tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post6292211971332153174..comments2024-03-01T06:49:59.106-05:00Comments on Behind the Bit: Movie musings: Watching Grizzly ManStacey Kimmel-Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79714031040025444442010-01-27T22:44:28.394-05:002010-01-27T22:44:28.394-05:00Well, he definitely reaped what he sowed. I just ...Well, he definitely reaped what he sowed. I just don't have sympathy for him, except that last hour of life. ouch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-73379519535531341072010-01-26T15:16:30.798-05:002010-01-26T15:16:30.798-05:00I am saddened to see all of the people who are jud...I am saddened to see all of the people who are judging him so harshly. This was a guy with mental issues, who invented a kind of fairy-tale world for himself in which he could leave the real world behind and become part of nature, accepted by the most dangerous animals he could find. He was a sad person who took foolish risks because he was deluded, and it's amazing that he lived as long as Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17739758872791410410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-80040699647120730502010-01-25T14:42:05.021-05:002010-01-25T14:42:05.021-05:00I have to laugh -- I had intended to post this on ...I have to laugh -- I had intended to post this on a low readership day (Fri/Sat) b/c I thought no one would care or respond. <br /><br />I'm glad more people have seen this movie than I'd thought, and I appreciate all of your replies.Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-31911194684428864832010-01-25T14:37:36.863-05:002010-01-25T14:37:36.863-05:00I also agree that John gave a pretty insightful vi...I also agree that John gave a pretty insightful view...Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-53977256799398217462010-01-25T14:10:26.818-05:002010-01-25T14:10:26.818-05:00I didn't say she was a bimbo, I said she didn&...I didn't say she was a bimbo, I said she didn't know what she was getting into. From my reading, the man was a user and a narcissist. I totally agree with John/wngl.panavia999https://www.blogger.com/profile/12022750065016664499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-26896541491970032922010-01-25T12:36:46.385-05:002010-01-25T12:36:46.385-05:00Hi Panavia -- I have to differ with you here, havi...Hi Panavia -- I have to differ with you here, having read pretty much all the material out there that I'm aware of (movie, movie reviews, two books, articles, Newspaper accounts -- he did NOT take women with him routinely, and in fact the woman who went with him (and died with him) was no bimbo. He spent the vast majority of time up there alone, as his video will show -- there was never Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-89475516607442473812010-01-25T12:36:08.082-05:002010-01-25T12:36:08.082-05:00For me, the movie highlighted the human need to in...For me, the movie highlighted the human need to interact with animals in a way that allows some form of psychological one-ness or possession to occur. Treadwell wasn't content sitting back and marveling at the intricacies and miracles that underpin all animal to animal interactions. He wanted to insert himself into that interaction, to possess a part of it, to become more than a human HLShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13695818095406866154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-79511319849422416322010-01-25T12:26:45.448-05:002010-01-25T12:26:45.448-05:00This man has been justly reviled and ridiculed by ...This man has been justly reviled and ridiculed by many. He was an emotional and psychological con man. I think you should watch the film a few more times, better yet, read about this man and you get get more insight into this man's egotism and narcissism. That girlfriend who was eaten with him was just one of several he took to the wilderness over the years. He always made sure he had a girlpanavia999https://www.blogger.com/profile/12022750065016664499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-86634455862884332522010-01-25T12:19:10.626-05:002010-01-25T12:19:10.626-05:00I have seen the documentary. I believe that he ne...I have seen the documentary. I believe that he needed the bears to survive, to give him a reason live. I think they became his next addiction. The bears did save him, but his love for these animals gave him a false sense security; his ego got in the way. I felt sad for him.Wolfiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743943656869294788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-64548833151570253942010-01-25T11:54:13.913-05:002010-01-25T11:54:13.913-05:00This man is a complete idiot. My husband and I bou...This man is a complete idiot. My husband and I bought this movie thinking it would be a really cool/insightful nature film; but that's the last thing it was. This guy had a load of mental issues and he got what he was asking for. People need to realize these animals are PREDATORS, not fuzzy teddy bears you can get close to. People need to educate their children on the dangers of nature and acasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09356385103272906674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39057663501716723322010-01-25T10:53:54.189-05:002010-01-25T10:53:54.189-05:00Alas, I'm alone in my fondness for this poor s...Alas, I'm alone in my fondness for this poor sad character. But, I haven't been to Alaska, and I'm sure that kind of attitude wears thin.<br /><br />Did anyone at least enjoy his sense of humor?Stacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-39369764440636700512010-01-25T10:45:01.758-05:002010-01-25T10:45:01.758-05:00I found this a gripping film. The pilot's stor...I found this a gripping film. The pilot's story of stumbling on the killer bear is one of the most frightening things I've ever heard.<br /><br />As for Treadwell, he was a fool that gave no consideration to anyone else: he made his choice for himself and nobody else. I had no sympathy for him whatsoever. My sadness is that his companion fell for his game and died horribly because of it.<Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938092768787266544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-49050816464169267012010-01-25T09:38:14.888-05:002010-01-25T09:38:14.888-05:00I think he was an egotistical idiot I'm afraid...I think he was an egotistical idiot I'm afraid. Utterly compelling viewing but for me I'm afraid I couldn't feel regret and was just astounded by how many utterly odd people were dragged together in one film.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444138702488259106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-64677239514192832212010-01-24T21:51:09.010-05:002010-01-24T21:51:09.010-05:00Very sad movie. I think he had some sort of mental...Very sad movie. I think he had some sort of mental illness to think he could get that friendly with bears. If you like crazy docs about animals, rent The Cove. It will blow you away!Jennifer MacNeillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04827546204098725228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-15168398638144006482010-01-24T19:36:38.604-05:002010-01-24T19:36:38.604-05:00I've seen this documentary also. It's a v...I've seen this documentary also. It's a very sad and pointed reminder that we do not actually know how the animal is processing data, and what conclusions they draw.<br /><br />It is easy to over-identify with (the animal of our choice) and lose the reality of who they are. Whether we ourselves do it or not to some degree, we've all seen that one owner in the barn who does not get Janehttp://www.theliteraryhorse.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-5309062885223932212010-01-24T19:29:35.004-05:002010-01-24T19:29:35.004-05:00Ditto Jean's comments.Ditto Jean's comments.English Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01712384532126551307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-28062470574034367982010-01-24T19:28:42.085-05:002010-01-24T19:28:42.085-05:00Oh, there's no doubt in my mind he romanticize...Oh, there's no doubt in my mind he romanticized the bears and his relationship to them. Werner Herzog as much as says this.<br /><br />He took foolish chances and subjected his girlfriend to the same risks. <br /><br />He was a pain in the neck to park managers.<br /><br />But when I watch the movie, I'm drawn to his character, his loneliness, and his recognition that the bears saved himStacey Kimmel-Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08498926535389535263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6317822193674196694.post-71143822299812242142010-01-24T17:29:28.774-05:002010-01-24T17:29:28.774-05:00Ah, yes. Unfortunately, I know the ending. Treadwe...Ah, yes. Unfortunately, I know the ending. Treadwell took many foolish chances with the bears and was often criticized by wiser animal activist/researchers who knew far better than he how to interact with wild animals. <br /><br />While many of his observations are incredible and his photography/film records are amazing, I cannot watch any of it without thinking what a fool he was. While his Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10029423500476995817noreply@blogger.com