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Jane (Sophie Turner) is suicidal and leaving treatment despite still spiraling out of control. Her plane crashes in the freezing mountains. She and fellow passenger Paul Hart (Corey Hawkins) are the only survivors.
The movie needs to get to the plane crash sooner. The treatment center opening section is unnecessary and unnecessarily artsy. All that can be revealed later with flashbacks and conversations. When she actually reveals her story, it's underwhelming. The opening is not adding much anyways. Her freak-out at the airport is more informative and more compelling. The plane crash could be better. It would be more logical if the plane crash happens when they are sitting side by side at the back of the plane. The logic is so false that I do wonder if he's a ghost. There is a lot that could be better. Their survival skills are trash although she has one great excuse. One would expect her character to be annoying but he's the annoying one. The locations are cool as long as they use the real locations. There is plenty of survival action but they are generally not filmed well. I don't know much about Mark Pellington but he doesn't seem to be a big action guy. This probably needs to be an action-packed survival film and they definitely need to get rid of the L word. They struggle to get that central premise through and that is what ultimately sinks this movie. I don't buy their connection and the L feels forced.
The movie needs to get to the plane crash sooner. The treatment center opening section is unnecessary and unnecessarily artsy. All that can be revealed later with flashbacks and conversations. When she actually reveals her story, it's underwhelming. The opening is not adding much anyways. Her freak-out at the airport is more informative and more compelling. The plane crash could be better. It would be more logical if the plane crash happens when they are sitting side by side at the back of the plane. The logic is so false that I do wonder if he's a ghost. There is a lot that could be better. Their survival skills are trash although she has one great excuse. One would expect her character to be annoying but he's the annoying one. The locations are cool as long as they use the real locations. There is plenty of survival action but they are generally not filmed well. I don't know much about Mark Pellington but he doesn't seem to be a big action guy. This probably needs to be an action-packed survival film and they definitely need to get rid of the L word. They struggle to get that central premise through and that is what ultimately sinks this movie. I don't buy their connection and the L feels forced.
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- SnoopyStyle
- May 27, 2022
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- Top_Dawg_Critic
- Jun 23, 2022
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I survived watching it...but none of the characters really deserved too.... Not really an enjoyable story to watch. They've tried to paste a backstory onto it which doesn't fit the movie, the acting is pretty awful, and the characters make the stupidest errors every step along the way. The sentimental emotional story is probably not what fans of this genre of movie are really after. They could have invested that effort into a more engrossing and exciting survival experience. Both the cringe factor and the smh factor are high with this one I'm afraid. Scenery was OK and some effects were decent enough though.
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- russelldresearch
- Dec 9, 2022
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Acting was good but the script really sucked. Stupid from beginning to end. I had to watch it just to validate how truly bad this movie was lol. No mention of food, water or any obvious survival strategies. Just off-the-wall stupid. Someone else had mentioned they needed to get to the crash earlier and I agree, although after the crash the film deteriorated quickly. In all fairness there were some good moments but not enough to validate more than a two star rating. I don't want to drag out this review but it's requiring at least another 160 characters lol. So I will say once again this was a waste of the talented actors in this film. A lot of these survival type films are pretty stupid to begin with and this one certainly fits the pattern.
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Oh come on. The basic idea of the movie isn't so bad - classic road to redemption. Buh-huh I wanna die, uh no now I want to live! Why not.
Anyway. As an Austrian I feel compelled to contribute in terms of alpinism. I live in the flallands and I dislike mountains but still, it's in my DNA. Soooo you pretty, troubled kids. WHY on $deity's name are you running UP every mountain you see? I know, because it looks good from a cinematic POV. Why are the running up mountains that end abruptly in veeeery dangerous cliffs? Because it makes for good action when they climb down impossible, steep, slippery walls without skill, equipment and in street clothes just to happily walk up the next mountain?
Kids, REALLY! You wanna walk *down* the mountain, find a river and follow it. Easy, huh!
I'm also well aware that without those stupid decisions by characters we're supposed to take seriously, this would be a very short movie. Making dumb decisions carries it to 110 minutes. There is also a wolf attack out of nothing to add some time. Single wolf, mind you. And here I thought they hunt in packs. But it's nice to see an injured human can outrun and beat him in a fistfight. OK, suspension of disbelief NOW. And sure, after that Marvelous feat, finally find your river and your senses and just jump into the icy water. What could go wrong?
All in all, this movie provides some nice landscape shots from the Italian Dolomites. Which is all I can say about it. Some advice to Ms Turner maybe - find a new agent.
