The GreyMovie Reviews

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    Written January 28, 2012

    very good

    by wlake11

    The trailer makes this seem more action packed then it is so for that it somewhat disappointed me because i was hoping for taken with wolves pretty much. But its a man vs nature survival movie and its very good at it. Although i dont like the way wolves are portrayed in the movie liam says in the movie that their probably on the wolves land and they are threatened by humans so that can somewhat make a wolf attack(not very likely though). Anyway the airplane crash probably the best in any movie. It shows how people bond together in trouble times and try to help and care for each other because everyone there is convicts. It all around was a very good movie

    and stay after the credits theres a scene

    hope this helped anyone

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 27, 2012

    Extremely great film but not a standard Liam Neeson flick

    by NeimanJ

    Everything about this movie was great, but if you're expecting a film along the lines of Taken or Unknown you'll be rather disappointed. Neeson doesn't play the near super-human hero in The Grey, but rather a damaged and severely flawed man who tries to step up to save his fellow crash survivors despite his own issues. The ending fits the movie but left a lot of audience members in my showing upset because they wanted a climactic fight scene rather than the emotional payoff and cap to Neeson's character arc presented.

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    Written January 28, 2012

    Wolf Turd

    by Steve111111

    Bad story line, bad directing, bad special effects (the wolves look fake and their restless pursuit of these guys is not realistic); so so acting (really not too much dialog), and stupid ending are not a good combo for this movie. Neeson's character (the hero) makes a series of senseless mistakes. I am sure it will make millions because of Neeson (and a low budget) but I suggest you save your money wait for this to hit cable, where it will be soon. On the up side the scenery in British Columbia was nice and at times Neeson is good. In short, I wish I would have spent my time and money on another movie.

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    Written January 27, 2012

    Didn't like it, pointless

    by autumnrains67

    I adore Liam Neeson, the acting is good, scenes are beautiful and I jumped at a couple of the wolf scenes. However, the movie seemed pointless. We walked out after wishing we hadn't seen it. I wouldn't advise this for kids . . . not sure who I would recommend it for.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 30, 2012

    The Grey

    by prscordato

    This film was so much more than I was expecting; however, I fear I'm getting too old to "enjoy" a film as gripping and realistic as The Grey. When I stood up to exit the theatre my hands and legs were trembling.. Casting Liam Neeson as the Alpha male was brilliant. I never doubted his leadership, emotional and physical suffering, or his strength. A horror/psycho-thriller/nature movie masterpiece.

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  • Oh No!
    Written January 28, 2012

    The Grey

    by Tomscottm

    Just lousy. Liiam was very good,as always, casting good, story line wretched and unsatisfying. The message did not equal the tedium of the journey. A one trick pony for 2 hours plus.

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    Written February 12, 2012

    Heavy with no redemption

    by webtroop2000

    I don't want to just blast this movie ... it's my fault that I went into it without really knowing what it was about. Overall I think the movie was well done, the acting was great, special affects and scenery was good. I give the writer and director credit for their work, but just be warned, this isn't the classic US movie where the good guy always triumphs in the end. If you're in the mood for seeing a movie about a tough life, final attempts at survival through a struggling ordeal with everyone dying a slow painful death then by all means, this is a fantastic movie. If you're not quite in the mood for this, maybe skip this one for another time. This is a very heavy movie with virtually no redemption. I wasn't really in the mood for that so by the time it was over I was ready to leave, quite sobering.

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    Written February 5, 2012

    Highly anticipated, but a big disappointment

    by Tenfin

    It was a bad movie overall, even though Neeson was the star. There were a few funny parts, but, it was mostly serious. I think that the movie overused the "F" word.(175 instances of it according to multiple sources). There was a lot of violence and gore in the movie, so I would definitely not recommend this movie to the faint of heart. The wolves in the movie could easily be spotted as fake, and they sounded like skyscraper sized angry bears. There are a few twists, but the movie is pretty much predictable. In my opinion, the movie was very disappointing and pointless. The ending is horrible, and the storyline seems like there was very little thought put into it. Do not see this movie if you don't like a lot of cussing, violence, blood, gore, or people who have problems with questioning faith. ( there are a few scenes where they question faith). I would really advise movie goers of any kind to skip this one. Don't wait to see the after the credits extra, it just adds to the bad ending

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  • Oh No!
    Written January 28, 2012

    The Grey

    by dmcurtis

    I was anxious to see this movie, but was terribly disappointed by its content. FThe ending was pathetic. I am anxious to hear other comments on this movie. I would not recommend it to any audience.

