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10 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 50Chicago ReaderLisa AlspectorChicago ReaderLisa AlspectorA series of stunts with bears and lots of stage fighting involving characters who are unambiguously good or evil.
- 50The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderCombines old-fashioned boys' adventure with a heavy-handed modern lecture on parenthood. The film possesses a decent heart but suffers from a simple mind.
- 50Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittWhile the story and acting are the opposite of subtle, young moviegoers may enjoy the action and suspense.
- 40TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghA preposterous wilderness adventure (the kind that makes kids think sneaking into the zoo's bear pit is a cool idea) laid over a touchy-feelie story about good parenting.
- 40Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles TimesCinematographer Thom Best never captures the glory of the Canadian Rockies, and the uncredited editing is jarring and unconvincing in key action sequences.
- 38New York Daily NewsJack MathewsNew York Daily NewsJack MathewsTo be avoided by anyone considering a vacation to anything wilder than a zoo.
- 38Chicago TribuneJohn PetrakisChicago TribuneJohn Petrakis(Kids) are likely to reject Grizzly Falls as though it were a piece of chewed-over bear fat.
- 30L.A. WeeklyL.A. WeeklyWhen you don't find yourself wondering about dialogue that's drowned out by rushing rivers and footfalls in the brush, something is very wrong.
- 30VarietyRobert KoehlerVarietyRobert KoehlerLame stuntwork and subdued thrills indicate not just a low-budgeter, but a blindness to what target aud demands.
- 25New York PostLou LumenickNew York PostLou LumenickA hapless family film that's too scary for little kids and too boring for everyone else.