True. Never understood fully why January is where film releases go to die. I get that holiday and summer releases tell ya how the studio has high hopes about a particular film. Just don’t know why the late winter months are for the lesser hyped movies. This movie being good at that time means it could dominate the typically lower earning month tho right?
@@tjanderson5892 Mainly has to do with the fact that there's a lot going on in January and February. You've got the the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, why hype a film in the cinema when you want to advertise the big drama that's been nominated. You've got the Superbowl which somewhat competes for viewership (usually boils down to how much money people want to spend). You're also coming out of the holiday season, people aren't spending much because they've spent so much in December, there are debts to be paid and so on. There's winter conditions to consider, depending on where you live, January and February are some of the worst months for snow and storms, people would rather stay home with their loved ones. Basically, a lot of detrimental factors happen to occur during January and February and film studios aren't going to risk their big films during such low prospects.
One of the most underrated movies ever. The critics and people in general simply didnt understand the several brutally beautiful messages it brings up indirectly.
I'm glad it never got a lot of attention. This film was a lot like Narc in that it was totally mismarketed by studio hacks as some kind of action flick when it was a drama about the human condition and the human spirit. When I was in prison I wrote Ottway's poem on my wall to leave behind for the next person.
@@esotericvv1244 wow, yea that's a new one LOL. Not racist at all. This is a compelling film about the struggle to survive and how precious the gift of life really is.
It's not a forgotten masterpiece, it's like many things, certain food, certain scenery, certain paintings, certain movies, cars, beers, whisky, anything, some people get it some don't. To those who do it's amazing.
There's so much pain in Neesons performance in this movie which nobody even talks about which surprises me. He lost his wife a couple of years before this movies release, also in a ski accident so I akways thought this wasn't even acting from him considering the environment and everything else. It feels real! But anyway, great vid, and good to see you're giving this movie more attention.
Most of the scenes were really filmed in the freezing cold snow in British Columbia. Yes some were in a studio but you can tell when their skin is all red and wind burnt from the cold that it's real.
I took the cursing god scene, as him accepting that his fate is in his hands, that he has to find meaning himself to keep moving. Faith in something bigger is enough for some. Others need to find their own meaning and values to live by. Existentialism vs essentialism kind of thing. He was living before, as being put on earth to live for his wife, now he has to shift views to a more existential one.
To me, a helicopter or something coming right after his cursing God speech would've completely ruined this amazing film. The fact that he was still fighting for life and honors the dead with the wallets shows he has found what he was screaming for. Such an amazing film. I truly got a very profound message from it.
...Great scene. Spun-me-out, coz “fk!-it, I’ll do it myself”. (Verbatim)...Is a chorus/lyric line (kinda-Mantra) ive had goin’ on in my (everyday) life for some time
this movie will never be forgetten by me. I think about it all the time. I watched it when it first came out, and it meant a lot to me. I've shown this movie to all of my past boyfriends. I obsessed over survival surrounded by people worried about their phones. My father died when I was a baby of cancer. One of my first memories is standing next to my mother as she wept into her hands. Death meant a lot to me, and so did the living things I saw. I've been in a severely abusive relationship, I have no blood family I am entirely adopted now, Im greatful for the bits I have. But man am I ready to go. I remember sitting in the snow, drunk too, with a barrel in my mouth. I listened to "The Gray." one of my favorite songs and by far the most meaningful songs I have ever listened to. I listened to it out in negative wind chill. To me its not just about survival int he frigid cold, hunted by wolves, it's about that realization of everything that once made a life a life. The soul within, and that struggles just to stay afloat. Wolves to me, are humanities brothers. This movie will always be my absolute favorite, it will always be carried with me in so many ways. I remember all the men who survived the crash, I remember their stories, and I remember their ends. To me, when I look at another human, I see the Gray.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen. Definitely my top5. Why don’t they make movies like this anymore? The storyline, the suspense, the drama, the cinematography. Brilliant!!
Wonderful analysis. Those of us who understand the depth of this movie feel it's profound meaning and power long after the end titles. I feel privileged to be one of them.
I sat in silence and just stared off into space after the film ended. I love how the post-credits scene actually bookends the film perfectly without copping out and telling us who won.
My husband is 73 and has endured real heavy hard tragedies before he came to USA and through his talents and perseverance her managed to have successful life and watches this movie when he is exhausted l think he sees himself always fighting the last because he loves being alive and able to move forward. This movie touches his soul even though it's just a film masterpiece .
I really like your comment, it's truly heartening for me to know I am not alone with these feelings. Going through a hard life has as much potential of disarming you of all you love, as much as it has that of making you tougher, and ultimately, a fighter. Thanks for sharing.
As a Christian I love this movie! especially the angry prayer since. It is sooooooo relatable to me and my faith. Dealing with bullying, depression addiction and self doubt. I won't lie i had those moments when im like "God why... just why!" Yet time and time again despite of being greeted with nothing but the sound of silence, feelings of peace love and joy fill the cracks and crevices of my shattered heart which gives me the couragee face another day another battle. Yes life is pain but as the film teaches us we can ascend from the darkness and find light truth and even wisdom from our struggles.
I think this film definitely has a humanistic center to it. It's about the human will and how far one could push themselves without divine help. Though he does find something akin to a spiritual awakening, it's a primitive enlightenment, rather than a divine one.
I'm depressed and this movie just hits. It feels so relatable. I think surviving against the wolves and the wilderness represents the struggle to live like you've said. It's gritty and ever present, but it's living. No matter how bad things are, we are still alive, and I think that's something to be thankful for, and fight for.
Say what you want about this film, you can feel the desperation when they got picked off one by one, but in the end when Liam excepted the outcome h embraced it, that small moment when he’s looking the Alpha in the eyes and they both lock-on to each other has to be one the best pieces of cinematography ever recorded, and that moment he’s lying on top the Alpha just gives you a bit of hope but a heavy-heart at the same time, this is a criminally-underrated classic
Thank you so much for this! I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen this film and I love it even more every time! My absolute favorite movie of all time!
There is such a profound message in this movie. I found it to be extremely poetic, metaphorical. From the moment we are born, we are thrown into the fray. As we go through life; we are challenged to face our fears, extreme grief. And encountered heartbreaking experiences than will shake us down to our cores. We go through life afraid of death because our fears of the unknown. This can only end once we finally realize that have always had control of how we react to those experiences. Will you continue to struggle and suffer in silence? or will you choose to stand up in fight back with everything you got?
I’m with you 100%. There aren’t too many movies that focus solely on the universal experience of human beings. Movies that could ring true in any culture, but I think The Grey is one of those stories.
