I remember when I first saw the 1994 movie Wolf, starring Jack Nicholson. Back then I loved the movie as it seemed to cross a threshold that presented something of a slow journey between man and werewolf. I had a story and a decent fulfillment of my need for a decent fantasy monster film.
The movie opens with Will Randall, played by Jack Nicholson, driving down a snow covered road when he hits an animal in the road. When he stops to check out the animal, it turns out to be a wolf. It lays there until he gets close enough and then it jumps up and bites him in the hand and runs off.
Before Randall runs away, he notices several wolves on the side of the road, watching the event unfold. Nothing more. For me, looking back at that scene, is a wonderful touch that sets the tone of what’s to come.
From there, we follow Will in his life as a struggling publisher, and we meet Stewart Swinton (James Spater), as the annoyingly obvious schmoozing and aggressive fellow employee of Will’s.
We then are introduced to a lovely Laura Alden, played by the beautiful Michelle Pfeiffer. The rebellious, low-keyed yet worldly experienced daughter of Will’s boss.
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