The Call of the Wild - Photo from Walt Disney Studios
Walt Disney Studios is once again bringing the magic to families to make some Disney magic inside their homes. The Call of the Wild was a hit in our household with a beloved furry lead character who you couldn't help but fall in love with and a rugged mountain man looking for one more adventure in his life with a new friend.
As a bonus with the release of The Call of the Wild to digital, Walt Disney Studios has shared these FREE downloads that you can print and enjoy with your family. Whether you're up for a maze, matching game, playing a board game, or printing bookmarks - there is something everyone will enjoy!
What a great way to enjoy some family time. And don't forget, The Call of the Wild is now available from Walt Disney Studios and can be purchased at home for quick, easy digital enjoyment!!
About The Call of the Wild
THE CALL OF THE WILDdelighted audiences upon opening February 21, earning an 89% Verified Audience Score on RottenTomatoes®. Adapted from the novel by Jack London, it vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Canadian Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team--and later its leader--Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master. As a live-action/animation hybrid,THE CALL OF THE WILDvisual effects and animation technology in order to bring the animals in the film to life.THE CALL OF THE WILDis directed by Chris Sanders and stars Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford, Cara Gee, Michael Horse, Jean Louisa Kelly, Colin Woodell, Adam Fergus and Abraham Benrubi. Erwin Stoff, p.g.a. and James Mangold, p.g.a. are producing with Diana Pokorny, Ryan Stafford and screenwriter Michael Green serving as executive producers.
An adventure is just what you'll find when you head to theaters to see The Call of the Wild starring Harrison Ford as John Thornton and his loyal companion, Buck. We have long heard that a dog is man's best friend and in this movie we see that come to life. I have always been a fan of Harrison Ford and you know my love of family films that appeal to kids and adults alike so I was really hoping to fall in love with this movie. While I won't say it's a film that everyone will love, I left the theatre with my heart full and warm. Wondering if it's right for you and your family? Let's find out.
Review
Overall, I really enjoyed the film with my kids. Having never read the book, I wasn't sure what exactly to expect. I feel like the trailer tells the story of Buck and John Thornton on their grand adventure and I didn't realize how much of the move would take place before this adventure even begins. There is a whole life that Buck has prior to going into the wild with Thornton. Watching him go from a spoiled house pet, to a scared and captured pup, to a struggling mail dog, and ultimately to a confident leader, Buck embodies a transformation that humans can relate to as we go through the different seasons of our lives. I felt a connection to Buck in a way I didn't expect to. And then there's Harrison Ford as John Thornton. His performance is memorable and just as you experience Buck's emotional journey during the film, you also do with Thorton. As a man who has lost his family and is really trying to lose himself, he turns his life around and awakens to have the adventure he always dreamed of with the dog he never knew he needed.
The first trailer for The Call of the Wild dropped and it offers us a glimpse into this latest interpretation of Jack London's classic story. Honestly, this movie wasn't even on my radar screen, so I didn't know what to expect when I viewed the trailer today. As soon as I saw the poster and the trailer began, I knew that having Harrison Ford involved in this project meant that it was going to be something that would pique my interest. But will kids be interested? Let's watch it together.
I'm excited to hear more about this film in the weeks and months ahead. This first look at the trailer gives me a lot of hope for this film. Harrison Ford seems poised to deliver a strong performance as always and the scenery has me wanting to plan my own trek into the Yukon. My husband will enjoy the fact that it's set during the Gold Rush and my kids will fall instantly in love with Buck. I hope that it delivers as a family friendly movie that elementary and up will enjoy when it releases in February 2020.
About The Call of the Wild
Adapted from the beloved literary classic, 20th Century Fox’s THE CALL OF THE WILD vividly brings to the screen the story of Buck, a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life is turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon during the Gold Rush of the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail delivery dog sled team--and later its leader--Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime, ultimately finding his true place in the world and becoming his own master.
As a live-action/animation hybrid, THE CALL OF THE WILD employs cutting edge visual effects and animation technology in order to render the animals in the film as fully photorealistic--and emotionally authentic--characters. Directed by Chris Sanders from a screenplay by Michael Green, based on the novel by Jack London, the film was produced by Erwin Stoff, with Diana Pokorny serving as executive producer and Ryan Stafford as co-producer and visual effects producer. THE CALL OF THE WILD stars Harrison Ford, Dan Stevens, Omar Sy, Karen Gillan, Bradley Whitford and Colin Woodell.