Anyway. As an Austrian I feel compelled to contribute in terms of alpinism. I live in the flallands and I dislike mountains but still, it's in my DNA. Soooo you pretty, troubled kids. WHY on $deity's name are you running UP every mountain you see? I know, because it looks good from a cinematic POV. Why are the running up mountains that end abruptly in veeeery dangerous cliffs? Because it makes for good action when they climb down impossible, steep, slippery walls without skill, equipment and in street clothes just to happily walk up the next mountain?
Kids, REALLY! You wanna walk *down* the mountain, find a river and follow it. Easy, huh!
I'm also well aware that without those stupid decisions by characters we're supposed to take seriously, this would be a very short movie. Making dumb decisions carries it to 110 minutes. There is also a wolf attack out of nothing to add some time. Single wolf, mind you. And here I thought they hunt in packs. But it's nice to see an injured human can outrun and beat him in a fistfight. OK, suspension of disbelief NOW. And sure, after that Marvelous feat, finally find your river and your senses and just jump into the icy water. What could go wrong?
All in all, this movie provides some nice landscape shots from the Italian Dolomites. Which is all I can say about it. Some advice to Ms Turner maybe - find a new agent.
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- Not_Silent_Bob
- Apr 29, 2023
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What a dump! Everything that could go wrong with this did happen.
What child wrote and directed this? These two mains had no connection at all! It's all make believe in the shallowest way... they are just 'stuck together' to fill a narrative.
All the injuries and frostbite are completely imagined and the Wolves!
Wolves do not attack humans! There have been between 2-6 attacks on humans in the USA since 1883 and 1 has been a rabid wolf and the other made up or a cornered wolf. Wolfs are afraid of human beings and just like this review of this movie, do everything to avoid contact with the source..
What child wrote and directed this? These two mains had no connection at all! It's all make believe in the shallowest way... they are just 'stuck together' to fill a narrative.
All the injuries and frostbite are completely imagined and the Wolves!
Wolves do not attack humans! There have been between 2-6 attacks on humans in the USA since 1883 and 1 has been a rabid wolf and the other made up or a cornered wolf. Wolfs are afraid of human beings and just like this review of this movie, do everything to avoid contact with the source..
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- RanknVile-64013
- Aug 21, 2023
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I'd like most that reviewed this thought it was an OK movie. But my one question is at the very end it shows them together. Does that mean that she committed suicide and now they're both in heaven? I'm confused. But other than that it was a decent movie a little phony on some aspects as far as how can anybody get down mountain without at least a rope come on is that Rambo and Rambo's wife. It looks like this won't post unless I use 600 words which seems like an awful lot to have to do just to be able to post a review so I'm just explaining this so I can waste my extra words so that I can post this this is ridiculous.
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- trailblazers-35146
- Nov 30, 2023
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The film begins with what seems like a psychological thriller where the psyche of the nail character is explored. After the plane crash, which was done very poorly, the whole story turns into a very unplanned story of survival. In this part, both characters are shown doing things that are unimaginable in reality, contrary to what the whole purpose of survival should be (the jump from the cliff to the tree was so so so cheap and amateur).
Overall, it may be entertaining to watch but not much else.
Overall, it may be entertaining to watch but not much else.
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- reza_s_nobari
- May 17, 2022
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I actually really loved it. It made me cry, and I NEVER cry. I found it inspiring for anyone struggling with depression or other types of illness that causes them to lose hope. There can be real beauty in this world when you can find someone to open up to.
I'm sorry some other reviewers couldn't see the message of forgiveness and loving others. It can really make a difference in the dark. I encourage everyone to see this movie and take away the message of understanding mental illness and the devastating effects it can have on a person.
Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins are truly amazing actors.
I'm sorry some other reviewers couldn't see the message of forgiveness and loving others. It can really make a difference in the dark. I encourage everyone to see this movie and take away the message of understanding mental illness and the devastating effects it can have on a person.
Sophie Turner and Corey Hawkins are truly amazing actors.
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Beautiful story, scenery and good acting. However, it bothers me when writers (this is based on a book) and directors take liberties with wolves.
Wolves are more afraid of humans than most people would think. They are pack animals that shy away from humans and are NOT solitary blood thirsty human hunting beings.
If it were not for the "wolf" scenes, I would have given this a 9 or maybe a 10 because I liked the two main character's development and storyline.
The "wolf" looks like a husky or maybe a hybrid. Well trained canine, none the less and a gorgeous animal.
When will "Hollywood " stop with the demonization of a species???
Wolves are more afraid of humans than most people would think. They are pack animals that shy away from humans and are NOT solitary blood thirsty human hunting beings.
If it were not for the "wolf" scenes, I would have given this a 9 or maybe a 10 because I liked the two main character's development and storyline.
The "wolf" looks like a husky or maybe a hybrid. Well trained canine, none the less and a gorgeous animal.
When will "Hollywood " stop with the demonization of a species???
