Hank, a Wildlife preservationist, lives a secluded and harmonious life alongside an abundance of big cats, including Lions, Tigers, Cheetahs, and Leopards, on a preservation in the African plains. Literally living among the these animals, the lions and tigers are densly populated all around Hank's home, even overflowing into his household's stairwells and living spaces. When Hanks's wife and children come to visit him in Africa, a long-brewing power struggle between the head of Lion's erupts, threatening the lives of Hank and his family. One of the most insane films ever committed to celluloid, Roar is a unique film for its ability to capture true fear, with line between acting and reality blurring constantly, due to the unpredictable "ad-libbing" of these animals. Roar is notoriously known for its hellish production, that saw countless injuries to cast and crew, floods, and fires, taking over 5 years to complete. In a way, Roar is basically the most insane family movie ever conceived, with writer, producer, and director Noel Marshall casting his entire family in the film, using music that would feel right at home in any Disney film. Roar is such a unique film because it's a narrative that is relient on these 100+ untamed animals, creating one of the most strange, unpredictable, and unforgettable experiences that is equally as entertaining as it is insane. With cinematography from Jan De Bont, Roar is actually an inventive film visually, managing to capture the chaos of the film on screen, for better or worse. Insanity is the only way to describe Roar, with Noel Marshall's performance as Hank being one of the most brave and ballsy performances ever commited to celluloid. While Noel Marshall's Roar isn't a good film in the traditional sense, it's one of the most unique films I've seen, being a film that captures the unpredictability of mother nature on screen, in all its absurd glory.
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