Alaska

While not taking itself too seriously this film has all the action and "feel goods" that make a family film. Hats off to Agee! (The scene stealing bear!)

This is an oldie but a goldie! I remembered watching this when it first came out (I must have been 10 years old) and I always liked it. It is always interesting when you re-watch a movie because it is almost like you have never watched it before! It is that new of an experience, I didn't really remember much of it. The brother and sister duo were so fearless, and the visuals were really beautiful, plus the polar bear was so cute! A nice relaxing film I watched the other evening before bed - however I tossed and turned all night for some reason...maybe I was scared of the poachers! All in all a great family film but I would actually caution against showing it to some children as there are a few scary scenes especially dealing with those pesky pachers! Breakaway Daily www.breakawaydaily.com

Captivating scenery of Alaska and a casual but simple story. I am not sure why this movie rating is anything less than 7 as I am freak of Adventure movies with simple plots. This one stands out. Have not seen Alaska being captured in such finesse in any movie or documentary as natural as this one. The Polar bear looks great. Also the poacher problems highlighted in the movie are so real and a fact of life in Alaska. The Kids acting are natural and superb. For the technology available in 19996, the whole movie is incredible in terms of everything. Looking at the movie, I have decided that it's high time that I need to make a travel plan to go to Alaska sometime soon. The real beauty is captivating. A great movie for the kids, family and everyone.

I was not disappointed in this film; basically I knew going in what it would be, very formulaic. My only real gripe is the bear helping at the end - that was just too much. Well, the entire movie was a stretch in reality, but pulling on the rope was even too much for my kids to accept. Also, when they got the dad over the cliff, he was barely up there and they started hugging. My wise seven year old said "They shouldn't be so close to the edge when they do that." We then imagined a different ending to the movie: bear rescues family, family hugs for joy, whoa....AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!! they go tumbling to their deaths, and the final shot is of the bear, looking over the edge... Good cheesy family flick. Not one I'm going to keep, but I don't feel cheated by watching it. I would be surprised if the kids ask to see it again.

A family movie that is worth your time. The scenery alone is worth viewing. The shear beauty of the mountains and Lakes is deftly filmed. Also interesting to see Charlton Heston in one of his few heavy roles during a long career. The cast did a very creditable job on this movie. I rated this movie 7.

I think it is safe to say that this film will appeal far more to a young child as opposed to an adult but if you're in a good mood and feel like sitting down and not taxing your brain, then this is the film for you. Dirk Benedict of The A-Team plays the father of two young children who go out to rescue him after his plane crashes in the icy wilderness of Alaska. As is inevitable, they encounter the usual adventures kids have when wandering alone in the wild. Charlton Heston is the token bad guy who is out to poach a cuddly little polar bear. Polar bears are the last animal you would expect to be so cuddly and if you cuddled one in real life, you probably wouldn't get up again but it's hard not to find the bear adorable. All in all, a great film with the lovely Alaskan scenery and a cuddly polar bear. Check it out.