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Vertical Limit
2000 124 min Germany, United States of America PG-13 12+
★6.1
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Director: Martin Campbell
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Description
Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$69.24M
Worldwide:
$215.66M
Starring
Scott Glenn
Actor
Chris O'Donnell
Actor
Bill Paxton
Actor
Awards
BAFTA 2001
— Best Visual Effects
Key opinion
Vertical Limit is widely praised for its breathtaking mountain cinematography and visceral, high-stakes action sequences that capture the grandeur of K2. While the film is appreciated by many as an engaging, high-adrenaline survival thriller, critics are divided over the plausibility of its plot and the depth of its characterizations.
| Cinematography | Spectacular alpine cinematography and visual effects successfully capture the grandeur and intimidation of high-altitude mountain environments. | |
| Acting | The film features a capable ensemble cast, including Scott Glenn and Bill Paxton, who elevate the material despite the script's limitations. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is frequently criticized as being overly theatrical, clichéd, and reliant on illogical narrative devices like nitroglycerin bombs. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's realism are divided: some viewers appreciate its depiction of high-altitude dangers, while experts and critics dismiss its survival scenarios as physically impossible and absurd. |