I personally think the meaning is pretty clear, this is one of my favorite films and im almost certain its about depression. - The wolves are a metaphor for depression; a demon constantly chasing you with no escape. - The people he crashed with are a symbol for friends and family. For depressed people the main reason they keep going is usually to protect the people around them. This is seen at the start of the film when he has the barrel in his mouth but he stops because he has to protect the guy on the oil line. The wolves picking the survivors off one by one is a metaphor for depression pushing your friends and family away. People give up on you because of the depression you carry as it spreads to them so the wolves killing them one by one is a metaphor for people giving up on you one by one as seen in the film.
Idk if anyone has said anything about this yet but in the after credit scene it shows that he beat the wolf which perfectly ties into what is discussed in this video
This movie deserves so much more love. It has helped me through so many hard times in my life and it drives me insane when people refer to this movie as "the one where Liam Neeson punches Wolves". There's such a deeper meaning and more symbolic inspiration to the movie. I owe this movie so much and I will love it and sings it's praises til the day I die
Great analysis, and one of the greatest movies I’ve ever seen!!! Wish you covered the part where Diaz and Ottway was having a sort of exchange at the campfire, when Ottway admits he is afraid but no shame in saying it. Really reminded of men who act as if they’re never afraid, as if they’re programmed super human robots ready to tackle any challenge without fear when really the only time you can be brave is in the face of fear, is if you’re afraid.
Yes, I'm glad people mentioned that Liam was still reeling from the loss of his wonderful wife (in the winter also, btw) when he made this film. Tough to do.
I watched this movie for this first time in a long time. I originally watched when it came out I was 8 lol. But I was shocked by how good and under appreciated it is.
@@LifeIsAStory i just watched the movie for the 1st time Wow Man I though hm...okay let me watch some liam neeson action flick before i go to sleep I wasnt expecting such a poweful masterpiece of a movie Hope you re having a good day too!
Excellent. Yes. The film asks: Having lost all you love, will you fight to keep living? And when you finally face your end, will you go down fighting? Remember what your loved ones told you before they left. I always cry at the end. Liam's face is perfect.
I'm very glad to see that this movie is finally getting some recognition. I remember when I saw it way back when I was immediately taken by it (pun unintended), it's really one of those films that you come out of the theatre a little changed from how you came in. At the time it seemed like everybody loved to hate the film so I'm glad it's come around a bit.
Man... great breakdown/analysis!! I am now a follower of your chanel. Beautifully done my guy. You really did get the things that, for whatever reason, most people missed. I think they just wanted a typical Liam Neeson action flick with wolves but it was sooooo much more than that. This movie reached me on a very primal level as when it came out I had just been arrested and was about 2 months sober. Thoughts of suicide or feeling meaningless always in the back of your mind when you're depressed/addicted or even both. Again, my hats off to you for this one!
I was battling depression when this came out. I didn’t understand for a long time why I was so wrecked by this movie. Yet, this video summed up the lesson it the story and put words to it that I never could.
At the end if you roll the credits the black screen fades back to the woods and you see a black patch of fur with what looks like damp spiked up human hair mixed in just beyond what you can see as if hes laying against the wolf perhaps and it seems like its taking its last breaths. Everyone should see it and take from it what you will.
I just watched this film again after seeing it when it came out, and I did pause at several scenes and think about it and the messages within and life in general. Thank you for making this video.
This. This touched me deeply. I've lived an extremely lonely and depressing life myself, now at nearly 26, I get it. This movie always resonated with me, but lately I've come to understand exactly what the message of this story is. Thank you for sharing your view, it was an excellent analysis.
I re-watched this film tonight, I guess for some stoic inspiration (heroic suffering) kind of thing. A bunch of things have been going wrong lately. I've been sick for weeks. My Fiancé left me. A deer jumped, I wrecked my car. I been staying in a hotel. It's cold outside. Also the year is still 2020. I feel uncomfortably close to Ottway. But I'll fight-on the best I can. 🐺 A stoic Marcus Aurelius quote used in Gladiator has kind-of been getting me through this sudden dark time: _"Nothing happens to anyone that He is not fitted by nature to bear"_
Thanks, I really appreciate it! This is one of the few videos I distinctly remember writing and recording. The feedback has been incredible since day one.
I completely agree, this movie really affected me and I find myself watching it again and again. It's about the heroic struggle of life and persevering right to the end and then facing that end with courage and stoicism, fighting to the end.
Good analysis dude, it made me want to watch it again (and since im older now in compaerison to when it came out, I know it will shine differently on me this time)
@@JunguianPhantom I actually have another video on The Grey ready for this week. There is an aspect of the film I wanted to revisit, so I hope you get something from it.
Your videos r outstanding!! Awesome analysis of an incredible film. Haven't watched The Grey since its release, but because of this video Iam going to rewatch it tonight.
Maaan. This movie stayed with me for months when i watched it. And it still hits like a train even up to now. This is one of those movies that truly changed something in me. I strongly urge anyone to give thsi movie a shot.
I love and admire how you dissect and dig deeper within the considerable depth of the entire screenplay by Joe Carnahan. And then telling it to us. Thank you. By the way, I happen to be a passionate animal lover myself; I love learning about animals facts, and I love how fascinating they are. So, wolves may tend to avoid humans. But I really liked The Grey a lot for what it was (mostly in terms of complex thematic storytelling and imposing filmmaking. I'm gonna have to watch it again some day.
One of the most underrated movies this century. Simply outstanding! The movie is so much more than just few man trying to survive in the wild against wolves pack. I mean, for me personnally it's a about a battle between life and death, and how you deal with the obstacles you face in your life. These wolves could be anything in life like a disease, trauma, bad decision, losing someone special, crumbling career, etc. It's all about faith and hope to keep us moving forward.
I wrote an essay on this movie in a college film class. I'm not even saying this in an elitist way, but most people seriously do not recognize how utterly metaphorical this film was.
