Review of Brotherhood of the Wolf (2001) by Demetris H — 26 Nov 2009

Despite popular belief, this story is NOT about a werewolf. In fact, if anything this film teaches us about how many actions a person can justify in the name of ideals - be they religion, politics or family ties.

Brotherhood of the wolf is set in the beautifull French countryside, where a small french province has had numerous reports of its poor citizens being attacked by a large wolf that no man can seem to kill and no bullet can seem to stop. In answer to the provinces nobles cries for help, the king sends his Royal Naturalist(Le Bihan) and his companion (Dacascos) - an Iroquois Indian who shares a blood bond with the French scientist. As they reach the province, the viewer is plunged into the world of French aristocracy and poverty, all mashed together in a stylish way that only the French could pull off. The camera work in this film is simply inspired, with the maginificent air shots of the rolling green hills in the French countryside to the delicate colours of a storm across endless fields, the viewer cannot help but feel himself being immersed in this ancient world.

Now granted there are some inaccuracies in this story (like an Indian using martial arts to defeat waves of snarling French hunters) but the action sequences are done with such style that its hard not to just accept it inaccuracies an enjoy the view.

Overall I would say that is an underrated gem that gives the viewer beatiful camera shots, an intriguing plot and action sequences thst would please anyone.