I admit, I might be a little biased when it comes to Liam Neeson Films.Since 'Schindler's List' I have been amazed by the Irish actors chameleon abilities to take on any role, and yet still remain effortlessly cool.
His new film 'The Grey' is no exception. Following a group of men flying home from work ,who subsequently survive a terrifying plane crash. (The special effects are brilliant, you can practically feel the turbulence from your seat.) As the men assemble food and wood for a fire, while still trying to get their heads around the situation and loss of their friends, they begin to realise that the extreme weather is not their only problem:
While looking for fuel Neeson discovers the presence of wolves, a large pack to be exact, and the film spirals into a nail-biting cat and mouse game.
I must say, though, that 'The Grey' isn't just your typical survivor movie. Underneath its tough exterior harbour several deep philosophical and moral questions: the overwhelming feeling of loss, the harshness of death, the cruelness of nature and overall the question of the existence of God.If you like Neeson watch it. If you don't; watch it anyway. Probably one of the best films of the year.
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