Frances Fisher plays Jonathan Taylor Thomas' character's mother in this film. Marty has already amassed a backlog of 8-millimeter movies recording the pranks he and his brother Mark (Devon Sawa) play on their baby brother. Then, as the wolf is about to ambush the doe, there is a series of explosions. This movie is full of hope that dreams can come true, as cheesy as that sounds, and is even better as it is a true story based on the naturalists behind Wild America. Finding beagle puppies seems like an easy enough task at first look. When they get back to the hut, the alligator man (Strango) tells them about how back when he served in the Korean War, he befriended a fellow soldier named Phil. Soon after that success and his decision to pursue a career in wildlife documentary-making, he graduated from college and began his career in earnest. Jonathan Taylor Thomas is the film's star who, in opening scenes, allows himself to be part of stupid stunts that no kid needs to be encouraged to participate in. Still, I continue to enjoy this flick, and always will, Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations. The weird thing is that I still love this movie now. The plot follows the three Stouffer brothers, Marty, Mark, and Marshall, following their dreams to get out of their small town and dead-end future as mechanics and go out and film animals. As a safety precaution all holes and cracks were filled prior to filming the scene. There is a scene in a camera shop when Mark is looking at a dog and he turns into a lion. Famous for its collection of dinosaur bones and other fossils, Drumheller, Alberta provided the badlands, with wild horses and soaring eagles, as well as the government military base the boys inadvertantly discover. Both goals were met on the outskirts of Savannah, Georgia. Since then, it has become one of my favorite movies. Upon returning home, Marshall learns his father never flew the plane and things start going downhill when the brothers' father gets injured and is in the hospital, causing the boys and their mother to do the work on their own. Recalls Mark Stouffer, "In Savannah, summer came early, it looked like Arkansas, the people were very warm to us, and we found the house that became the family home sitting just outside of town." During the journey, they meet a woman whose husband was killed by bears. Although this is an old movie, I just saw it on television for the first time. In March 2015, Stouffer attempted to finance a 4K resolution remastering of Wild America via a Kickstarter campaign. "There's a certain dynamic operating among Scott, who plays Marty, Jr., Jonathan, as Marshall and Devon, who's playing me. This scene was shot in cuts with the bears working separately on set. Where are all those tech workers going? The chef cooks three delicious meals per day and at dinner wine, beer and appetizers are complimentary. They looked similar to modern bears and are part of the same genus. Mark won an Emmy award and became one of the foremost wildlife filmmakers in the world. On the wall of the cave is an ancient Indian drawing of a cave filled with bear-shaped figures. There are some interesting moments, but I found that the over-bearing sentimentality and cuteness mixed with adult content -- adult to a certain degree -- to be confusing. Loved the show. When analysed, issues of father and son relationships and the transition of boy to manhood become quite clear. The snakes are blocking the way to the bear cave and the boys are afraid to walk through them, so Marty devises a plan to get snow from outside the cave and cover the snakes with it. | Accessible only by helicopter it offers unique grizzly bear encounters. I may be biased, but I think that that's a good story." Director William Dear Writer David Michael Wieger Stars Jonathan Taylor Thomas Devon Sawa Scott Bairstow See production, box office & company info Watch on Prime Video ", "Wildlife Photographer Accused of Staging Scenes", "Producer of PBS 'Wild America' Series Under Fire", "Marty Stouffer Files Lawsuit Against National Geographic For Infringement Of Famous "Wild America" Brand", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Marty_Stouffer&oldid=1141037832, Hannah Dale Stouffer, Luke Martin Stouffer, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 01:24. "Marty, Mark and Marshall left home one summer as kids in search of their dream. He returned home to a warm reception by an audience of 1,800 local Arkansas residents in the Fort Smith Municipal Auditorium who turned out to view what was basically a home movie. [7][8], In December 2018, Stouffer filed a lawsuit against National Geographic in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado. The movie is about three brothers in the 60s achieving their dreams!! Very young children might be frightened by scenes of animals attacking people. When the horses pass, Marshall sees an owl