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Never Cry Wolf

They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.

1983 · 1h 45m · PG Action, Adventure, Drama
Directed by Carroll Ballard

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A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species. Based on the book and true story by Farley Mowat.

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Ballard and his masterly crew of film makers have reimagined a corner of the natural world...They leave us awed.

Richard Schickel, TIME Magazine
Fresh

Measures up to the promise Ballard amply provided in his first feature, The Black Stallion.

Ronald Holloway, Variety
Fresh

Perhaps the best thing about the film is that the wolves are never made to seem like strange but cuddly dogs. They look like wolves, not especially threatening but still remote and complete unto themselves.

Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh

The film is still memorable for its compassion, commitment, and unexpected humor, qualities that go a long way toward tempering the ecological didacticism of the screenplay.

Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
Fresh

For the most part very absorbing, the film suffers from some embarrassingly obvious symbolism.

Time Out

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