One thing ! - did You notice the "NO MAS" tattoo Diaz is carrying on his neck?? Most people (including even Ottaway) see it and take for some sort of statement of "DEFIANCE" - some sort of "warning" like "don't tread on me!" or similar. Well - if you're a fan of Boxing then you should know that IN FACT that "NO MAS" is - basically! - a statement of RESIGNATION and SURRENDER. It's famous from the second boxing match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duràn. In 1980 Roberto Duràn took the world Champion title from Leonard during the famous "Brawl In Montreal" - probably the best & most jaw-dropping Boxing match I 've ever seen. Duràn - a kid from the dlums of Panama City - suddenly became "Man Of the Year" and millionaire at the same time. One year later they scheduled a rematch. Duràn (one of the very best fighters I've ever seen) wasn't the same man anymore! Due to his sudden success - he gained weight - he often skipped on training, etc. Leonard (another "Great amongst the greatest" on the Ring) took back the Belt from Roberto and Duràn (famous for his endurance) didn't even came to the eight or seventh (I just don't remember) - round. When Duràn realized he is no gonna win, he just "flipped" - thrown his gloves in the air and shouted: "NO MAS!" - meaning: "CUT THE CRAP! - NO MORE OF THIS BULLSHIT!". If you take the phrase WITHOUT CONTEXT it says & sounds the opposite of what it - factually! - is! - ergo: AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT. PS. MIKE TYSON - many years later (Mike's also a big fan of Duràn!) - explained it his way - (quoting from memory): "For a man like Roberto Duràn - who is world-wide famous for his conditioning, willpower, resistance to pain, and - most of all - AGGRESSIVENESS - IT IS MUCH MORE COURAGEOUS TO ADMIT HIS OPPONENT DEFEAT AND GIVE UP, ADMITTING HIS OPPONENT IS THE "BETTER" MAN!" (end of quote). Please notice that Diaz has this tattoo from the beginning and apparently - for whatever reason! - considers it a "motto of DEFIANCE" while in fact it is the VERY SYMBOL OF DEFEAT! ...and Diaz DIES BY ADMITTING DEFEAT! His death is not even filmed.
This movie is fantastic, a genuinely solid survival movie with alot more heart than most. And despite being the "generic action hero", Liam Neeson is fantastic in this movie.
It's actually great they did NOT make him some ultimate bad ass like in some of his other action flicks. Right from his introduction we see Ottway is very vulnerable and depressed.
My favorite film of all time! I don't think it's by accident that he breaks the alcohol bottles and uses them as weapons at the end. Many addiction and maybe more alcoholism undertones in this movie.
On your analysis of the wolf. I came to terms with my own depression, once I visualised it as a great black wolf, that tries to drag me, bite me and be against me. But instead of trying to kill it, I came to accept it and try to live with it. He'll always be there. And he'll always try to bite. But he is a part of me and I rather try to feed it once in a while and rest calmly beside it.
This film truly is a masterpiece. The director commentary talks about how during filming everyone involved realized they were working on something truly special. Something about the human spirit and the human condition. The wolves were not the antagonists. Not really. In fact they are actually Ottway's salvation. The part in the beginning where he shoots one then calmly lays beside it petting it until it dies shows that Ottway takes no joy from his job. Right as he is about to kill himself the wolves howl and it distracts him. When Ottway talks about his father then recites his poem, it moved me to tears. The ending did too especially when we learn that SPOILERS his wife didn't leave him by choice, she died of cancer. Such a truly beautiful film.
Honestly my favourite movie of all time. I love deep, character movies that really make you think and be greatful for the life that you live. This film ticks all the boxes for me.
One of my all time favorite movies. Everything you explained is everything we all understood deep down inside however we didn't know how to express it the way you did for us.
This was a beautiful film when I was younger I didn't understand it but when I went back into it I loved it there's so many elements to this film it's amazing I can't believe most people forgot it now in days but it will always be in history thank you for the analysis by the way I am actually needed that Don't you ever wish there were more films like this and it would be a bit more popular because you don't as much see these films
Absolutely. I wish there were more films that focused on human experience and the struggles of life like The Grey. Sadly, nowadays I don’t think the general public would understand or even enjoy movies that require deeper thought. It seems a lot of people just want popcorn movies with a lot of action. Also, the filmmakers themselves have spent their time making politically motivated stories. Which is their choice but I think movies like The Grey can impact everyone, and that’s why it’s so great. Thanks for watching!
@@LifeIsAStory I feel the same even around family, friends etc. Just seems as if everyone is dopamine oriented. Deeper meaning and deeper thought is simply just brushed off, not cared for, cliche, or to difficult to think about. Sad to see such disinterest towards human expression, and the human condition.
I wish I had seen this movie sooner, I was put off by the reviews and people saying it wasn’t a satisfying movie, but I found all the complaints were aspects I actually really enjoyed about the movie, like the cursing god scene it is super important because it directly deals with the core theme of the movie which is finding worth in yourself and facing the challenges in life, I think people took to much of this film literally, I watched it as a symbolic journey, which is why seeing the fight isn’t important, this isn’t an action movie, like in life, there is no climax, it’s our decisions that matter the most not necessarily the outcomes
Totally agree. People did take too much of the film literally. Nothing is guaranteed in life, all you can do is choose to keep fighting what’s thrown your way. It’s a very important message and one I think should be shared more often. Thanks for the comment!
So this is something i just noticed after multiple viewings... but isn't everything Liam putting on to fight related to Frank Grillo's character? I know Grillo's character gave him his "lucky" gps watch, and it looks like its also his knife as well, and his character kept drinking most of the time (the mini bottles).
didn't really think much about the aspect of the movie that depicts what it's like to have depression. now thinking about it, the sadness of this man just was present throughout the whole movie. i kind of ignored it cuz another strong element struck me harder - the horror. i was terrified watching the movie for the first time when i was still a kid, years later rewatched it and still terrified. now i'm watching it again, i feel different, while still terrified, i am feeling the pain and the sadness of john as someone with depression like him. the resignation of life shown in the movie. there's something beautiful and appealing about it.
Thank you for your explanation and tough (Gedanken). I would never ever be able to think so focused and deeply. A Thing that is very frustrating to me, but sure not the end of the world. You give answers to questions i only knowed that they existed, but Not able to figured out in years by myselve. Thanks a Lot.
I used to watch this film every year, usually in the summertime when AMC would show it. Such a powerful film and you get the point across exactly. A movie about a suicidal man who is thrust into a position of leadership to try to preserve life and find his own reason for his own life to continue. Utterly poetic and offers a great lesson. "Once more into the fray ... "
Another piece of media that relates this message in a form of nonfiction is EPSN's 30for30 Jim Valvano special. “To me there are three things everyone should do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think -- spend some time in thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears." The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt offers another perspective about humanity's relationship with society and how important it is lest we fall into tyranny.
I think I'm one of the very few people who LIKE that the cut to black as he charged. That was hard as fuck. The point is, he was staring death in the face. Weakened and 8 feet away from a wolf the size of a horse. He could lie down and the wolf would rip his throat out and put him out of his misery in under 5 seconds. Instead he gets ready and remembers his Father's incredible poem and he made that wolf work for it. I'll take the implications from that ending anyday rather than watch some guy and a wolf punch each other with really fast editing
Just watched it. First time. How'd i miss this movie? Great story and movie. Always enjoyed Carnahan. Didn't even realize it was his. Like him on a whole new level now,Neeson too. Great analysis brother 👏 subscribed
Carnahan moved me to tears at the end of Narc (Ray Liotta sobbing over the body of his friend) and this film just moves me beyond words. The actress who plays Ottway's wife played the wife of Calvess in Narc.
