

Title: Roar
Year: 1981
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Rating: 6.333
Cast: Hiroyuki Sanada, Sonny Chiba, Etsuko Shihomi, Mikio Narita, Larry Shreve
Description: A symphony of chaos, 'Roar' (1981) isn't just a movie; it's a visceral experience. Forget polished Hollywood; this is raw, untamed filmmaking at its most audacious. The sheer audacity of Noel Marshall's vision, employing his family and a menagerie of real big cats, results in a film both terrifying and strangely compelling. While undeniably rough around the edges—a testament to the unpredictable nature of its stars—the film transcends its technical limitations. 'Roar' is a primal scream against domestication, a wild exploration of the untamed power of nature, mirroring the unpredictable forces within the human heart. The resulting film is a captivating, if occasionally unsettling, journey into the heart of the jungle, and the jungle within ourselves. Its legacy lies not in technical proficiency, but in its breathtaking, unfiltered courage.