“The Grey” is a 2012 survival thriller film directed by Joe Carnahan and starring Liam Neeson, Frank Grillo, Dermot Mulroney, Dallas Roberts, Joe Anderson, and Nonso Anozie. The film follows a group of oil workers who survive a plane crash in Alaska and find themselves stranded in the wilderness, stalked by a pack of wolves.
The movie received generally positive reviews from critics for its intense and realistic depiction of survival in a harsh environment and the strong performances of its cast. The film also received praise for its themes of mortality, faith, and human resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
However, the film also generated some controversy for its portrayal of wolves as vicious and relentless killers, which was seen by some as perpetuating negative stereotypes about these animals. Despite this criticism, “The Grey” remains a well-regarded and memorable entry in the survival thriller genre.
| Directed by | Joe Carnahan |
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| Based on | Ghost Walker by Ian MacKenzie Jeffers |
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| Cinematography | Masanobu Takayanagi |
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| Music by | Marc Streitenfeld |
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| Distributed by | Open Road Films (United States) Entertainment Film Distributors (United Kingdom) Inferno Distribution (International) |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $25 million |
| Box office | $81.2 million |