The cognitive dissonance between the moviemaker's message of preserving lions in the wild while simultaneously treating them like pets and needlessly endangering the lions, the crew, and his own family. While I can appreciate the passion this movie should be a warning, not something to admired.

This is terrifying, just another reminder why exotic animal laws exist.

I feel like you said "but then things got worse" at least three times and I couldn't believe it. Incredible nobody got killed and it was actually finished.

Lions, lions and more lions is the best name ever

John: "Why did you get tiger cubs? Tigers aren't even in Africa." Noel: "Yeah, but they're so cute!" Heh!

13:56 "Every Cast member suffered some kind of Injury. Except for Matibo. He was the only one, who refused, to pal (?) around with the Animals." Seeing, how it turned out for him, wasn't the worst Idea.

Saw this in a packed theatre at a 24-hour B-movie festival in 2015 and it was fucking nuts. Nobody was prepared for it, least of all me. Once it became clear that they had no control over the animals and nobody was actually "acting" the theater was a screamfest every time the lions tackled someone or gnawed on Noel's head. Once it was over and the next movie started and the MGM lion popped up everyone screamed at that too! The greatest movie theater experience I've ever had.

Lmao!! The first time a statement such as "the most dangerous movie ever made" is an understatement

Roar means "I love you" in lion ....or "I'm going to eat you"... I forget which

The whole production from the get go was founded on utter lunacy. The saying "they don't make 'em like they used to" has never been so appropriate.

If you've ever heard a lion roar in person, it's loud and terrifying. That scene at the end when those lions were fighting above them on the stairs was chilling and could have turned lethal.

Mativo was the only one with a brain.

HOLY CRAP. That must have been an insane experience. I'm so glad there's no way something like this could be done today

Melanie Griffith grew up with lions and tigers. They should make a movie about that. Also: That brother's reaction is absolutely priceless.

Jay-zus wept!! These people literally stared almost every kind of disaster right in the eye and were like "You know what, fuuuuuck you! We're still doing this.".

I have seen *Born Free* - Which is about a couple who adopt ONE lion cub ( 'Elsa' ) and it's a lovely, moving story, about personal commitment to nature, and finding your own truth by doing so... But, THIS movie *Roar* should have been renamed *Born Stupid*

Unique movie yes, but also borderline suicidal. Anybody with with half a brain knows dealing with that many big cats you know people are going to get hurt. They were lucky not to have manslaughter charges over them. Passion is good, but passion over your loved ones safety is wrons.

It's rare for the making of a film to be more terrifying than the film itself.

WOW its like if dinosaur were still here and they used them in Jurassic Park LOL

Honestly if they made a movie starring Will Ferrell as Noel making fun of how dangerous it was that would be a hit movie

I feel like Mativo earned one hell of an "I told you so".

This is the Jumanji remake we deserved.

Wow. You really outdid yourself with this one, Cees! A quintessential GBF Exploring segment. Well done, sir! Bravo! Or should I say...5 ROARS! ;)

I've seen a documentary of this film but you went deeper. Well done. This film was an insane idea.

And Tippi Hedren said Alfred Hitchcock was a nightmare to work with!

It's Funny but of course the Black guy was like hell no!!! Of course he came out with no injuries.

Just watching this exploring video made me so uncomfortable and itchy and anxious! The fact that they involved their children should be cause for removal of the kids from the home!! Such a crazy, reckless and damned dangerous thing to do for years and years and years... no respect for these animals that are used to VAST ranges of space to move around in!! Instead they have massive cats cooped up in that stupid wooden house. What utter suicidal lunacy. And the poor kids!

*i love this channel so much!* being introduced to movies i've never heard of, but now i MUST see- as well as favorites that deserve a rewatch (or 10), is kind of overwhelming but i love it. thank you for your passion and dedication in bringing these movies to the forefront. i look forward to every new video, wondering where you'll go next. with today's ROAR... i am truly stunned that this movie was completed without anyone getting killed. like, completely mystified. over 100 large wildcats?? it's amazing they all got through it, scratches/bites/broken bones and all. thanks again! :)

Another film that would never be made in this day age. I'm all in favour of people being free to act as they please but this needed to be stopped by someone in charge. It's crazy!

It’s like nature itself tried to stop this film

This gave me so much anxiety

Really love how you go into detail about the production of the films instead of just being sarcastic and mocking the film like so many other film reviewers.

This is maybe the tensest movie watching experience I've ever had. I spent the entire runtime feeling that I may watch someone get eaten by a lion any second. Even watching this review freaked me out a little.