They marketed this movie as Liam Neilson fighting wolves, and given the success of the Taken franchise at that time that’s what the average moviegoer thought they were going to see. The movie was so much deeper than that. I think the marketing failed to tell the tale, but I get why they did it in that fashion. Either way, this is a criminally underrated movie.
It's a flashback.. As things were getting bad, past a point of return and beating her illness.. She's the one dying, but she's not even thinking about herself, saying don't be afraid for his sake.. She's telling him don't be afraid.. Of what's happening to her, to them etc.. She knows he'll be terrified, the thought of losing her, being without her.. She trying to comfort and prepare him bless her.. That's love!.. Of course you'd worry for the partner you're leaving behind, alone etc.. Liam's journey.. This film will stay with my all my life.. It's bleak and brutal for sure.. Yet, it genuinely is a life affirming masterpiece.. Appreciate life, never give up.. We all only here a short time, something will get us one day.. Fight, and keep fighting on no matter what until that day!!.. What a message man!.. It's rare something has the potential to give something that you'll take away from it, not like this does.. It'll stay with me for life what it's underlying message was..
To fight even if you are going to die trying. The whole movie is about Liam wanting to survive, if not at first to keep the others alive, but in the end to finalize realize, that his life meant something and to fight against an equal opponent. Liam wasn't suicidal because he had given up and or was depressed, it was because of the pain he felt from grief. He had to fight a worthy adversary to feel alive again. It wasn't a metaphor of him fighting against himself, because otherwise, in the ending, he would have triumphed over the wolf. But instead the were equal opponents who fought a good fight until the death. Both of their's death. He says the poem: Once more into the fray. Into the last good fight I'll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day. The movie isn't about facing your fears, it is about our animal driven human instincts to push to survive at all costs. But there's more to it. An old or sickly animals have been known to lay down peacefully and allow death to come. It is about dying a good death. John, who knows he isn't going to make it and may even jeopardize his team, isn't giving up.. He is choosing to die a good death in peace. Looking onto the beauty of the Earth in all its glory and being at peace with allowing his end to come. Each person, faces a different circumstances of in which death comes. If it comes in peace, to submit to the reality that death is a part of life, than that's OK to allow yourself to let go and let it wash over you. But if it comes to you as a fight for survival, you fight to the death. Both men chose a different approach because death came to them differently. It shows there isn't only one right way to die. It is how death presents itself to you, that determines how you deal with death. The terminal ill, the elderly make peace often with death and allow themselves to submit peaceful to death. The young, the strong, those who still have something to fight for, fight to survive. Even if it means a fight to the death. Because: Death isn't evil, it is an inevitable neutral force, how it approaches you and when, determines how most people will either submit to it or fight to the death. I think that is an important part of the movie got missed along the way by many viewers.
I remember watching this movie as a kid in the back of my parents van and loving the movie and thinking it was amazing film and not many people talking about it it is so upsetting
I cant believe how people choose to love all these fantasy movies and yet dislike something so raw and real. Also, people who say wolves don't hunt humans are mistaken because there are stories of wolf super packs that have terrorized Russian towns. Its unlikely but not impossible. This movie fueled my will to fight on during one of the hardest periods of my life. Thank you to all those involved in making this masterpiece.
Beautiful movie. Very misunderstood. People came to this movie thinking it was about being a blockbuster horror survival garbage. And left confused. This is about the soul, man. The breaking down of the ego, etc. It’s a very heavy movie and you did an excellent recap of it.
What's truly disgusting is the fact that the studio released this film in January, a month where films go to die.
I actually didn’t know that. That really is a shame.
True. Never understood fully why January is where film releases go to die. I get that holiday and summer releases tell ya how the studio has high hopes about a particular film. Just don’t know why the late winter months are for the lesser hyped movies. This movie being good at that time means it could dominate the typically lower earning month tho right?
@@tjanderson5892 Mainly has to do with the fact that there's a lot going on in January and February. You've got the the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards, why hype a film in the cinema when you want to advertise the big drama that's been nominated. You've got the Superbowl which somewhat competes for viewership (usually boils down to how much money people want to spend). You're also coming out of the holiday season, people aren't spending much because they've spent so much in December, there are debts to be paid and so on. There's winter conditions to consider, depending on where you live, January and February are some of the worst months for snow and storms, people would rather stay home with their loved ones.
Basically, a lot of detrimental factors happen to occur during January and February and film studios aren't going to risk their big films during such low prospects.
I'm actually glad this film is forgotten and never got major notice. It's a truly special film about the human condition. The human spirit.
Kind of suiting given the movie's tone, honestly.
One of the most underrated movies ever. The critics and people in general simply didnt understand the several brutally beautiful messages it brings up indirectly.
Indeed. Our culture has a very cynical view of art nowadays, so I can’t say I’m surprised the message was overlooked.
I'm glad it never got a lot of attention. This film was a lot like Narc in that it was totally mismarketed by studio hacks as some kind of action flick when it was a drama about the human condition and the human spirit. When I was in prison I wrote Ottway's poem on my wall to leave behind for the next person.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 I heard someone say this movie is racist
not a single racist thing about it as far as I seen people are crazy
@@esotericvv1244 wow, yea that's a new one LOL. Not racist at all. This is a compelling film about the struggle to survive and how precious the gift of life really is.
I watched 1million times lol
It's not a forgotten masterpiece, it's like many things, certain food, certain scenery, certain paintings, certain movies, cars, beers, whisky, anything, some people get it some don't. To those who do it's amazing.
That’s a fair revision.
It's absolutely amazing. Easily the best film Neeson ever made, as well as Joe Carnahan.
There's so much pain in Neesons performance in this movie which nobody even talks about which surprises me. He lost his wife a couple of years before this movies release, also in a ski accident so I akways thought this wasn't even acting from him considering the environment and everything else. It feels real!
But anyway, great vid, and good to see you're giving this movie more attention.
Most of the scenes were really filmed in the freezing cold snow in British Columbia. Yes some were in a studio but you can tell when their skin is all red and wind burnt from the cold that it's real.
I took the cursing god scene, as him accepting that his fate is in his hands, that he has to find meaning himself to keep moving. Faith in something bigger is enough for some. Others need to find their own meaning and values to live by. Existentialism vs essentialism kind of thing. He was living before, as being put on earth to live for his wife, now he has to shift views to a more existential one.
