Wild Alaska
G
7.1
2012
0 hr 45 min
Documentary
The rugged coast of our biggest state harbors the most incredible wildlife in America. When winter breaks, animals make the most of the endless sunshine before this world closes again in darkness. This is the story of the creatures that endure this harsh reality along the shoreline—Alaska's life on the edge.
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Reviews
Am i the only one who thinks........Average?
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If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.
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Wow! What a bizarre film! Unfortunately the few funny moments there were were quite overshadowed by it's completely weird and random vibe throughout.
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It is an exhilarating, distressing, funny and profound film, with one of the more memorable film scores in years,
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