Combines old-fashioned boys' adventure with a heavy-handed modern lecture on parenthood. The film possesses a decent heart but suffers from a simple mind.
50
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
Christian Science MonitorDavid Sterritt
While the story and acting are the opposite of subtle, young moviegoers may enjoy the action and suspense.
A preposterous wilderness adventure (the kind that makes kids think sneaking into the zoo's bear pit is a cool idea) laid over a touchy-feelie story about good parenting.
40
Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Cinematographer Thom Best never captures the glory of the Canadian Rockies, and the uncredited editing is jarring and unconvincing in key action sequences.
38
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
New York Daily NewsJack Mathews
To be avoided by anyone considering a vacation to anything wilder than a zoo.
38
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
Chicago TribuneJohn Petrakis
(Kids) are likely to reject Grizzly Falls as though it were a piece of chewed-over bear fat.
30
L.A. Weekly
L.A. Weekly
When you don't find yourself wondering about dialogue that's drowned out by rushing rivers and footfalls in the brush, something is very wrong.
30
VarietyRobert Koehler
VarietyRobert Koehler
Lame stuntwork and subdued thrills indicate not just a low-budgeter, but a blindness to what target aud demands.
25
New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
A hapless family film that's too scary for little kids and too boring for everyone else.