To me, a helicopter or something coming right after his cursing God speech would've completely ruined this amazing film. The fact that he was still fighting for life and honors the dead with the wallets shows he has found what he was screaming for. Such an amazing film. I truly got a very profound message from it.
...Great scene.
Spun-me-out, coz “fk!-it, I’ll do it myself”. (Verbatim)...Is a chorus/lyric line (kinda-Mantra) ive had goin’ on in my (everyday) life for some time
this movie will never be forgetten by me. I think about it all the time. I watched it when it first came out, and it meant a lot to me. I've shown this movie to all of my past boyfriends. I obsessed over survival surrounded by people worried about their phones. My father died when I was a baby of cancer. One of my first memories is standing next to my mother as she wept into her hands. Death meant a lot to me, and so did the living things I saw. I've been in a severely abusive relationship, I have no blood family I am entirely adopted now, Im greatful for the bits I have. But man am I ready to go. I remember sitting in the snow, drunk too, with a barrel in my mouth. I listened to "The Gray." one of my favorite songs and by far the most meaningful songs I have ever listened to. I listened to it out in negative wind chill. To me its not just about survival int he frigid cold, hunted by wolves, it's about that realization of everything that once made a life a life. The soul within, and that struggles just to stay afloat. Wolves to me, are humanities brothers. This movie will always be my absolute favorite, it will always be carried with me in so many ways. I remember all the men who survived the crash, I remember their stories, and I remember their ends. To me, when I look at another human, I see the Gray.
I’m going to keep fighting my alcoholism. Thank you
❤
dont try to do it alone...its a we issue AA hey i have 36 years life is better by far good luck
I'm here fighting with you ❣️
Hey man, don't minimize what you do with this video. This commentary hit me hard. You made an impact in my life.
This is one of the best movies I’ve seen. Definitely my top5. Why don’t they make movies like this anymore? The storyline, the suspense, the drama, the cinematography. Brilliant!!
Wonderful analysis. Those of us who understand the depth of this movie feel it's profound meaning and power long after the end titles. I feel privileged to be one of them.
I sat in silence and just stared off into space after the film ended. I love how the post-credits scene actually bookends the film perfectly without copping out and telling us who won.
That is probably one of the most pretentious comments I've ever read
@@thecommunistdoggo1008 not even slightly.
@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Oh it's the most arrogant and pretentious crap I've ever had the displeasure of reading
My husband is 73 and has endured real heavy hard tragedies before he came to USA and through his talents and perseverance her managed to have successful life and watches this movie when he is exhausted l think he sees himself always fighting the last because he loves being alive and able to move forward. This movie touches his soul even though it's just a film masterpiece .
I really like your comment, it's truly heartening for me to know I am not alone with these feelings.
Going through a hard life has as much potential of disarming you of all you love, as much as it has that of making you tougher, and ultimately, a fighter. Thanks for sharing.
As a Christian I love this movie! especially the angry prayer since. It is sooooooo relatable to me and my faith. Dealing with bullying, depression addiction and self doubt. I won't lie i had those moments when im like "God why... just why!" Yet time and time again despite of being greeted with nothing but the sound of silence, feelings of peace love and joy fill the cracks and crevices of my shattered heart which gives me the couragee face another day another battle. Yes life is pain but as the film teaches us we can ascend from the darkness and find light truth and even wisdom from our struggles.
Me too. Your words described very similar feelings and experiences I have in my Christian Faith.
You probably won’t find something if your not looking for it
Beautiful comment, Amen.
I think this film definitely has a humanistic center to it. It's about the human will and how far one could push themselves without divine help. Though he does find something akin to a spiritual awakening, it's a primitive enlightenment, rather than a divine one.
I'm depressed and this movie just hits. It feels so relatable. I think surviving against the wolves and the wilderness represents the struggle to live like you've said. It's gritty and ever present, but it's living. No matter how bad things are, we are still alive, and I think that's something to be thankful for, and fight for.
Say what you want about this film, you can feel the desperation when they got picked off one by one, but in the end when Liam excepted the outcome h embraced it, that small moment when he’s looking the Alpha in the eyes and they both lock-on to each other has to be one the best pieces of cinematography ever recorded, and that moment he’s lying on top the Alpha just gives you a bit of hope but a heavy-heart at the same time, this is a criminally-underrated classic
This completely sums up the beauty of that movie. And I'm happy to have watched this. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this! I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve seen this film and I love it even more every time! My absolute favorite movie of all time!
My pleasure. And yeah I get the urge to watch it all the time, it’s quite the film.
There is such a profound message in this movie. I found it to be extremely poetic, metaphorical. From the moment we are born, we are thrown into the fray. As we go through life; we are challenged to face our fears, extreme grief. And encountered heartbreaking experiences than will shake us down to our cores. We go through life afraid of death because our fears of the unknown. This can only end once we finally realize that have always had control of how we react to those experiences. Will you continue to struggle and suffer in silence? or will you choose to stand up in fight back with everything you got?
I’m with you 100%. There aren’t too many movies that focus solely on the universal experience of human beings. Movies that could ring true in any culture, but I think The Grey is one of those stories.
Amen!
I personally think the meaning is pretty clear, this is one of my favorite films and im almost certain its about depression.
- The wolves are a metaphor for depression; a demon constantly chasing you with no escape.
- The people he crashed with are a symbol for friends and family.
For depressed people the main reason they keep going is usually to protect the people around them. This is seen at the start of the film when he has the barrel in his mouth but he stops because he has to protect the guy on the oil line.
The wolves picking the survivors off one by one is a metaphor for depression pushing your friends and family away. People give up on you because of the depression you carry as it spreads to them so the wolves killing them one by one is a metaphor for people giving up on you one by one as seen in the film.
Idk if anyone has said anything about this yet but in the after credit scene it shows that he beat the wolf which perfectly ties into what is discussed in this video
This is true. Liam’s character is laying on top of the wolf as they seemingly both die…
I LOVE the read of the wolves personifying depression. I never thought of that before this video, ut when you mentioned it, it clicked instantly.
This movie deserves so much more love. It has helped me through so many hard times in my life and it drives me insane when people refer to this movie as "the one where Liam Neeson punches Wolves". There's such a deeper meaning and more symbolic inspiration to the movie. I owe this movie so much and I will love it and sings it's praises til the day I die
Me too. This film moves me beyond words.
Great analysis, and one of the greatest movies I’ve ever seen!!! Wish you covered the part where Diaz and Ottway was having a sort of exchange at the campfire, when Ottway admits he is afraid but no shame in saying it. Really reminded of men who act as if they’re never afraid, as if they’re programmed super human robots ready to tackle any challenge without fear when really the only time you can be brave is in the face of fear, is if you’re afraid.