I saw this movie in the theater when I was a kid (I live in Mexico and also, ratings for movies were rarely enforced until a few years ago) I remember that this movie scared me, I do remember many scenes but not the overall plot. In Mexico it was called "El Gran Rugido" so more or less Roar :) My family used to own a pet and exotic animals and I got to expend a lot of time (at home and at the shop) with big cats suchs as lions, tigers, cheeta, cougar, panther and the like, you can really make a bond with them but it's better never to forget that they have way more strenght than you and thicker skin so what for them is a friendly pawn or playful bite for you is a bleeding injury =) I would love to see this movie again, thanks for another awesome video!! I'll catch you on twitter

Absolutely amazing...I had NEVER even HEARD of this film, and learning it's story was absolutely riveting...I literally had my mouth hanging open at several points...bra-frickin'-VO, man...this was fantastic.

I noticed this movie recently on Amazon. I didn't really look at it, but I had assumed it was a new production. Now I need to watch it. This was great.

"I WANT LIONS!" Famous last words.

Not to mention the way Hitchcock blacklisted Tippi after she refused his advances. Great video btw!

And this is why no normal person one should take life advice from Hollywood people.

I saw this originally in the early 80s. Released in Ireland has a PG kids movie. Saturday afternoon matinee. I guess I was too young to appreciate how dangerous it was at the time.

Holy crap! What a roller coaster ride for this film. Utter insanity but true devotion and commitment. As someone who has always had a love of big cats, and a staunch supporter of animal and wildlife preservation, I commend them for their efforts. Awesome episode, one of your best.

"....there will never be a movie like Roar again". Never say never. There will someone that stupid to do it again. Probably with sharks. Most definitely with sharks.

12:51 Exactly, this video made my freaking skin crawl! Which is something that all these hybrid live-action/cg cartoon movies can never do

This was truly the craziest most dangerous thing I’ve ever seen on film. It’s amazing that multiple people weren’t mauled to death or that the animals didn’t kill each other. It’s stressful to watch too because you see people getting hurt and you’re just waiting for one to snap and the others fall suite tearing someone apart. Batshit crazy but oddly fascinating

First, I would like to say Cecil, great amazing job as always. You always provide insightful intriguing, and sometimes hilarious commentary to films that we either have always loved or maybe have never heard about. You are fab! The film: Maybe they started out with a noble intention, but they were still trying to profit from the animals. The fact that they allowed them to multiply and didn't provide them with the outdoor space and food they needed, shows a real dangerous precedent. Animal conservation? Give me a break. This angers me so much. They break every rule when it comes to actually caring for and raising "wild" animals. It should not be done to begin with unless they are properly educated, have the proper space and resources, and are taking in animals that would not otherwise have survived without intervention. Not for some movie project. Might as well be a circus. I don't mean to go off on a soapbox but this stuff just angers me. Not only are the animals in danger, but so many people and for what? Never turn your back on a cat. Even domestic cats still have some of this in their genes. Your kitty may do the same. Not maybe to the same result, but it is instinct. You give them the back of your neck and you are prey. That is one of two ways cats subdue their prey/food. By constantly getting bitten and bloodied, they exponentially created more bloodlust in the animals. What a bunch of a-holes. But great job by you of course. LOL

Honestly, the story behind production of "Roar" would make for a more interesting movie than the movie itself. It feels so unreal. It's luck that they managed to raise ONE lion that they could control. But several tens of big wild cats? Do these people even realize their gigantic amount of luck they had? One famous Russian family tried to do something similar and the second lion they raised already turned on them.

This is such great work! This is one of my favorite videos so far.

'The lions kept mating while they were trying to get funding' - that made me laugh for some reason

this channel.... its like crack

A movie about the making of this movie would be quite the experience

It ill be fine, its a movie about kittens.

Wow, the whole movie is on youtube and has been on my "watch later" list since summer but I had no idea about any of this. Definitely watching tonight. Incredible stuff, probably my favorite Explore yet and I love this whole series.

I’ve been your avid viewer since the beginning, but this one takes the cake! Amazing video.

This is so disturbingly irresponsible; especially the scene of the girl getting bit on the back of her head. I don’t know if it was ignorance or arrogance that made this family think that the movie was worthwhile.

Thank you! This was fascinating! Will have to look this up. I recall a few times in the early 80s, where I rode my motorcycle along Soledad Canyon Road, near Shambala, being surprised to see an elephant grazing in a field. I moved to the area a few years later, but never visited the compound.

we need a movie about the making of this movie, like "Distaster Artist" style.

