One of the best film adaptations of a classic novel
The 1991 film, White Fang, presented by Walt Disney Pictures, is a wonderful film. It may be listed under children's adventure, but it is so much more than that. The setting is beautiful, the characters are engaging, the animal handling and performances are wonderful, especially by our protagonist, White Fang. The scenes of watching White Fang as a pup wandering from his den, mourning the loss of his mother, and wandering in the beautiful looking wilderness is a stunning sight, leaving one in awe. Then, we see an adult White Fang, a glorious looking wolf. They sure picked a good wolf to play this role. The humans play their roles very well, and they seem rather genuine in their performances. It almost feels like they truly did live in that time and place.
Some parts of this movie, like the novel, are sad and upsetting. From White Fang mourning the loss of his mother, the wolf attacks, the dogfighting, and the brutal treatment of these animals. I have to tell myself that it's only a book, or that it's only a movie, and that Disney didn't let these animals come to any harm, even if this did happen in the time the story is set.
My only complaint about the film is that it less about White Fang himself, and more about the people around him. Many parts are omitted from the film adaptation, but it is still recognizable to someone who has read the novel. Some of the original theme of Jack London's novel is lost, though still there in it's own way. Nevertheless, it is a rather enjoyable film adaptation to what is probably my favorite novel of all time. I recommend reading the novel, and watching this film. If you like this kind of story, you won't be able to stop reading or watching.
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