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An unruly group of oil-rig roughnecks when their plane crashes into the remote Alaskan wilderness. Battling mortal injuries and merciless weather, the survivors have only a few days to escape the icy elements and a vicious pack of rogue wolves on the hunt before their time runs out.
Action Thriller Horror - This Liam Neeson starrer is more of a drama than an action film, so
those looking for something along the lines of Taken and
Unknown will be disappointed. However, fans of the star
should be pleased with this big showcase. Violence and constant
language make the film much too intense for children.
PROFANITY: Well over 30 F-words; over 30 S-words; 4 GD's; a number of ohters. SEX/NUDITY: None. VIOLENCE: Bloody wolf attacks. DRUGS/ALCOHOL: Some alcohol and tobacco. ACTION: Wolf fights. COMEDY: Some comic lines.
Roger EbertFull Review Very Good 'The Grey' advances with pitiless logic.
USA TodayFull Review Average The computer-generated wolves have more personality than any of the dull characters in The Grey.
Washington PostFull Review Good Joe Carna-han's man-against-nature thriller takes on contours and shadings far more sophisticated than the usual pulp programmer.
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Moviegoer Opinions:
Based on a theater exit polling of 146 moviegoers:
Looking at the graph, it's easy to see that "The Grey" is enjoyed more by younger moviegoers. As the age increases, the level of the review decreases for both males and females.
TEENS:Close to three-quarters of the males loved it but the remaining reviews were very mixed. Close to half the females loved it with another large percentage indicating they enjoyed it very much. A fair number were somewhat disappointed.
TWENTYSOMETHINGS:Great reviews from the males! Three-quarters enjoyed it very much. The female reviews are much lower. Only about a fifth loved "The Grey." Quite a few more rated it above average, but better than half only rated it average to below average.
ADULTS:The male and female reviews are very similar and very mixed. Close to a third loved it with a few more rating it above average. Unfortunately, better than half were disappointed, with a large percentage rating it very low.
The story begins at a refinery in Alaska, where crude oil is broken into various elements for commercial use. Workers endure grueling five-week shifts 24/7, then have about two weeks off for vacation. One group of men heading back home encounter a brutal storm, causing the plane to crash in the Alaskan tundra. All on board are killed except for eight survivors who head south toward civilization, pursued by a pack of mysterious, almost mystical wolves practically prehistoric in their size and ferocity.