that looks a lot like his owl Leona. Watching pieces of our story being replayed in front of the cameras, well, honestly, it's just a little weird." Panthera atrox, better known as the American lion, also called the North American lion, or American cave lion, is an extinct pantherine cat that lived in North America during the Pleistocene epoch and the early Holocene epoch, about 340,000 to 11,000 years ago. Famous for its collection of dinosaur bones and other fossils, Drumheller, Alberta provided the badlands, with wild horses and soaring eagles, as well as the government military base the boys inadvertantly discover. This scene was shot in cuts, using several different camera angles. The predator that feeds almost exclusively on plants was probably an object of worship of primitive people. Martin Luther Stouffer Jr. (born September 5, 1948), is the narrator and producer of the wildlife and nature documentary television program Wild America that originally aired on Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in the 1980s. I thought this flick was great fun. At that time, he approached the programming managers at PBS about a half-hour-long wildlife series. Their father is against this idea. Kodiak bears are one of two brown bear species in North America and are the larger relative of the grizzly bear. The boys, unpopular in school, love both the nature around town and the used 16mm camera their mother (Frances Fisher) bought for them. As it is, it is a fun film without enough substance. The dogs and cats live in the house and the rest run free outside. Stouffer's special "The Predators" was narrated by Robert Redford and his special "The Man Who Loved Bears" was narrated by Will Geer and Henry Fonda. The acting was fine and the plot was good enough. It's also the only bear-spotting experience available to travellers within Wapusk National Park - home to one of the largest polar bear denning areas in the world. Set up by Phil Timpany, renowned bear specialist and wildlife photographer, the camp is located in deep with the Niiinlii Njik Territorial Park & Wilderness Preserve along the Arctic Circle in the Yukon. Young Marty cleans car parts in his father's backyard garage. They're so beautiful, it's mesmerizing. And they ended up finding it." Last edited on 23 February 2023, at 01:24, "Wild America: ReMastering the Film Collection in 4K Ultra HD", "Phony wildlife photography gives a warped view of wildlife. PBS signed for the rights to broadcast Stouffer's series Wild America in 1981. Writer David Michael Wieger agrees. The trainer lead the deer to the water-hole with food treats. I saw this film for the first time yesterday, and I must say that I love it, it is so funny but then at the same time so serious. I certainly don't have the credentials to analyze screenplays or actors performances. After a strange man saves Marshall after going down the stream, he too tells the brothers about the cave and where it is. The boys drive northwest until they reach Devil's Playground in Colorado, "the last home of the wild American wolf." Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "I feel very lucky to be working with the heartthrobs of every girl between the ages of six and sixteen," says Frances Fisher, who plays the boys' mother, Agnes, to Jamey Sheridan's Marty, Sr. "The guys are just wonderful." You have the aggressive leadership of Marty, the wild rebelliousness of Mark and the quiet determination of Marshall. As they get up, a herd of wild horses comes thundering towards them. Is it comedy/drama/action? Johnathan Taylor Thomas, Devon Sawa, and Scott Bairstow star as the three brothers. The heart of the movie is the trip, which begins unbearably with yet another scene of young kids on the road experiencing freedom for the first time to strains of. Combining efforts, the filmmakers worked on developing the script from the point of view of the youngest brother, Marshall. One of them injures his leg during a squabble. "Born to Be Wild" and steers them through a series of ridiculous encounters with animals. And in close-ups of the animals - alligator, bears and moose - it's obvious they are mechanical or a human in costume. The scene was shot in several cuts. The colt's mother was also on set at all times. Its wildlife message is side tracked by idiocy leaving it as nothing to go wild over. The 'role' of Leona, Marshall's owl in the story, was filled by Owl-X, a great horned owl who resides at the National Foundation to Protect America's Eagles complex at a theme park in Tennessee. Marshall is their younger brother. It's Disney at its best for the wild at heart it is timeless. This film is rated PG. They secretly follow a woman to the cave and go inside. This is not a Disney movie; it is from Warner Bros., so just to warn you, there is some language in this film despite its PG rating. When I heard that Jonathan Taylor Thomas was doing a