The Grey
Film Synopsis
Ottway (Liam Neeson) along with others, are part of an oil drilling team in Alaska. Traveling onto their next destination, problems arise on the plane and eventually crashes in the middle of nowhere. While trying to find some help and struggling to survive, the group of men are surrounded by a pack of wolves numerous times on the trench to survival.
My thoughts on the film
I'm struggling with this movie. I wanted to like it, I really do, but there were so many reasons not to. I should begin with the good stuff though. Liam Neeson, like usual, is one bad ass human being. I can't think of a movie where he has failed to disappoint. It seems like he is one of the few actors in Hollywood that actually cares about acting and cares about his fans. But my love for Liam Neeson can only go so far in a movie like 'The Grey'. There were some scenes where I was gripping my seat and wanted more, but my wish never came true. The wolves were impeccable, though. You might feel a connection with the overall meaning of the film, but it simply was not enough. The movie was way too long. Two hours was definitely unnecessary for a film like this one. I was sitting in my seat wondering when it was going to be over and then when it ended, I was still upset. There were little stories within the bigger picture, but once the movie ended, you realized it was just filler and the writers couldn't think of anything else. The audio was really annoying. Yes, we get it. Just because they are walking through a blizzard, doesn't mean you can crank the wind sound. Oh and when you transition between loud noises to silence, it's best to actually transition and not cut.
Rating 2/5
You can't go wrong with Liam Neeson, but when it comes to 'The Grey', you might have to pass. There was very little entertainment value and the gripping of my seat never lasted long. Let the wolves drag you when the DVD gets released.
'The Grey' hits theatres this Friday, January 27th, 2012. Check your local theatres for showtimes.
Still thinking about watching 'The Grey'? I don't blame you, it's Liam Neeson. Make sure to come back and discuss!
