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Vertical Limit

Play trailer 2:01 Poster for Vertical Limit PG-13 Released Dec 8, 2000 2h 6m Mystery & Thriller Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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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David Ansen Newsweek Alternately generating adrenaline and ennui, Vertical Limit battles itself to a hard-earned draw. Mar 6, 2018 Full Review Globe and Mail Rated: 1.5/4 Apr 25, 2003 Full Review Peter Travers Rolling Stone Rated: 4/5 Jun 4, 2001 Full Review Patrick Hicks Feelin' Film Podcast 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. Rated: 3/5 Jan 16, 2024 Full Review M. Faust Common Sense Media Mediocre disaster flick. Rated: 3/5 Jan 2, 2011 Full Review Bob Grimm Sacramento News & Review Rated: 3/5 Aug 7, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review caractacusrex Works better as a comedy. Entertaining but ludicrous. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 11/22/23 Full Review Glitched G Vertical Limit struggles with a thin plot and badly written characters. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/04/23 Full Review will b Bon film. Bill paxton joue très bien. Bonne musique Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/08/23 Full Review Alipa P My favourite action movie. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/07/23 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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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
Producer
Martin Campbell, Robert King, Marcia Nasatir
Screenwriter
Robert King, Robert King, Terry Hayes
Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, 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
Runtime
2h 6m
Sound Mix
Dolby SR, Dolby Digital, Surround
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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