gljbradley I finally watched this film like two nights ago and I enjoyed it. I became surprisingly immersed into it and I didn't think I would be. The story was great, the direction was great, the acting was amazing, the flow was decent, the visuals were quite good, the music was beyond beautiful, and most of all, the messages/morals were very profound. Even though it felt a little slow at times, it was very enthralling to where you can't help but be into it.Loosely based on the true story of Hugh Glass' ordeal and experience, this film really did a an outstanding job in bringing to life a story about an incredible person from history. To think, much of the traumatic stuff Hugh Glass went through is almost unbelievable and indescribable. It's amazing that he was able to get through all that and continue on. Boy, the human spirit and determination is something else! And that's what this movie, and for that matter, 'The Revenant', have shown. The shear will to live and having faith shows that we as human beings can get through difficult situations when we put our minds and hearts to it. It proves that even though things may seem bleak, don't give in and don't give up because a light of hope will make itself known. In a good way, this film felt real, raw, and at times, brutal. Ultimately, it came across as stunning, poetic, and surreal.I think how the story plays out was great and poignant. It just touches the spirit and mind.I only have like a few issues with it but they're not really that serious. I felt that it could've been a little longer. Like at least maybe 20 more minutes longer in which they could've possibly shown Zack's journey in the wilderness more and perhaps a few more glimpses into his past. I admittedly feel that this film was a tad bit too brief because the journey was amazing to look at and Richard Harris' performance was incredible despite having a couple of lines of dialogue. Perhaps with the small budget and little time they had, filmmakers did their best in terms of showing as much as we needed to see in understanding the main character and his plight. The second thing is the editing. At times, the editing feels a bit random and odd in some parts as if the timing was a little off. For example, if there's a scene coming to an end, it all of sudden cuts to the next scene without a more proper segue into it. This isn't in most scenes thank goodness. And finally, I wish they could've also focused more on the nature aspect of Zach Bass' evolution. Then again, they do show a good amount of nature playing a role in his physical and personal journey. Now that I think about it, this film does in fact shows that less is more. And every bit of detail of the story doesn't necessarily have to be spoon-fed to us. We understand the situation at hand with its subtlety.The film does a wonderful and beautiful job in conveying its message, and getting to the point. It was so thought-provoking and mind blowing in several ways.7.5/10

Wizard-8 I have a feeling that many people who might give "Man In The Wilderness" a try will feel cheated at the end. A lot of the advertising material (and the DVD box) suggest the movie is about a man seeking revenge against his former friends. Well, that's sort of the truth, but the actual execution is a lot different than you might think. The central character doesn't actually start his pursuit of his former friends until two-thirds of the movie has passed. Up to that point, the movie is more of his survival after being badly wounded. And when he does manage to catch up to his former friends, what he does will probably let a lot of bloodthirsty viewers sorely disappointing. But I enjoyed the movie all the same. Seeing the wounded central figure struggle to survive was quite captivating. There are some haunting and striking shots here and there of the cold and deadly wilderness. If there is a big problem with the movie, it is that the Native American leader that Harris' character encounters twice speaks some narration that would have made some things much clearer had we been able to understand him (he speaks his native language without subtitles.) Also, the flashbacks Harris' character has of his past doesn't really end up adding much to the movie. If the movie still sounds appealing after what I've said, it's probably safe for you to give it a spin in your DVD machine.

Brian While I did enjoy seeing Richard Harris and John Houston, there really isn't much more to like about this movie.To its credit, I must say that it does a fine job illustrating the brutal relationship between man and nature that still exists today, though most are blissfully unaware.To its detriment, pretty much everything else about it. The story plods along at a naggingly slow pace, in which a string of unbelievable incidents play out before the mostly crippled protagonist. There are a few scenes in which live animals appear to have been mutilated for your viewing pleasure. The one with the buffalo being the most obvious, and in my opinion unforgivable.The movie is described as the protagonists journey towards revenge, and most of the reviews you will read here repeat that, but I don't feel that the movie itself really bothers to illustrate that he had revenge on his mind much at all.This movie could be of educational value to a generation that has no idea what life was like before now. But for everyone else, I feel it's a bit of a disappointment, considering it has earned such high ratings in the reviews.

thinker1691 This movie depicts a true-life adventure and recounts the incredible, nay, fantastic story of famed mountain man Huge Glass, who in 1822 became part of a hundred man expedition originally led by general William Ashley to 'assend the great Missouri'. In the film " Man in The Wilderness " Richard Harris plays Zachary Bass, who is part of a scouting/hunting party for the over all expedition. Accompanying Bass are a young Jim Bridger and experienced hunter John Fitzgerald. Trailing an elk, Bass unfortunately surprises a mother Grizzly, who fearing for her cubs, attacks Bass who instinctual fires two shots at her. It then escalated into hand to hand combat with Bass stabbing her with several deep knife wounds before the bear succumbs and dies, but not before leaving Bass nearly dead and torn asunder in a bloody mess. Consequencly, the men who accompany Bass decide due to the sever loss of blood, gashes and deep wounds, is not expected to live and bury him in a shallow grave. John Huston is the expedition's Captain Filmore Henry, who makes the decision to leave Bass behind. Henry Wilcoxon is impressive as the Indian Chief and James Doohan (of star trek fame) plays Benoit. The harrowing challenge for Bass is remarkable as he struggles to get help from a frontier post in the dead of winter, nearly two hundred miles away. The movie is to say the least incredible, but being it's Richard Harris, we conclude his acting efforts have created a Classic. Well done! ****