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A Cry In The Wild

Jared Rushton (Actor), Ned Beatty (Actor), Mark Griffiths (Director) Rated:
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Format: DVD
3.5 out of 5 stars 178 customer reviews
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  • Actors: Jared Rushton, Ned Beatty, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows, Terence H. Winkless
  • Directors: Mark Griffiths
  • Format: Multiple Formats, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated:
    PG
    Parental Guidance Suggested
  • Studio: New Horizons
  • DVD Release Date: June 27, 2000
  • Run Time: 82 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (178 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6305865612
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,809 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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5.0 out of 5 stars" A Cry in the Wild"
By A Customer on August 2, 2000
Format: VHS Tape
"A Cry in the Wild" is a super film! The screenplay closely follows the plot found in Gary Paulsen's "Hatchet." The main character,Brian Robeson,is a kid who quickly is faced with the decision to adapt or perish in the beautiful wilds of the Canadian wilderness. The scenery is breathtaking in this movie. I was caught up with the thought, "What would I do?" The obstacles that Brian faces are demonstrated in a realistic fashion and keep the viewer wondering what is going to happen next. If you like the outdoors, challenges, and the triumph of the human spirit, see this movie!
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4.0 out of 5 starsA good Hollywood version of a fantastic book
By Betty In The Bush on November 7, 2011
Format: DVD
Apparently a teacher has assigned her students to rip this movie apart in the reviews here, so here's my opinion as a teacher: this movie is a perfectly adequate version of a fantastic novel. There is some swearing, but other than that it is pretty true to the story. Don't let a bunch of whiny sixth graders with a bitter teacher disrupt your movie enjoyment!
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5.0 out of 5 starsMovie Based on Hatchet
By Kindle Customer VINE VOICE on April 8, 2008
Format: DVD
This movie is based on the Young Adult novel, Hatchet. It is a good movie to show to students who have read or are reading the book. It is easy to find where it correlates to chapters in the book so you could use just part of the movie for a lesson.

The movie is very true to the book and very realistic.
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3.0 out of 5 starsHatchet Vs. A Cry in the Wild
By Robert T. Rude on April 26, 2001
Format: VHS Tape
As a professor of Reading Education, I use the book, Hatchet, and this video to demonstrate to teachers-in training that books and videos can both serve a purpose in the classroom. First we read the book. With undergraduates, I read the book to them, one chapter per day. With graduate students, they read the book on their own. After we've read the book, we do a "compare and contrast" comprehension activity. Students are expected to write notes about how the two media are similar and different. Using an "H" compare and contrast page (one leg of the H is for Hatchet, one for A Cry in the Wild -- the horizontal leg is used for common items in the book and movie). Once students see and hear Paulsen's talent for crafting words, the movie always is ranked as a distant second. The video also illustrates what Hollywood must do to command a person's attention. For the modest price of the video, it's an excellent way to demonstrate to students of all ages, the power of books over video.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGREAT ADVENTURE FILM & VERY REALISTIC - PERFECT FAMILY FILM!
By GCB on April 10, 2010
Format: DVD
This is an EXCELLENT FILM for many reasons. VERY REALISTIC and the plot holds strong throughout. It teaches you how to use your head in the wild. Many people don't know very much what to do in a stranded situation; how to use whatever resources you have around you (in ways you've never imagined), etc. Even through mistakes you learn and you eventually master. The film keeps your attention and you wonder what the boy is going to do in each obstacle. With the understanding that the boy is obviously upset and disturbed by the divorce/separation of his parents (the film shows a few short flashbacks of memories), he faces himself in a whole new light when he is alone in the nature, fighting to survive outward battles as well as inward battles. He becomes more of a man through it all and in the end acts more mature with his mother. (As for usage of bad words (cussing), I watched the movie on TV, so, sometimes they take out any bad words compared to the DVD. I have to say though that I can't believe they would put bad language in this family film - wouldn't make sense for the genre!) You can also see, that, even there are dangers in the nature, as is in the city too, the nature has a way of transforming kids to be more rounded, more mature individuals, through respect, a wild innocence and a joyous peace. I would say that A CRY IN THE WILD is very much like a young-people's 'Cast Away'.

TOTALLY RECOMMENDED FOR ALL AGES!!
A MUST-HAVE IN THE FAMILY COLLECTION!!
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4.0 out of 5 starsGreat Nature Movie
By Christmas Movie Buff on January 11, 2005
Format: DVD
This movie took you back to the basics of movies without all the new fuddy duddy stuff added to everything you watch. It had believable plots and really nice nature sceens.

It is about a kid who's parents divorced and he is flying to Canada to visit his father. During transit the pilot dies of a heart attack and the plan lands into a large lake in a mountainous region and sinks with all his belongings except the hatchet his mother gave him before he left on his trip. This hatchet was attached to his belt, and it literally saves his life as he uses it remarkably to build shelter and the such. The movie illustrates how he had to survive off the land and to protect himself from preditors (not violent). I do not really recall a lot of bad language or bloody sceens and the only time the kid is unclothed is when they show a glimpse of him diving into the water to bathe. If you like low key movies this one you'll like!
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5.0 out of 5 starsIt is a great story of the strength in all of us
By mom on August 12, 2015
Format: DVD Verified Purchase
I watched this movie in junior high school as a child. My son came home from school with the book version (called The Hatchet) last spring, and we read it together and wanted him to see the movie version also. It is a great story of the strength in all of us, and how with the right state of mind and attitude that anybody can accomplish amazing things. The story of an average kid surviving under seemingly impossible odds can be a great inspiration to kids and can be a good conversation starter with your kids not only about the types of things they can do in an emergency to help themselves, but also how their attitude and approach to a situation can affect it's outcome. I also suggest the related book, as it gives a lot more insight into what is going on in the main characters mind through his whole ordeal.
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1.0 out of 5 starsIt was a big disappointment.

This movie was not even closely related to the book. It was a big disappointment.

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5.0 out of 5 starsFive Stars

My 7 year old daughter just loved this!

Published 1 month ago by Brandy Hans
2.0 out of 5 starsPoor Quality DVD

The content of the movie was just what I was looking for to follow up after reading the book Hatchet. However, about half way through the movie, the DVD started to freeze up. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars"You have to see this movie"

Excellent show for the class after they have read the book. Very, very educational. Great for any age. Read more

Published 2 months ago by Amazon Customer
2.0 out of 5 starsDon't bother to watch this~

Ok, why 3 swears where not needed??? I couldn't show it to my class because of this!
This is suppose to be a movie based on the bestseller "Hatchet" but it is poorly... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Laurel
4.0 out of 5 starsFour Stars

Gift for husband who likes it.

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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat plane crash not a bad movie just poor quality.

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