banana_sandwich24 There have been a number of film/TV adaptations of this Jack London classic. But this is the only adaptation that remains faithful to the book, and for that it deserves praise. As a result, it could also be used in schools and classrooms. In this adaptation (as in the book), the dog - Buck - is the star, not the human character - John Thornton. The book is about Buck's journey from domesticated pet to creature of the wild. And this excellent adaptation mirrors the same journey. Well done.

allyatherton Starring Rutger Hauer and Richard Dreyfuss ( Narrator).Written by Jack London ( Novel), Graham Ludlow ( Screenplay.) Directed by Peter Svatek.This is a case of a really good book being totally diluted.Jack London's classic was beautifully written from the dog's perspective and was an incredible read. Sadly everything that made the book great has been lost in this film adaptation. It just felt like I was watching a trailer for the actual book. The beauty of the book simply didn't come across and we are left with something that is threadbare. The narration was probably an honest attempt to see the movie through the ayes of Buck but it was quite irritating.Not great.6/10

dietrich87 Jack London's story about man and dog is very finely rendered in this cinema version. The book is usually found in the Children's section of the library, but the theme is hardly kid-stuff, and this movie version is true the book. London went to Skagway and soaked up the gold-rush fever that led thousands of desperate fortune-hunters to venture into the Arctic in 1898. The film recreates that historic setting. If you have never read the book, get it and read it before viewing this film. London wrote a lot of books set in the frozen north, but my favorite is his short "story" entitled "To Build a Fire". Start with that, if you can find it, as an introduction to this prolific and great American writer.

irfant It is a pity that we have yet to see good movies doing justice to Jack London's "Call of the Wild" and "The Sea Wolf" novels. This movie is the best I have seen for the former. The background music is great, scenery is spectacular, acting is good, and Jack London's great story is well narrated. The novel remains the best dog story ever told (I don't have any pets), but this movie should appeal to all who love outdoors. Besides, there is plenty of depth in this movie, dealing with nature and nurture, survival of the fittest etc. I give it 9 out of 10.