Right. There is no bravery without fear, only blind stupidity.
Yes, I'm glad people mentioned that Liam was still reeling from the loss of his wonderful wife (in the winter also, btw) when he made this film. Tough to do.
I watched this movie for this first time in a long time. I originally watched when it came out I was 8 lol. But I was shocked by how good and under appreciated it is.
For sure, it kinda got dismissed as another monster movie. Too bad.
@@LifeIsAStory i just watched the movie for the 1st time
Wow
Man
I though hm...okay let me watch some liam neeson action flick before i go to sleep
I wasnt expecting such a poweful masterpiece of a movie
Hope you re having a good day too!
@@LifeIsAStory from the trailer I expected "Taken, with wolves" but instead got something amazingly profound and special that really touched me.
The score is fantastic. The poem with the score is amazing. Love the cinematography
Your interpretation of the movie touched me. Thank you for sharing it with us !
My pleasure!
Excellent. Yes. The film asks: Having lost all you love, will you fight to keep living? And when you finally face your end, will you go down fighting? Remember what your loved ones told you before they left. I always cry at the end. Liam's face is perfect.
I'm very glad to see that this movie is finally getting some recognition. I remember when I saw it way back when I was immediately taken by it (pun unintended), it's really one of those films that you come out of the theatre a little changed from how you came in. At the time it seemed like everybody loved to hate the film so I'm glad it's come around a bit.
It's pretty confusing when someone calls this a forgotten masterpiece.
I love this movie .
Great analysis of a fantastic film. It will forever have a special place in my heart, as well as the soundtrack
Thank you 🙏 and yes I feel the same way about it. Really enlightening film.
Excellent analysis. Never give up, no matter what. Every shred of life is precious and fragile.
Man... great breakdown/analysis!! I am now a follower of your chanel. Beautifully done my guy. You really did get the things that, for whatever reason, most people missed. I think they just wanted a typical Liam Neeson action flick with wolves but it was sooooo much more than that. This movie reached me on a very primal level as when it came out I had just been arrested and was about 2 months sober. Thoughts of suicide or feeling meaningless always in the back of your mind when you're depressed/addicted or even both. Again, my hats off to you for this one!
I was battling depression when this came out. I didn’t understand for a long time why I was so wrecked by this movie. Yet, this video summed up the lesson it the story and put words to it that I never could.
What a powerful, moving, sad & beautiful masterwork of cinema. !
At the end if you roll the credits the black screen fades back to the woods and you see a black patch of fur with what looks like damp spiked up human hair mixed in just beyond what you can see as if hes laying against the wolf perhaps and it seems like its taking its last breaths. Everyone should see it and take from it what you will.
I just watched this film again after seeing it when it came out, and I did pause at several scenes and think about it and the messages within and life in general. Thank you for making this video.
Forever my all time favorite movie , this movie has so much more depth and meaning then most people will ever know!
This. This touched me deeply. I've lived an extremely lonely and depressing life myself, now at nearly 26, I get it. This movie always resonated with me, but lately I've come to understand exactly what the message of this story is. Thank you for sharing your view, it was an excellent analysis.
I re-watched this film tonight, I guess for some stoic inspiration (heroic suffering) kind of thing. A bunch of things have been going wrong lately. I've been sick for weeks. My Fiancé left me. A deer jumped, I wrecked my car. I been staying in a hotel. It's cold outside. Also the year is still 2020.
I feel uncomfortably close to Ottway.
But I'll fight-on the best I can. 🐺
A stoic Marcus Aurelius quote used in Gladiator has kind-of been getting me through this sudden dark time:
_"Nothing happens to anyone that He is not fitted by nature to bear"_
Sorry to hear life has thrown all that stuff at you man. Fight on, one day at a time.
“You can endure anything your mind makes endurable.”
Hey brother, how are things going for you?
Hopefully it's been getting better.
I hope you're still fighting with us brother, and still enduring. Drop a message back and let us know. God bless.
Please don't stop making these. These videos are gems.
Thanks, I really appreciate it! This is one of the few videos I distinctly remember writing and recording. The feedback has been incredible since day one.
So well done, sir!
I completely agree, this movie really affected me and I find myself watching it again and again. It's about the heroic struggle of life and persevering right to the end and then facing that end with courage and stoicism, fighting to the end.
You nailed it brother, on so many levels, can’t even go into detail at this time. Subscribed and liked just based on this review. Thank you.
Good analysis dude, it made me want to watch it again (and since im older now in compaerison to when it came out, I know it will shine differently on me this time)
You should, there are a lot of little moments worth thinking about. And thanks, I appreciate it.
@@LifeIsAStory I´m looking forward to your next content
@@JunguianPhantom I actually have another video on The Grey ready for this week. There is an aspect of the film I wanted to revisit, so I hope you get something from it.
Oh boy you're explanation of the don't be afraid line hit me really hard well done sir.
The grey is hugely underrated
Appreciate it! That line connected with me a lot as well.
Your videos r outstanding!! Awesome analysis of an incredible film. Haven't watched The Grey since its release, but because of this video Iam going to rewatch it tonight.
Thank you! Much appreciated 🙏
Maaan. This movie stayed with me for months when i watched it. And it still hits like a train even up to now. This is one of those movies that truly changed something in me. I strongly urge anyone to give thsi movie a shot.
I love and admire how you dissect and dig deeper within the considerable depth of the entire screenplay by Joe Carnahan. And then telling it to us. Thank you. By the way, I happen to be a passionate animal lover myself; I love learning about animals facts, and I love how fascinating they are. So, wolves may tend to avoid humans. But I really liked The Grey a lot for what it was (mostly in terms of complex thematic storytelling and imposing filmmaking. I'm gonna have to watch it again some day.
One of the most underrated movies this century. Simply outstanding! The movie is so much more than just few man trying to survive in the wild against wolves pack. I mean, for me personnally it's a about a battle between life and death, and how you deal with the obstacles you face in your life. These wolves could be anything in life like a disease, trauma, bad decision, losing someone special, crumbling career, etc. It's all about faith and hope to keep us moving forward.
Never forgotten, I think about it constantly. Movie has stuck with me since it came out
I wrote an essay on this movie in a college film class. I'm not even saying this in an elitist way, but most people seriously do not recognize how utterly metaphorical this film was.
I have a on the tattoo of a wolf because this movie partially.
Thank you for this analysis. It’s helped me a lot through a very challenging few weeks.
