Michael's Movie Grade: B
A well-made survival drama.
The basic storyline of this film is very simple and kind of familiar, but it is done so well this doesn't matter. Being a movie about a mountain rescue naturally the look is very important. Luckily the film is fantastic in this regard. This is a beautiful looking movie that perfectly captures both the beauty and the danger of where the film takes place. Much of the movie is truly breathtaking to look at. As such, during the mountain scenes (which make up the majority of the film), your eyes are glued to the screen. The characters themselves are quite likable. The majority of the film is spent with just two characters but luckily these two characters are easy to connect to. partly because of what they have been through and partly because of who they are, it is hard not to feel for these characters. These two characters, who at first seem to have little in common, have excellent chemistry together and it is a joy to watch them share the screen. It of course doesn't hurt that Naomi Watts and Billy Howle both give great performances. The story while nothing original is well told. The ending (while I could see it coming from a mile away) is actually quite moving.
On the downside this film has some dialogue that feels forced (especially the conversation or heroine has, before going to the mountain) and this can take you out of the movie. Also, though this movie doesn't have that much comedy, whenever it tries to be funny, this falls completely flat.
While not original this is still a quite effective and even touching survival movie.
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