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 30, 2012

    Great acting...great writing......

    by bullit98

    It's rare that I go to a movie that doesn't have absolute action (explosions, mountains of bullets, carnage, big body count)......or the best in science fiction and vampire flicks....but this one...well... I wanted to give it a view...afterall....Liam is a great actor. I was not dissappointed.....it was a great flick about survival of the fittest........man vs. nature........but above and beyond that......it allowed the audience to get inside the minds of those who are about to die (and know it)......which always begs the proverbial question........"do you believe in the greater power.......is it a new found world of angels that will be guiding you towards a beautiful afterlife...or simply the fact that you will no longer exist?

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  • Go
    Written January 30, 2012

    The Thinking Man's Action Hero

    by tcgeorge

    After reading so many of the reviews, my only guess is that this movie requires more brain-power than the average movie-goer cares to spare.

    This is more than just a story of a plane crash and wolves. How do so many of you not see this? This movie shows a very depressed man who has lost his faith. He becomes the alpha-male of the pack of men he is stranded with and attempts to lead them to safety. The movie did a great job showing mortality and the choices we make to either give up or continue fighting.

    I went becuase I was expecting Liam Neeson to kick a$$. He does, just not in the typical fashion you're used to. As one critic described him perfectly, "He's the thinking-man's action hero".

    And for god's sake, why does everyone STILL leave before the credits are over?

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  • Oh No!
    Written January 29, 2012

    Brutal & Pointless

    by cruisetips

    I never imagined I would see a Liam Neeson film that I could not recommend but this is it. Neeson's performance is fine as is the acting in general. However when you weigh the brutality and gore against the facts that there is no point to the film, no story of survival against all odds, the portrayal of wolves as creatures of revenge, etc. it's just not worth seeing.

    Had I read a review like this, it would not have stopped me from going to see it because I like Liam Neeson so much and he has a decent supporting cast, If you feel the same I recommend you see it on DVD or in a discount theater near you. If you have not seen Rooney Mara in the Girl With The Dragon Tatoo, spend your money there instead.Her performance is amazing. I immediately purchased the book and Rooney Mara is Lisbeth Salander .

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  • Must Go!
    Written January 30, 2012

    The Grey hits every emotion possible

    by JerseyJeff84

    I saw The Grey last night and it has honestly been YEARS since I have seen a movie that has made me laugh, cry, sit on the edge of my seat, start to turn away from gore, feel adrenaline run through my viens as I felt like I wanted to beat the crap out of a wolf too, feel like you are in the movie trying to survive ALL at once.

    While yes, certain parts are predictable, it's very minimal and there are some twists and turns. I loved the grit and realism of the Grey, how the situation could potentially happen to any one of us and how when you are faced with survival mode, you'll do almost anything to be able to see your loved ones again. I'd highly recommend seeing The Grey.

    *On a side note, if you are religious this movie may turn you off. There are lots of anti-God remarks from the different characters. Scenes where they call God and religion a fairytale, as well as a major scene wit Liem shouting obscenities to God and calling him names.

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    Written February 5, 2012

    Don't even rent

    by billofohio

    I'm a fan of Liam, but this story lacks credibility and emotional payoff. When the survivors left the relative saftey of a downed plane, that should have been a clue. Then the "Grey" are assigned human like intelligence and motives, and finally, when it all ends, you are left with a sense of "so what" - there is no point, no satisfying closure. I'm sorry I went.

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  • Oh No!
    Written January 30, 2012

    The Grey was a screaming disappointment.

    by kelliwood1@att.net

    We love most anything with Liam Neeson in it but this movie had almost no story to it. There is very little thar makes you cheer for any character other than the fact you would not want to be eaten by wolves yourself. Too much of the same thing (walk through the snow then someone gets attacked by the wolves). You really don't get to know who these people are so you don't connect enough to like or dislike them. I would not even suggest this as a dollar rental. Too gory, no story!

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RL_Griffin Just saw The Grey on Netflix; pretty good movie.

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M1STERNOBODY Watched 'The Grey' earlier, incredible film

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SofiaLische saw "The Grey" with my dad last night. what i learned: some things you simply cannot survive even with Liam Neeson on your team.

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