JohnHowardReid Some quite remarkable confrontations between the human cast and wild animals. especially a monster brown Kodiac bear, wolves and even a whale dramatically enliven this sharply paced, realistically acted and directed, stunningly photographed on actual Alaskan locations, modern and up-to-date Swiss Family Robinson.It's a well-constructed film that maintains interest right throughout its running time, despite some cliches of plot and characterization. The director has an eye for the dramatically effective shot, the film editing is delightfully sharp. In fact, all the technical credits throughout are highly professional.What's more, the drama is put across with punch!

Lbee This film is a near technical disaster as city folk attempt to survive in the wilds of Alaska, yet the photography and the superb participation by the animals, as well as the credible acting of the human participants bring off a pleasant and suspenseful film for any family. Overlook the technical improbabilities and enjoy a thoroughly enjoyable film.

party_girl_81 I think this is a great children's movie. I enjoyed this movie when I was five and I still enjoy it today. The movie has a little bit if everything in it, excitement, danger, romance, comedy etc. I think the acting was very good. The scenery was beautiful. There were a lot of fun scenes in the movie. I like the part when they are trying to catch the salmon and the scene where the dad lets the deer free. It is definitely a movie I would recommend for young children. It was very enjoyable without sex, drugs and violence.

webmaster-217 Here's a movie that I would have a pretty hard time watching even though it is a family movie. Plot, Circumstances, etc. just aren't anything for most adults to get excited about in any way, shape or form. However, keeping in mind that "G" rated movies are made not only for families but also for children who can view such movies without supervision - this was certainly not a bad movie at all. My kids loved it and that's why this movie deserved the rating that it received.