One thing ! - did You notice the "NO MAS" tattoo Diaz is carrying on his neck?? Most people (including even Ottaway) see it and take for some sort of statement of "DEFIANCE" - some sort of "warning" like "don't tread on me!" or similar. Well - if you're a fan of Boxing then you should know that IN FACT that "NO MAS" is - basically! - a statement of RESIGNATION and SURRENDER. It's famous from the second boxing match between Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duràn. In 1980 Roberto Duràn took the world Champion title from Leonard during the famous "Brawl In Montreal" - probably the best & most jaw-dropping Boxing match I 've ever seen. Duràn - a kid from the dlums of Panama City - suddenly became "Man Of the Year" and millionaire at the same time. One year later they scheduled a rematch. Duràn (one of the very best fighters I've ever seen) wasn't the same man anymore! Due to his sudden success - he gained weight - he often skipped on training, etc. Leonard (another "Great amongst the greatest" on the Ring) took back the Belt from Roberto and Duràn (famous for his endurance) didn't even came to the eight or seventh (I just don't remember) - round. When Duràn realized he is no gonna win, he just "flipped" - thrown his gloves in the air and shouted: "NO MAS!" - meaning: "CUT THE CRAP! - NO MORE OF THIS BULLSHIT!". If you take the phrase WITHOUT CONTEXT it says & sounds the opposite of what it - factually! - is! - ergo: AN ADMISSION OF DEFEAT.
PS. MIKE TYSON - many years later (Mike's also a big fan of Duràn!) - explained it his way - (quoting from memory): "For a man like Roberto Duràn - who is world-wide famous for his conditioning, willpower, resistance to pain, and - most of all - AGGRESSIVENESS - IT IS MUCH MORE COURAGEOUS TO ADMIT HIS OPPONENT DEFEAT AND GIVE UP, ADMITTING HIS OPPONENT IS THE "BETTER" MAN!" (end of quote). Please notice that Diaz has this tattoo from the beginning and apparently - for whatever reason! - considers it a "motto of DEFIANCE" while in fact it is the VERY SYMBOL OF DEFEAT! ...and Diaz DIES BY ADMITTING DEFEAT! His death is not even filmed.
This movie is fantastic, a genuinely solid survival movie with alot more heart than most. And despite being the "generic action hero", Liam Neeson is fantastic in this movie.
It's actually great they did NOT make him some ultimate bad ass like in some of his other action flicks. Right from his introduction we see Ottway is very vulnerable and depressed.
@flightofthebumblebee9529 I agree fully, it makes him feel more badass actually, because he's not this invulnerable hero.
One of the few movies that hit my core, loved it
My favorite film of all time! I don't think it's by accident that he breaks the alcohol bottles and uses them as weapons at the end. Many addiction and maybe more alcoholism undertones in this movie.
That is a great point! I haven’t thought about that, but you are absolutely correct. You just blew my mind lol
I find it criminal that you only have 13k subs, your content is better than channels that have millions
On your analysis of the wolf. I came to terms with my own depression, once I visualised it as a great black wolf, that tries to drag me, bite me and be against me. But instead of trying to kill it, I came to accept it and try to live with it. He'll always be there. And he'll always try to bite. But he is a part of me and I rather try to feed it once in a while and rest calmly beside it.
Great comment. I love talking about this amazing film and how it applies to the human spirit.
That plane crash scene was one of the most intense and scary scenes I've ever seen!
This film truly is a masterpiece. The director commentary talks about how during filming everyone involved realized they were working on something truly special. Something about the human spirit and the human condition. The wolves were not the antagonists. Not really. In fact they are actually Ottway's salvation. The part in the beginning where he shoots one then calmly lays beside it petting it until it dies shows that Ottway takes no joy from his job. Right as he is about to kill himself the wolves howl and it distracts him.
When Ottway talks about his father then recites his poem, it moved me to tears. The ending did too especially when we learn that SPOILERS his wife didn't leave him by choice, she died of cancer.
Such a truly beautiful film.
Lovely video. Thanks for remembering this great movie.
My pleasure!
This movie analysis video is as fantastic as the movie. Well done my guy, such an understandable video!
Glad you enjoyed!
Thanks so much for such a thoughtful review of this powerful film.
Endurance is what makes all challenges pratically the same " live and die in this day..live and die in this day."
keep moving forward!, that's what matter
Honestly my favourite movie of all time.
I love deep, character movies that really make you think and be greatful for the life that you live.
This film ticks all the boxes for me.
One of my all time favorite movies. Everything you explained is everything we all understood deep down inside however we didn't know how to express it the way you did for us.
High praise, I don’t take it for granted 🙏
This was a beautiful film when I was younger I didn't understand it but when I went back into it I loved it there's so many elements to this film it's amazing I can't believe most people forgot it now in days but it will always be in history thank you for the analysis by the way I am actually needed that
Don't you ever wish there were more films like this and it would be a bit more popular because you don't as much see these films
Absolutely. I wish there were more films that focused on human experience and the struggles of life like The Grey. Sadly, nowadays I don’t think the general public would understand or even enjoy movies that require deeper thought. It seems a lot of people just want popcorn movies with a lot of action. Also, the filmmakers themselves have spent their time making politically motivated stories. Which is their choice but I think movies like The Grey can impact everyone, and that’s why it’s so great. Thanks for watching!
@@LifeIsAStory I feel the same even around family, friends etc. Just seems as if everyone is dopamine oriented. Deeper meaning and deeper thought is simply just brushed off, not cared for, cliche, or to difficult to think about. Sad to see such disinterest towards human expression, and the human condition.
Same
I wish I had seen this movie sooner, I was put off by the reviews and people saying it wasn’t a satisfying movie, but I found all the complaints were aspects I actually really enjoyed about the movie, like the cursing god scene it is super important because it directly deals with the core theme of the movie which is finding worth in yourself and facing the challenges in life, I think people took to much of this film literally, I watched it as a symbolic journey, which is why seeing the fight isn’t important, this isn’t an action movie, like in life, there is no climax, it’s our decisions that matter the most not necessarily the outcomes
Totally agree. People did take too much of the film literally. Nothing is guaranteed in life, all you can do is choose to keep fighting what’s thrown your way. It’s a very important message and one I think should be shared more often. Thanks for the comment!
So this is something i just noticed after multiple viewings... but isn't everything Liam putting on to fight related to Frank Grillo's character? I know Grillo's character gave him his "lucky" gps watch, and it looks like its also his knife as well, and his character kept drinking most of the time (the mini bottles).
A breath of fresh air, this review. Subbed.
didn't really think much about the aspect of the movie that depicts what it's like to have depression. now thinking about it, the sadness of this man just was present throughout the whole movie. i kind of ignored it cuz another strong element struck me harder - the horror. i was terrified watching the movie for the first time when i was still a kid, years later rewatched it and still terrified. now i'm watching it again, i feel different, while still terrified, i am feeling the pain and the sadness of john as someone with depression like him. the resignation of life shown in the movie. there's something beautiful and appealing about it.