Wow the story surrounding this movie is amazing...

Great video as usual! Talk about a genuine horror show of a production.

Thank you so much for your videos. They are amazing!!!!

Wow! What a fantastic story! Great Job, Cecil.

I love this channel ... Your explorong series are the best in youtube

Absolutely fascinating, well done mate.

Someone needs to make a movie about the making of this movie!

Occasionally I work as a set medic, so this film is a living nightmare! If I worked that set, I'd have PTSD within the first week!

The guy who was smart enough to avoid the dangerous animals was the only one who wasent hurt by them. Holy hot damm i am gonna need to track this down, this kind of stuff is why i follow this channel.

This whole episode was pretty fascinating. Good job GBF.

Ive been waiting for you to make a vid on this. This is one bat shit crazy movie. Would never have been made today. A child of the 80s.

Mike Tyson to meg Ryan: I like your mama's cats. He thought meg Ryan's mom was tippy.

Great video. I have been fascinated with this movie since I caught the trailer online with the re-release in 2015.

I discovered your channel three days ago. Since then, I've watched fifty to sixty ( estimated ) different reviews / explanations. Highly enjoyed them all, and subscribed. Surely you must have attended a film school, or at the very least a script writing workshop. Your analysis is often concise and precise. Repeatedly tearing strips off the Weinstein monsters - way before the public revelations - is the cherry on top. Congratulations from Seddon, Australia.

I can certainly see the appeal in lions and tiger, but I have been a cat owner for two thirds of my life and considering all the havoc my tiny farm cat can cause I can't believe they did not realise this was a disaster waiting to happen.

Great video! I'd never heard of this insane project.

Jesus this entire thing was a nightmare. One of my favorite videos you have put together. The exploring videos are by far my favorite.

Brings a whole new meaning to crazy cat people

Ooooof love your work I'm sure I'll love this :)

They could make a movie about the production of the film.

Definitely the best "Exploring" video yet. More people need to know about this.

Really good video, keep it up

This is just insane. In every way insane. I didn't even finish your video yet but felt compelled to comment.

Fascinating stuff! Seen this movie around, but never took the time to watch it. Still looking forward to your exploration of Maniac Cop 3!

A great breakdown of a complicated film history!

excellent video! never heard of this film, but I am fascinated by its production. thank you. is there a doc made about the production?

This gave me chills. Sounds like a real horror production with the constant fear of the big cats. I'm impressed with their determination for the project though!

This movie sounds INSANE! What a crazy behind-the-scenes story!😨

Great vid, LOVE it! Could you consider the Howling-series next for the movie-vids? That would be so awesome! :-)

If someone HAD died while making this, it would be a notorious example of idiocy and gross negligence. It's like that fella who made the film in Savannah with a scene on a WORKING train bridge without bothering to inform railroad officials (or the Georgia Film Commission, Savannah Film Office, etc.) and a girl ended up dead. Everyone called the director a murderer and demanded he never work again. But what if he'd succeeded and got the shot he wanted? He'd be hailed for taking a risk. As a "gorilla filmmaker" and a "maverick."

This is why I follow and support this channel.

you make boring movies seem interesting and for that we thank you ...

I got the Book 'The Cats of Shambala' from a library sale and it talks about the movie and the sanctuary. The risks they took are staggering. Turning this place into a sanctuary was a much smarter move. These animals are beautiful but should be admired at a safe distance!

Imagine visiting someone's house and there's like 50 lions just roaming around.

This is why this is favorite channel.

Fascinating for real brother. I'm going to have to see this asap

Great vid! I first come across this movie via Welcome to the Basement's take on it and thought it was bonkers but your video exploring it in more detail has made the craziness of it even more startling. It really was a product of it time, you could never do anything like this now. I can kind of feel for Noel but d@mn that last bit with all the roaring.....nope.

Say, remember that whole "Never work with animals or children thing"? Yeeeeaaaahhhh . . . 🤨

Wow what a story, I had no idea this movie even existed. Amazing job man

I did some research on the Australian release where it was contractually obliged to release in first. My favourite quote about the movie was in an interview in a magazine "from the waist up I was Tippi Hedren, but from the waist-down I was a leopard".

What an amazing story. GOOD JOB!

Quality content. Keep it up. 👌

rise a mixed giant feline army... this is how you become a supervillian

Never heard of this movie before, thank you for making me discover it, it's fascinating.