Customer Reviews

Escape to Grizzly Mountain [VHS]

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(1)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

A mountain man and modern boy are drawn together through a very special cave linking the present with 1841.

Dan Haggerty, who is best know for the 1970's series The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams, stars in this movie. Though the beginning credits clearly state that this is an original production, and is in no way related to the Grizzly Adams series, you will find many similarities. I rather enjoyed that however.

The Mountain Man lives in a secluded cabin in 1841 in peace with nature and the natives on the vast open land of the Pacific Northwest. The boy lives in harried modern times with his older sister after their parents were killed by drunk drivers-(this is only mentioned not shown).

As bullies pick on Jimmy (the boy) they invite him along to the traveling circus where Jimmy finds a very young bear being mistreated and a friendly caregiver amongst the other cruel circus folk.

Through trial and error, bravery and determination this bear cub will have a peaceful and free life. How does he free the bear? What happens at the cave? Who helps him? Well, I'm not going to give it all away! Watch and see....

The time travel through the cave is done in a pleasant fashion and this is a great movie for the whole family. This left a solid vision in the minds of my little ones about caring for God's creatures.

I was very pleased to see Dan Haggerty reprise his mountain man role and I look forward to other productions with him in it.

This would make a great gift and you can feel good about giving it.

It was a wonderful movie that went back in time to the days of the pioneers were a bear cub could run free and be safe. The scenery was spectacular and majestic and I would reccommeen it to anyone especially a family. The actors were all wonderful and they did a good job. The ending is left open for two sequels going either direction. I am looking forward to future movies from the prodcers.
PS thanks for the wonderful movie. Thank you amazon.com for your couteous services.

Great family entertainment! The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because the "bad guys" were too exaggerated and silly. It is a warm story with justice and right values portrayed in a way that isn't pushy. A good time.

Well what can I say? I guess I was suffering from nostalgia for Grizzly Adams but believe me this is definitely not the cure. If you're seven years old or younger I guess you could suffer through it but it is not for grown ups. Pass on this one.

I really wanted to see this movie, that's why I purchased it, so I could watch it. So far, it has not arrived. Hopefully someday it will appear in my mail box and I can do a proper review. My friend, Jay Tavare, is in this film, and he was the reason that I purchased it in the first place.

This is a funny feel good movie that tugs at the heart especially when Jimmy played by (Miko Hughes) is talking to the bear cub about losing his parents. Dan Haggerty adds a great bit of straight comic relief while being the hero Jimmy needs to free the bear cub from the evil circus owner

we loved the bear cub and the boy
and his love for a captured bear.
then movie oozes of spiritualism
and indian lore poorly done.......
i would have liked to see the movie
edited, used the fast forward button
a lot. not sure if i will let my
grandson watch it again. should have
read the reviews more closely. i depend
on them prior to movie selection...

Where is that magical cave? I'd sure like to find it. Lo, the Native Americans were breathtaking. A good and proper movie for the whole family to watch. Children of today need to watch Grizzly Adams movies.

this movie was a bit far fetched. the actress who played the sister over acted. the cop and both indian guys were hot!
a+ for them.even the older american indian was a cutey!
good movie for kids, better than spirit of the eagle.