in life.Read more in French on La Saveur des goûts amers.
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(removed by mod: please post in English)IMayNotBeKloot
Phenomenal documentary. So respectfully composed. Werner doesn't treat the story as an unusual curiosity, or a conveniently compelling narrative - he treats it as a wonderful character study of a very interesting man. A man plainly confused among his vanity, insecurities and anger, and Werner manages to expose the truth and the beauty of it all.I clearly loved it. Well done, Werner. Bloody well done.
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This documentary is a genuine insight into the life of an individual who was enigmatic and troubled, admirable yet misguided. Of course the film is far from neutral but there is value in that - I found Herzog's commentary revealed much about both Treadwell and Herzog.daddymus
Some of the most fascinating parts of this excellent film are the comparisons that Herzog draws between his own filmmaking and that of Treadwell's. As he points out whatever Treadwell's faults he captured some stunning footage in his 13 summers, the like of which will never again be filmed. He does come across as a complete nut thoughBoogieSmith
Absolutely fascinating.And hilarious.
Admiral Softy
What vague impression I had of Timothy as a martyr for environmentalism was certainly dispelled by this documentary. He absolutely comes across as naive, obsessive, borderline mentally disabled, and bizarrely hate filled for all his supposed devotion to peace and harmony. Have to respect his passion and his willingness to "fight" for animal protection, though his presence seemed to accomplish little and he paid the price for his disconnect from reality.gatekepa
Wow. This was not what I was expecting. Instead of being a documentary about bears, it was a documentary about a troubled man and the people he touched. Quite excellent.Showing items 1 – 15 of 22