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Forest Warrior

  • 1996
  • PG
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
3.1K
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Chuck Norris, Jordan Brower, Trenton Knight, Megan Paul, and Josh Wolford in Forest Warrior (1996)
A shape-shifting mountain man and a group of children team up to protect an enchanted forest from evil lumberjacks. authorities.
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A shape-shifting mountain man and a group of children team up to protect an enchanted forest from evil lumberjacks.A shape-shifting mountain man and a group of children team up to protect an enchanted forest from evil lumberjacks.A shape-shifting mountain man and a group of children team up to protect an enchanted forest from evil lumberjacks.

  • Director
    • Aaron Norris
  • Writers
    • Ron Swanson
    • Galen Thompson
  • Stars
    • Chuck Norris
    • Terry Kiser
    • Max Gail
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  • IMDb RATING
    3.7/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aaron Norris
    • Writers
      • Ron Swanson
      • Galen Thompson
    • Stars
      • Chuck Norris
      • Terry Kiser
      • Max Gail
    • 27User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Chuck Norris
    Chuck Norris
    • McKenna
    Terry Kiser
    Terry Kiser
    • Travis Thorne
    Max Gail
    Max Gail
    • Sherrif Ramsey
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    Roscoe Lee Browne
    • Clovis Madison
    Trenton Knight
    • Justin Franklin
    Megan Paul
    Megan Paul
    • Austene Slaighter
    Josh Wolford
    • Logan Anderson
    Jordan Brower
    Jordan Brower
    • Brian Anderson
    Michael Friedman
    • Lewis Burdette
    William Sanderson
    William Sanderson
    • Paul Carpio
    Dennis Paladino
    • Mark Lelert
    John Dennis Johnston
    John Dennis Johnston
    • Williams
    Elya Baskin
    Elya Baskin
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    Loretta Swit
    Loretta Swit
    • Shirley
    Michael Beck
    Michael Beck
    • Arlen Slaighter
    Wil Shriner
    Wil Shriner
    • Jack Franklin
    Barbara Niven
    Barbara Niven
    • Stacy Franklin
    George 'Buck' Flower
    George 'Buck' Flower
    • Barney
    • Director
      • Aaron Norris
    • Writers
      • Ron Swanson
      • Galen Thompson
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    1Mau_

    Movie of the century

    Well, there are some things in this world that words aren't enough to describe. Forest Warrior is definitely one of these. Shiny acting combined with superb state-of-the-art special effects and especially incredible direction work by Aaron "The Vision" Norris. The story (and what a story indeed!!) tells of John McKenna (Chuck "the interpreter of feelings" Norris), a forest warrior, protector of the local woods who can transform into a bear (which is something everyone should see!). McKenna fights against the evil lumberjacks who YEARN to bring the forest down (you can actually hear one of them saying "i wish we could just cut down those trees"!). So the story is amazing and full of twists and tricks and it even includes a musical scene (insanely funny) where the lumberjacks dance and play 'air guitar' with their chainsaws.

    In another words: don't miss this one!
    Crazy_Monkey

    A touching story...

    This is a touching story about the force of nature, and how we destroy ourselves and bla bla bla. Goddamn it, this movie is just too damn weak to watch! DON'T watch it! don't even try, you will get to the same half-baked status which i am in right now! nooooo!!!
    Walking_Tall

    I wish I could say this was good, but...

    I am proud to be one of Chuck's biggest fans. I have an autographed poster on my wall, I have seen every movie he ever made, and I consider "Walker, Texas Ranger" one of the greatest shows of all time. I will defend Chuck 'till I die, but even I cannot stress how obscenely horrible this movie was. It is an embarrassment on a great career. I will defend Chuck for "Bells of Innocence", I will stand by him for "Delta Force", and I will even take up for "Breaker, Breaker", but this movie is just awful.

    To begin, the acting isn't bad, considering there were very few veteran actors on the scene. Chuck Norris and William Sanderson were great, but the rest of the cast didn't seem fit for their roles. The fight scenes were good, but that comes with any Norris movie.

    Now, the bad. The story is ridiculous, for a movie anyway. The ending was terrible. The story might make for a good book, but it is just horrible as it plays on screen.

    This is the one movie that I can't stand behind Chuck on. If you are looking for a classic Chuck Norris action movie, as I was when I rented this, look somewhere else. You will most likely be disappointed with this one
    Melz-234

    Visionary pre 5g

    This production was clearly ahead of its time, and sometimes folk want to cut down others that are heading in a paramount vicinity. The visual effects are pre digital, and mr Norris has a beautiful hairstylist. I hope the animals weren't hurt too much in the making of this, oh yes, and the children. I wonder if Greta ever saw this film. Every body needs to see this film, or at least download it illegally from the pirate shop. Do it for Bruce W, and Nick Cage, and Gilda Swinton too, just in case there was something happening in Orlando at the time.
    Dragofan

    This movie rocks!

    Now come on all you pessimistic movie haters out there! This movie is a treasure! The problem is that no one really sees the true meaning behind this film. Before that, Chuck's acting is superb.....not bad!!! He is a model thespian and consumate interpeter of scripts. Now as for what this movie represents. The base for this movie came, no doubt, from C.S. Lewis. This movie is somewhat related to "Narnia," although is based upon "That Hideous Strength." The mountain in this movie represents humanity, and the femecological destiny of our planet according to Suzette Elgin in her treatise on human relations "The Gentle Art of Verbal Self Defense." Chuck represents the Pendragon, or the guardian of the Arthurian throne, son of Uthur Pendragon. He and the children, representing Logres, or the civilized realm of Arthurian Britain, are charged with further guarding humanity (the mountain) against the evil business tycoons. The business men are clearly a representation of Lewis' N.I.C.E. Furthermore, they are an indirect representation of our 20th century totalitarian fears. For the average person this may be a bit much to handle, but with Chuck's guidance, we can all understand the importance of this movie to our everyday lives.

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      Spoofed/Reviewed on season 7, episode 40 of the YouTube series "Nostalgia Critic"
    • Quotes

      Clovis Madison: [on Travis Thorne] ... It's hard to believe that boy comes from these parts; he's driven by nothing but greed.

    • Alternate versions
      Cut by 31 secs to earn a 'PG' rating in the UK with edits to shots of McKenna instructing his young students how to deliver head kicks accurately.
    • Connections
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    • Release date
      • November 5, 1996 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lords of Tanglewood
    • Filming locations
      • Hood River, Oregon, USA
    • Production companies
      • Turner Home Entertainment
      • Tanglewood Entertainment Group
      • LOT Productions
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 33m(93 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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