movie with Devon Sawa at the height of my teenybopper stage, needless to say I was excited. I thought this flick was great fun. He read the script and found surprising parallels to his own childhood -- he, too, had spent weekends making films with an 8mm camera owned by a friend's father. The Giant Short-Faced Bear. One of the bears chases Marshall through the cave, clawing through a wall in an attempt to get to the boy. Don't expect a teenage version of "The Edge". google_ad_format = "468x60_as"; It had action, adventure, love and caring parents -for once! Two wolves were used for this scene. You should really watch it! They even began to act. Mechanical bears and mechanical bear claws were used during filming. Marty went on to produce the acclaimed nature series 'Wild America'. Wild America (1997) Wild America. As all sites are within a close proximity of the camp, it opens it up to guests of all levels of fitness. The bears attack the boys, and as they run towards the exit they see the snakes again and stop, because all the snow has melted. The suit alleges that several shows on the National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild have used titles, episode structures and filming styles that directly emulate those of "Wild America". Each character is beautifully woven and "real". Set up by Phil Timpany, renowned bear specialist and wildlife photographer, the camp is located in deep with the Ni'iinlii Njik Territorial Park & Wilderness Preserve along the . Suggestions? During the day, guests explore the area on board . and girls. Strango would talk about hunting alligators and Phil would tell tall tales about bears. I mean they would play pranks on each other, and they would have family-type disagreements, but they also shared a genuine love for each other. I don't have this one yet, but I hope to get it soon. The movie was nice, no more, no less. I recommend this film to anyone who has had a brother or has had a dream. And I ask you, is it necessary for Marshall to have three different nicknames? The deer was very tame. W.C. Fields Knew a Thing. Scott Bairstow, Devon Sawa, and Johnathan Taylor Thomas were great in this movie. Mark and Marty decide to go out on a two-week trek to points west to photograph endangered species for posterity, and hope to become respected filmmakers in the bargain. (True Timber Rattlesnakes are not found in Wyoming, but the name is a common one for any rattlesnake found in the woods, so I'll excuse them for that. Welcome to WildBeare! Also called the bulldog bear, the giant short-faced bear (Arctodus simus) was undoubtedly the fastest running bear that ever lived. Because of Jonathan Taylor Thomas' shooting schedule on the television series "Home Improvement," filmmakers targeted an April start date for "Wild America." And graded on the curve appropriate for that class, this is at least an 8 out of 10. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. The typical male cave bear could extend nearly seven feet from snout to tail and easily tip the scales at 2,000 pounds or more. Great movie round and round. That's a blessing because it shows onscreen." When returning to their van, they discovered they had been robbed, but they still got the film. Upon discovering it, they begin filming while the bears are asleep, but the bears wake after some bat guano lands on one of the photography lamps. Don Stroud, Tracey Walter, Zack Ward and Claudia Stedelin have peripheral roles. Many of the 260 PBS stations chose to broadcast the programs multiple times each day throughout the weeks. Whenever I am in the mood to watch a movie, it is always Wild America. In fear for their lives, figuring their chances are better with the snakes than with the bears chasing them, they run through the rattlesnakes as we hear all sorts of rattling sounds and the snapping sounds of the snakes striking at them. The boys unknowingly stumbled upon a military testing site of some kind. The wolf and doe were not filmed at the same time. I'll be honest, my wife is the one who ordered this from Netflix and I didn't want to see it. Awesome family movie depicting one of America's best loved filmographer! Since then it has been one of the family favorites and we watch it all the time. Only a few miles from the Stouffer farm is Georgia's Tybee Island where Mark and Marty, Jr. abandon Marshall to watch the car while they partake of the sun, surf. It's hard to figure what accomplished actors, such as Fisher and, in a strange cameo, Danny Glover, are doing in this film. [4][5][6], Multiple employees of Stouffer reported that many of the scenes were staged. Despite his injury, they continue seeking the bear cave. So, this is my first review without a spoiler. "Wild America' film gets a little outlandish, Coachellas Friday night headlining show ends on a bad note, Used Facebook? Scott Bairstow recalls, "When we filmed in the swamp, that was a swamp. His name has been legally changed to Marty Stouffer. The Stouffers' car is a 1957 GMC Suburban. