" The Wounded Bear cries from the forest, but only a legend seeks out death with him "

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2011)

The movie is called " Legends of The Fall " a novella written by Jim Harrison and directed by Edward Zwick. It follows the story of an aging American Cornel, who is betrayed by the U.S. government. Selecting a beautiful stretch of the high Alpine mountains of Montana, Col. William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) superb acting, set to raise his children. With the birth of three health young boys, Ludlow, tries to give them the benefit of his years of experience. However, each son is blessed/cursed to follow his own heart and this sets the brothers on their own path, often against themselves. Aidan Quinn plays Alfred the oldest and despite his father's warning, ends up working for the government. Henry Thomas plays Samuel, the innocent second son who believes the tabloids of the first world war and rushes to join the military. Brad Pitt, plays Tristan Ludlow, his father's and most everyone else's favorite. Gordon Tootoosis, plays 'One Stab' who becomes mentor and narrator of the story. The film is impressive as it follows the family through the seasons and with it creates a memorable narrative of an enormous grizzly bear who becomes the spirit focus of not only Tristan, indeed, of the generations which follow. There is little doubt, with the assembled cast and the fine acting, this movie is destined to become a Classic. Easily recommended. ****