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- kcallred0917
- Oct 14, 2023
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This movie was absolute nonsense. While the visuals were quite stunning, and the acting was good, but significantly melodramatic; the writing and directing was absolutely baffling. It may have made more sense when it was a 12 part mini-series but the idea of sitting through 12 hours when I was already bored out of my mind by a 2 hour movie was simply torturous.
The logical holes in this movie were egregious also. If they had just stayed put when the plane crashed they would have been fine. I guess that wouldnt have made much of a movie, but the decision defied logic. The whole movie seemed like it was rushing itself and I kept asking myself why are they in such a hurry. Movie gotta movie, I guess.
The logical holes in this movie were egregious also. If they had just stayed put when the plane crashed they would have been fine. I guess that wouldnt have made much of a movie, but the decision defied logic. The whole movie seemed like it was rushing itself and I kept asking myself why are they in such a hurry. Movie gotta movie, I guess.
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- hanseichenlaub
- Nov 16, 2023
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- barryfoxworth
- Oct 17, 2023
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Watching this movie all I could think about was rewatching The Mountain Between Us. Much better actors, better story, better everything. I love the queen of the North but this script didn't do her justice. Don't try to make a movie which had already been made better, it couldn't stand to either The Mountain Between Us or The Grey. Good luck choosing better scripts from now on.
And by the way the beginning was dumb and so were those deep reflection sequences. Also no real chemistry between them unlike Idris and Kate, now those two I loved. It did have some awesome views which is why it got 3 stars.
And by the way the beginning was dumb and so were those deep reflection sequences. Also no real chemistry between them unlike Idris and Kate, now those two I loved. It did have some awesome views which is why it got 3 stars.
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In the real world this blonde girl would be saying 'Get away from me!' 'Don't come near me!'. She'd rather freeze to death than cozy up to that guy to stay warm. It's also so obvious that it wasn't even cold. You couldn't even see their breaths. The mountain climbing shots were ridiculous & impossible. Overall this movie comes across as a lame music video for the lifetime network.
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- millordrak
- Jun 14, 2022
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If I like the plot/idea, as long as the characters are interesting, I'll usually enjoy the movie. I teared up, so the movie didn't suck.
Not a movie that I was hyped, but was happy the entire time.
I'm writing my review like this, because I love bad movies as well.. if you're not picky, then it's enjoyable.
If you want action & excitement.. and picky, then pass I'd say.
I keep this part vague, but this is the plot I find interesting.
The IRONY. A woman wants to end her life, and something happens to stops her (if you watched the trailer, you'll know what stops her). That part was very enjoyable.
Not a movie that I was hyped, but was happy the entire time.
I'm writing my review like this, because I love bad movies as well.. if you're not picky, then it's enjoyable.
If you want action & excitement.. and picky, then pass I'd say.
I keep this part vague, but this is the plot I find interesting.
The IRONY. A woman wants to end her life, and something happens to stops her (if you watched the trailer, you'll know what stops her). That part was very enjoyable.
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- gukingofheart
- Jun 24, 2023
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- dejavuicutooo-16375
- Feb 11, 2024
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I didn't come here to talk about the film's story. At the end I saw that it was based on a book. I came here to congratulate everyone involved in its production. Actors, actresses, landscape, music, and plot. Films that make us cry, move us, give meaning to life, are rare. And this is one of them. If you haven't seen it yet, you don't need to know the story beforehand, the film's message appears throughout. The greatest reward a film can have, and this is the case with this film, is the emotion it causes in its audience. Thanks. (I used the words that I thought were sufficient to evaluate the film. I am adding these final words for it to be accepted.)
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K:they could have skiped the house part.
And the survival part got me excited speacilly that trick she used to protect herself.
They could but more work on the plane fall.. it was good but not amazing.
But still its good to change the mood every now and then.
A: the start was sick.. there somethings sycology ology nobody have to see so they wont be affected.
But after first 20 minutes the movie got me very excited as a drama.
And the survival part got me excited speacilly that trick she used to protect herself.
They could but more work on the plane fall.. it was good but not amazing.
But still its good to change the mood every now and then.
A: the start was sick.. there somethings sycology ology nobody have to see so they wont be affected.
But after first 20 minutes the movie got me very excited as a drama.
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- mcginleydamien
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OK, she is really cute and he is both black and a mountain naturalist. The mountains were never on the North American continent and the avalanche could not have been more poorly depicted. They don't eat and I never saw them drink anything. On a positive note, her scars looked real but that's about where the reality ends. I'm not sure why the film industry makes this kind of junk . If you want to make a movie about suicide do so honestly, no need to bury it in a bunch of fantasy particularly if you want the viewer to believe it and gain something from the movie. What a waste of time and money and effort! And they want us to pay attention to Hollywood...Fat Chance!!
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- marklwoolsey
- Sep 12, 2023
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