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! In 1991, she was cast as his character's mother in the show "Home Improvement" (1991), but was replaced due to poor early audience reaction to her. This rouses Marty's attention and he asks about it. In several scenes, at their home, various animals such as a dog, a duck, a rabbit, a cat, a fawn, an owl, and some puppies are seen sitting on the porch, the bed, couch, chair or being held by an actor. Strango states that Phil was talking about a cave full of hundreds of bears somewhere "out west.". Luckily, the brothers know a song that puts the bears to sleep, allowing the brothers to escape with the camera. Things are thrown around too much. But when the boys returned, they had actually become the kind of men that their father always wanted them to be. A provincial park high in the rugged, snowy Canadian Rockies just outside of Canmore offered the bear cave, the mountain vistas and the meadows with wandering moose. Because American bison resembled in some ways old world buffalo (Asian and African buffalo), early explorers to North America began to call them buffalo. This was the question faced by producer Mark Stouffer as he began reminiscing about growing up in Ft. Smith, Arkansas in the 1960s. Although bear viewing is the primary function of a visit here, there are also possibilities to view moose, wolves, caribou and even wolverines. I must say I do not believe it is all that bad. Wild America is a great movie! How do you made a bad movie? Some of the owl action was filmed before a blue screen and inserted during post-production. Marshall, who is three years younger than the actor playing him, is one of those Hollywood dream children; he is so preternaturally knowing that at the age of 12 he actually figures out how to fly an airplane without having had a lesson. The acting was good, considering the ages of the actors involved. At age 19 Stouffer traveled to Alaska on his own with a Super 8 mm movie camera. Together, we were very mischievous," Stouffer smiles, "but not destructive. One female cub nicknamed "Sparta . The men are the real-life Stouffer brothers. I had Gosford Park in the DVD tray ready to go. The brothers look up and see two F-4 Phantoms flying overhead. A mule in costume (fake horns) were used for the moose and a colt was used for the baby moose. Marshall is usually picked on by his older brothers. this movie has the based on a true story tag,but i'm sure there were dramatic licenses taken.the people in the story are real and some of them are probably still around.that much is certain.beyond that,this movie makes for light,though pretty entertaining viewing.it does seem a bit far fetched at times,though.and the story is pretty thin.there is really nothing offensive about the movie that i can tell.there's is no foul language or nudity.there are a few intense scenes with animals that might be a bit too much for young children.i think the movie would be suitable for kids 10 or older,but parents should always use their discretion.overall,this is a fun movie the family could enjoy.for me,Wild America is 7.5/10. This movie is an absolute classic! David Michael Wieger sums up, "When Mark and his brothers left their home, their parents were only partially supportive--Marty, Sr. lost part of his workforce, and Agnes, like any parent, feared for their safety. As they go in a swamp on a boat, Mark throws some bait, but it lands in the trees. One of the fake snakes strikes up when someone pulls on a line connected to it. There is a long drop toilet located at the camp which is cleaned on a daily basis. Wild America is a 1997 American adventure comedy film based on the life of wildlife documentarian Marty Stouffer. Parents like this really need to be educated on the dangers of wild animals and the potential for curios kids to wind up as lunch. The boys take a break from their trip and stop in a desert area to try and find some shade from the blistering sun. And to my surprise it was very good!! . Of course, the Stouffers wouldn't have much of a story if it weren't for the amazing array of wild and domesticated animals that trotted, stampeded, flew or swam into their lives. Sometime during early to mid-October winter conditions set in, with snow beginning to fall and colder temperatures. They throw a coat of snow over the snakes and quickly walk over them. Then the lion was placed on the same mark that the dog had been on and with verbal and hand signals the trainer cued the lion to turn his head and roar. There are a few scenes where the owl Leona is seen perched on various objects or flying from A to B. If I had the money and the time, I'd go on trip like that too. The case number is 1:18-CV-3127.