Generally enjoyable and solid Western. Perhaps I would temper some of the high praise found in some posts below, especially bearing adult viewers in mind, but overall I liked it. <br /> <br />But the thought that kept running through my mind was that I would love to show it to a group of Cub Scouts, about Webelos' age (9-10). I don't mean that as any kind of putdown (my son is an Eagle Scout), I just felt that they would be the ideal audience for the film. Too much younger and it might scare them and cause nightmares; too much older and they'll start mocking the 'fakey bear'. By the way, speaking of special effects, I think it is almost impossible to portray a menacing animal convincingly in a movie (especially before computer-generated capabilities). Besides "Jaws", when has it ever been successfully done? <br /> <br />I did very much approve of the film's traditional values (another reason it would be great for Scouts to see). And even if I wouldn't consider it a prime example of the dramatic craft in its highest form, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for fathers to watch with their young sons, especially those drawn to the great outdoors.
Viewer Reviews While the bear special effect definitely needed help it's a pretty fantastic movie for the whole family. Definitely one of those types of movies that you remember from your childhood and want desperately. It was definitely worth purchasing and my kids love it.
