The Climb

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The Climb

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2020

1h 38m

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Drama

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Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.

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The Climb uses the complicated bond between two friends to dissect male friendships in engaging -- and frequently funny -- fashion.

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Leah Greenblatt

Entertainment Weekly

For all the absurdist laughs (and not a few cringes) both men wring from it, their interplay feels both inherently ridiculous and entirely true to life; a bittersweet bromance writ in whiskey and spandex.

Rated: B+

Nov 21, 2020

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

"The Climb" often gets in its own way. Just like its characters don't know when enough is enough, neither does Covino.

Rated: C+

Nov 18, 2020

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Angie Han

FilmWeek (LAist)

It's often quite funny, but it's also sad. It's grounded, but with all these tiny touches of surrealism.

Nov 14, 2020

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Geoffrey Macnab

iNews.co.uk

Sometimes, the film is just a little too whimsical, but this is far more thoughtful and probing than most films about m,ale friendship.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 16, 2025

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

The Climb would not be out of place if it starred Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly, but unlike popular Hollywood comedies that prioritizes laughs over visual artistry, Michael Angelo Covino makes a masterful directorial debut with his lengthy/uncut long sh

Aug 26, 2024

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Dan Bayer

Next Best Picture

The acerbic quality of the humor, instead of souring the whole thing, actually proves to be the zing the film needs to play enjoyably.

Rated: 7/10

May 13, 2022

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Abel

Really enjoyed this.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/21/20

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Melissa

Hilarious. I snorted laughing at the pet where she flipped his dick.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/20

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Patrick

Funny. Artful. Different. So much I loved about this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/20

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Anthony

This movie was awesome

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/11/20

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Mary Barry

So different...so good! Great screen writing and acting.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/20

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Harold

Seriously a unique film. Wasn't sure what to expect and then was surprised to see this gem. Cool interludes, good acting and good cinematography.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/04/20

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Synopsis

Two lifelong pals test the boundaries of their friendship when a woman comes between them.

Director: Michael Angelo Covino
Producer: Michael Angelo Covino, Noah Lang, Kyle Marvin
Screenwriter: Michael Angelo Covino
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: Adastra Films, Watch This Ready, Topic Studios
Rating: R (Language|Brief Drug Use|Sexual Content|Some Nudity)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 13, 2020, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 19, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $234.4K
Runtime: 1h 38m

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