[9]. And near the end of the film, this wise child gets to deliver a stern lecture on values to his father (Jamey Sheridan), who is laid up in the hospital with a broken leg. That's how good it is. ", Jonathan Taylor Thomas was most involved with the animals, both on and off the set. Anyone can read what you share. Everything they do is for the first time, and that's a lot of hard, ground-breaking stuff. The documentary television series of the same name has revealed nature at its intimate best, and taught respect for the animal kingdom. It can make you a little crazy." . google_color_url = "88CCFF"; Working with animals requires more patience than working with young actors, special effects, or anything else that turns up in movies. Tracy Walter is featured among the locals as well as the stereotypical strict father who learns to lighten up and encourage his children to get eaten by animals. During the journey, they meet a woman whose husband was killed by bears. Action Adventure Comedy Three brothers who are obsessed with animals are given permission from their parents to travel around America with a camera documenting wildlife. He notes, "We got to find out a lot about our characters from Mark. Trying to retrieve it, his clothing gets stuck in a branch underwater and he starts to drown. I saw a little bit of this when it aired on WGN one Saturday afternoon and the parts I saw made me want to watch the whole movie. Not just any animals, though, the "biggest bad-a**es of the animal kingdom," which results in a few thrilling, sometimes comic adventures for the three brothers. Directed by William Dear; written by David Michael Wieger; director of photography, David Burr; edited by O. Nicholas Brown; music by Joel McNeely; production designer, Steven Jordan; produced by James G. Robinson, Irby Smith and Mark Stouffer; released by Warner Brothers. They are never shown loading film, taking light readings or focusing the lens. See production, box office & company info, Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain, Siskel & Ebert: Men in Black/Wild America/Out to Sea. This is, unfortunately, one more movie that could have been really great. Along with his brother, Mark, he also produced the TV series of John Denver specials for ABC in the late 1970s and early 1980s. . Stouffer saw no good reason for that limitation and he was the first producer to offer unlimited broadcasts of the series by the network. Director William Dear's intent seems to have been to make a family film to go with his other efforts, "Harry and the Hendersons" and "Angels in the Outfield." During the course of the shoot, Phillips had several challenging animal roles to cast, including a domesticated owl and a new-born fawn, and some deceptively simple ones, like locating beagle puppies. I could actually 'see' his maturity and growth as he encountered many antics with his brothers. Everyone on the set has hickies on their ears from Bucket because he's so adorable, you just can't say no." WITH: Jonathan Taylor Thomas (Marshall Stouffer), Devon Sawa (Mark Stouffer), Scott Bairstow (Marty Stouffer), Jamey Sheridan (Marty Stouffer Sr.) and Frances Fisher (Agnes Stouffer). Before the boys know what is happening, a stampede of horses is heading directly towards their truck. A conveniently positioned site found at the end of a 40 metre walkway from the camp is ideal for those below freezing days allowing guests to retreat into the warmth between bear viewing. Great shots of animals, as well (not counting fake bear suits). Instead this is a low-budget and somewhat cornyokay, pretty cornyfamily film like, oh, Because of Winn-Dixie. As the boys first enter the bear cave, they come upon a group of snakes on the floor of the cave, barring their way. Cared for by hand since suffering injuries as a chick, Owl-X is a local star in his own right, traveling with docents to schools to introduce children to the beauty and majesty of predatory birds. After flying it, his father ends up being impressed with him. Is it a nature film? "We did outrageous things because we didn't know we weren't supposed to. They essentially made their futures that summer, and their parents loved and respected them for it. When they first approach the cabin, a horse is seen in a coral. google_color_link = "DD99CC"; However, Marshall is able to get back on the boat in time. Take the part in the bears' cave - I know I wouldn't stand up to having so many bears roaring all around me with no visible route of escape. like brothers. google_ad_width = 468; Description Bison are part of the family Bovidae, to which Asian buffalo, African buffalo and domestic cattle and goats belong. Running time: 110 minutes. Smith also grew up in a rural environment in Texas and he understood the feelings of the brothers. With Bear Cave Mountain overlooking the nearby Fishing Branch River, the camp is about as remote as you can get in this pristine wilderness. 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