Vertical Limit

PG-13

Released Dec 8, 2000

2 hr. 6 min.

Mystery & Thriller

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Feeling responsible for his father's death, which occurred during a climbing expedition, Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell) has quit the pursuit in favor of photography, while his sister, Annie (Robin Tunney), has become a top climber. After Annie is hired by wealthy businessman Elliot Vaughn (Bill Paxton) to lead a trek, inclement weather causes the crew to become trapped. Facing his fears, Peter assembles a rescue team, including experienced climber Montgomery Wick (Scott Glenn), to save them.

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Critics Consensus

The plot in Vertical Limit is ludicrously contrived and cliched. Meanwhile, the action sequences are so over-the-top and piled one on top of another, they lessen the impact on the viewer.

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Alec B

Filled with clichés and it is disappointing to have the revenge subplot go nowhere however I appreciate that the movie hardly ever sags and that it lets you know immediately what the main character's tragic backstory is.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/10/24

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caractacusrex

Works better as a comedy. Entertaining but ludicrous.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

11/22/23

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Glitched G

Vertical Limit struggles with a thin plot and badly written characters.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/04/23

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will b

Bon film. Bill paxton joue très bien. Bonne musique

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/08/23

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Alipa P

My favourite action movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Brooke R

One of my go to rewatch movies. Loved it when it came out in 2000. Still love it in 2023. The action and cgi is top notch for it's time and helps u see what people are willing to risk for family.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/11/23

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Martin Campbell

Director

Chris O'Donnell

Peter Garrett

Bill Paxton

Elliot Vaughn

Robin Tunney

Annie Garrett

Scott Glenn

Montgomery Wick

Izabella Scorupco

Monique Aubertine

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Vertical Limit: Official Clip - Wick's Revenge

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Alternately generating adrenaline and ennui, Vertical Limit battles itself to a hard-earned draw.

Mar 6, 2018

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 1.5/4

Apr 25, 2003

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Rated: 4/5

Jun 4, 2001

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Patrick Hicks

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Despite an avalanche worth of cliches, the over-the-top nitroglycerin-fueled action and a dramatic rescue attempt premise allow for a big, fun movie experience set on the gorgeous but dangerous snowy peaks of Pakistan.

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M. Faust

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Mediocre disaster flick.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 2, 2011

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Bob Grimm

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Rated: 3/5

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Synopsis

Feeling responsible for his father's death, which occurred during a climbing expedition, Peter Garrett (Chris O'Donnell) has quit the pursuit in favor of photography, while his sister, Annie (Robin Tunney), has become a top climber. After Annie is hired by wealthy businessman Elliot Vaughn (Bill Paxton) to lead a trek, inclement weather causes the crew to become trapped. Facing his fears, Peter assembles a rescue team, including experienced climber Montgomery Wick (Scott Glenn), to save them.

Director: Martin Campbell
Executive Producer: Mike Medavoy, Lloyd Phillips
Screenwriter: Robert King, Robert King, Terry Hayes
Distributor: Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia TriStar Home Video
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Global Entertainment Productions, Mountain High Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Life/Death Situations|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 18, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $68.5M
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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