The Bottom Line
"Brotherhood of the Wolf" is a fascinating mélange of movie genres, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Pros
- Entertaining throughout
- Cinematic and innovative movie
- Lavish sets and costumes and charming locations
Cons
- Some might be confused by mix of movie genres
- No scene-specific director’s commentary
- Historical references may be lost on some
Description
- DVD containing French-language movie "Brotherhood of the Wolf"
- DVD provides both English subtitles and English dubbing
- DVD contains several special features
- DVD Release Date: October 1, 2002
Guide Review - "Brotherhood of the Wolf" DVD
Set in 18th-century France, this film starts out like a horror movie and ends up in political intrigue. The king sends taxidermist Fronsac to Gévaudan, a region in southern France, to help deal with a mysterious beast that is brutally killing people. Fronsac is accompanied by his faithful companion Mani, an Iroquois Indian. Fronsac and Mani take part in many action sequences, done martial-arts style, as they gradually discover the truth about the beast. What I like best about this movie is how it refuses to be confined to a single genre. I enjoyed the locations, sets, and costumes a lot, too. Also, I found the movie's handling of its theme of trusting reason over emotion interesting.