You did an amazing analysis and you're spot on about addiction.
Prime Minister Winston Chrchill referred to his depression as his "black dog."
Brilliant! Thanks for this analysis!
Amazing video, i love your analysis of movies.
Just discovered your channel, I find it very thoughtful. Keep up the good work.
Hey man, thank you for making this video. I feel like you made it just for me.
This movie fucked me up so much as a kid. Such an amazing film. Truly underrated and underappreciated
Love the end when he confronts the Imaginary figure in the sky.
Thank you for your explanation and tough (Gedanken).
I would never ever be able to think so focused and deeply.
A Thing that is very frustrating to me, but sure not the end of the world.
You give answers to questions i only knowed that they existed, but Not able to figured out in years by myselve.
Thanks a Lot.
My pleasure. I'm happy you got something out of it.
Fantastic movie, way beyond what I thought it would be. To me, the wolves were. metaphor for staving off hopelessness / depression.
I used to watch this film every year, usually in the summertime when AMC would show it. Such a powerful film and you get the point across exactly. A movie about a suicidal man who is thrust into a position of leadership to try to preserve life and find his own reason for his own life to continue. Utterly poetic and offers a great lesson. "Once more into the fray ... "
Another piece of media that relates this message in a form of nonfiction is EPSN's 30for30 Jim Valvano special. “To me there are three things everyone should do every day. Number one is laugh. Number two is think -- spend some time in thought. Number three, you should have your emotions move you to tears."
The Human Condition by Hannah Arendt offers another perspective about humanity's relationship with society and how important it is lest we fall into tyranny.
I think I'm one of the very few people who LIKE that the cut to black as he charged. That was hard as fuck. The point is, he was staring death in the face. Weakened and 8 feet away from a wolf the size of a horse. He could lie down and the wolf would rip his throat out and put him out of his misery in under 5 seconds. Instead he gets ready and remembers his Father's incredible poem and he made that wolf work for it. I'll take the implications from that ending anyday rather than watch some guy and a wolf punch each other with really fast editing
brilliant video sir!
the memories of 2017 when first it come ... it's back again
Just watched it. First time. How'd i miss this movie? Great story and movie. Always enjoyed Carnahan. Didn't even realize it was his. Like him on a whole new level now,Neeson too. Great analysis brother 👏 subscribed
Carnahan moved me to tears at the end of Narc (Ray Liotta sobbing over the body of his friend) and this film just moves me beyond words. The actress who plays Ottway's wife played the wife of Calvess in Narc.
They marketed this movie as Liam Neilson fighting wolves, and given the success of the Taken franchise at that time that’s what the average moviegoer thought they were going to see. The movie was so much deeper than that. I think the marketing failed to tell the tale, but I get why they did it in that fashion. Either way, this is a criminally underrated movie.
It's a flashback..
As things were getting bad, past a point of return and beating her illness..
She's the one dying, but she's not even thinking about herself, saying don't be afraid for his sake..
She's telling him don't be afraid..
Of what's happening to her, to them etc..
She knows he'll be terrified, the thought of losing her, being without her..
She trying to comfort and prepare him bless her..
That's love!..
Of course you'd worry for the partner you're leaving behind, alone etc..
Liam's journey..
This film will stay with my all my life..
It's bleak and brutal for sure..
Yet, it genuinely is a life affirming masterpiece..
Appreciate life, never give up..
We all only here a short time, something will get us one day..
Fight, and keep fighting on no matter what until that day!!..
What a message man!..
It's rare something has the potential to give something that you'll take away from it, not like this does..
It'll stay with me for life what it's underlying message was..
To fight even if you are going to die trying. The whole movie is about Liam wanting to survive, if not at first to keep the others alive, but in the end to finalize realize, that his life meant something and to fight against an equal opponent.
Liam wasn't suicidal because he had given up and or was depressed, it was because of the pain he felt from grief.
He had to fight a worthy adversary to feel alive again. It wasn't a metaphor of him fighting against himself, because otherwise, in the ending, he would have triumphed over the wolf.
But instead the were equal opponents who fought a good fight until the death. Both of their's death.
He says the poem: Once more into the fray. Into the last good fight I'll ever know. Live and die on this day. Live and die on this day.
The movie isn't about facing your fears, it is about our animal driven human instincts to push to survive at all costs.
But there's more to it. An old or sickly animals have been known to lay down peacefully and allow death to come.
It is about dying a good death.
John, who knows he isn't going to make it and may even jeopardize his team, isn't giving up..
He is choosing to die a good death in peace. Looking onto the beauty of the Earth in all its glory and being at peace with allowing his end to come.
Each person, faces a different circumstances of in which death comes.
If it comes in peace, to submit to the reality that death is a part of life, than that's OK to allow yourself to let go and let it wash over you.
But if it comes to you as a fight for survival, you fight to the death.
Both men chose a different approach because death came to them differently.
It shows there isn't only one right way to die.
It is how death presents itself to you, that determines how you deal with death.
The terminal ill, the elderly make peace often with death and allow themselves to submit peaceful to death.
The young, the strong, those who still have something to fight for, fight to survive. Even if it means a fight to the death.
Because: Death isn't evil, it is an inevitable neutral force, how it approaches you and when, determines how most people will either submit to it or fight to the death.
I think that is an important part of the movie got missed along the way by many viewers.
God damn it. I ve never cried so much in a movie since Gladiator
I remember watching this movie as a kid in the back of my parents van and loving the movie and thinking it was amazing film and not many people talking about it it is so upsetting
So true everything you said! Loved 😍 this movie 🎬 too
I have gone as far as I can go. And I have gone farther…
Well done brother 👏
I cant believe how people choose to love all these fantasy movies and yet dislike something so raw and real. Also, people who say wolves don't hunt humans are mistaken because there are stories of wolf super packs that have terrorized Russian towns. Its unlikely but not impossible. This movie fueled my will to fight on during one of the hardest periods of my life. Thank you to all those involved in making this masterpiece.
This was the most intense movie I've ever seen! I watched it while dog sitting at my brother's house, where there COULD be wolves and bears!
I agree .. fantastic movie and very underrated
At the end of the credits there is one final scene. Movie is legendary.
Beautiful movie. Very misunderstood. People came to this movie thinking it was about being a blockbuster horror survival garbage. And left confused.
This is about the soul, man. The breaking down of the ego, etc. It’s a very heavy movie and you did an excellent recap of it.
yeah dude
I found you this morning
subbed.