`MOUNTAIN' MORE OF A MOLEHILL.Byline: Philip Wuntch Dallas Morning News You might consider ``Grizzly Mountain'' something of a Halloween leftover. The movie has its share of tricks, including a time-travel tunnel and the occasional ominous clap of thunder. But the resultant shivers are no more intimidating in·tim·i·date tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates 1. To make timid; fill with fear. 2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. than the spectacle of a first-grader knocking on your door and saying ``boo!'' And many kids may very well find the film a treat. ``Grizzly Mountain'' brings back Dan Haggerty Dan Haggerty (b. November 19, 1941 in Hollywood, California) was the burly, bearded star of TV's "Grizzly Adams". He was born in Hollywood, growing up amidst the Southern California bodybuilding lifestyle. , who is no stranger to the titular tit·u·lar adj. 1. Relating to, having the nature of, or constituting a title. 2. a. Existing in name only; nominal: the titular head of the family. b. adjective. He starred in the ``Grizzly Adams'' television series and on the big-screen spinoff. His face remains photogenically weather-beaten. This time out, Haggerty is joined by two of his children. His son Dylan is the major kid star, while younger daughter Megan has a supporting role supporting role n → second rôle m supporting role n → ruolo non protagonista . All the kids use their real first names for their movie characters. The movie opens in present-day Portland, Ore., where youngsters Dylan (Dylan Haggerty) and Nicole (Nicole Lund) reluctantly join their parents on a no-technology-allowed camping trip. In the venerable tradition of such stories, they're separated from their parents, but are protected by a gentle, jolly giant of a mountain man named Jeremiah (Haggerty). Jeremiah, who can converse with animals as well as American Indians American Indians: see Americas, antiquity and prehistory of the; Natives, Middle American; Natives, North American; Natives, South American. , comes in handy. However, a time-travel tunnel transports all of them back to 1870, when beautiful Oregon was unblemished by railroads, fences and other stigmas of modern development. During their brief stay in 19th-century Oregon, they manage to thwart the plans of a greedy businessman named, in case someone doesn't see his true nature, Boss Man (played by Perry Stephens Perry Stephens (February 14, 1958 - September 8, 2005), born Perry Stephens Moody in Frankfurt, Germany, was an American actor known primarily for his roles on daytime soap operas, including the role of Jack Forbes on Loving and Steve Crown on ). But Boss Man has an even greedier girlfriend, simply named Betty (played by Kim Morgan Greene Kim Morgan Greene (born 1960) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her performance as Channing Carter Colby in the Dynasty spin-off series The Colbys. She also played the role of Nicole Love on Another World from 1983 to 1984. ), and she has plans of her own. The film creates ``Back to the Future''-type fun with the reactions of the 1870s folk to such modern inventions Modern Inventions is a Donald Duck cartoon. Released on May 29, 1937, and directed by Jack King. Donald visits "The Museum of Modern Marvels", which showcases various futuristic electronic appliances and inventions. as walkie-talkies. Under co-writer Jeremy Haft's direction, the film has ample chuckles, although none of a true memorable nature. THE FACTS The film: ``Grizzly Mountain'' (G). The stars: Dan Haggerty, Kim Morgan Greene, Nicole Love and Martin Grove. Behind the scenes: Directed by Jeremy Haft. Written by Haft and Peter White. Produced by Anthony Dalesandro and White. Released by Legacy Releasing. Running time: One hour, 36 minutes. Playing: Citywide. Our rating: Two and One Half Stars. |
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