a harrowing tour de force
Added 3/19/2010
This could be one of the greatest movies ever made that few people know about. Cornel Wilde does almost everything in it. It's a blend of Hollywood drama with national geographic scenery and realism. The lack of dialogue and its cinematic authenticity draw the viewer into empathizing with "man" as he flees for his life. It is spellbinding!
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where is the justice
Added 1/12/2010
This movie is a great masterpiece, easily stands among the great survival movies of the 60's my only complaint is to Mel Gibson..........why don't you give the credit for "Apocalypto" to Cornel Wilde who you stole every idea from
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The ultimate adventure action movie
Added 12/19/2009
There is not much of a story, after all it is all about the chase. The lone survivor, and the hunters becoming the hunted. What really distinguishes this movie, is that it achieves all the drama relying only on visuals and cinematography. There is almost no dialogue, the silence of the African Savannah is only interrupted by a few grunts and shouts. However, the action with all its twists and plots is unrelenting until the end of the movie. This movie is a landmark because it relies just on the basic elements, there are no special effects, gratuitous violence or moronic dialogue. There is only one atypical scene in the beginning, about the cannibal cooking practices that could have been left out. I have the VHS version.
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African Adventure
Added 12/18/2009
Cornell Wilde was an active actor in the '50's and 60's. He did a lot of (more or less) ham acting in the costume "historical" dramas current in that era. "The Naked Prey", was his breakout film. Not only was he the main character, he also directed. The movie is a gritty tale (set in 19th Century Africa) of his pursuit by several Africans after he is captured by their tribe. To honor him he is given "the chance of a lion" to flee, completely stripped, from a small group of tribesmen, rather than being ignominiously executed. The movie is the story of that flight through horrendous conditions with eager killers behind him. There is hardly any dialogue, but constant action. The movie could stand up to anything made today and is wholly realistic. It was the acme of his career and the movie is a gem. The only problem is the price of the DVD, which is typical of the "Criterion Collection", based on the extensive restoration that they do on their selected films. It is probably still worth the price, I just wish it was lower.
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About human nature ........
Added 8/13/2009
This movie is a truly well made classic action and drama combination. Very few films made in all the history of Hollywood can match this meaningful story about the human condition and it shortcomings. Even with the smattering of mild violence it is a movie made for the viewing of all ages. This is one of those movies I have seen 20 times or more but never leaves you with an 'empty' feeling at the end.
Rather than give you a long dissertation I will say to get this DVD as it is money well spent for your movie library. Enjoy.
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