Based on Ghost Walker, a short story by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers, The Grey is set in the harsh winter climate of Alaska. Liam Neeson is forced to lead a men of oil workers in a dangerous battle against a pack of wolves following a plane crash in the middle of the Alaskan mountains. The film has quite heavy undertones as it portrays the mental struggle these men face, combining themes of death and suicide, as well as love and survival.
If you're a fan of Liam Neeson you'll love his performance. He delivers some brilliant lines and plays the 'lone wolf' character to perfection. The other characters are average, although the antagonist for the majority of the film, played by Frank Grillo, stands out above the rest.
My favourite aspect to the film was the cinematography. Set in the mountains the backdrops were picturesque and really gave you a sense of being in the wilderness, whilst the camera work was incredible. As a film and TV student I fully appreciated the technical side to the film which added to my enjoyment, especially seeing it on the big screen.
On the downside, the film started to drag around the midpoint after an entertaining opening which meant you started to lose focus from the themes being portrayed and, in some scenes, became a little bored. Whilst I didn't think the ending was that bad, some might be a little cheated by the abrupt end - especially those who stayed to watch the 5 second added clip that was shown after the credits.
I would highly recommend this film if you are Liam Neeson fan, and even if you're not, it's more than definitely worth a watch. Thank you cinema, see you in another 6 months.
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