 | Vertical Limit Thes Desrochers - Thursday, December 14, 2000
Title of Movie: Vertical Limit
Director: Martin Campbell
Producer: Martin Campbell, Robert King
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Stars: Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, Nicholas Lea, Scott Glenn, & Izabella Scorupco
MPAA Rating: PG13 (Intense Scenes, Language)
Date of Release: December 8, 2000
Reviewed by: Thea Desrochers
Our Rating: * * * * *
Run time: 2 hr. 4 min.
K2 is not quite as large (or, probably, as well known) as its Himalayan neighbor Mt. Everest, but this in no way makes the world's second tallest mountain any less dangerous. In Vertical Limit, a group of climbers including Annie Garrett (Robin Tunney) fall into a deep pit on the side of the peak. When it becomes apparent that they are trapped, Annie's brother Peter (Chris O'Donnell) comes out of retirement to spearhead a rescue effort. Numerous pitfalls await, both natural and otherwise.
Vertical Limit features some of the most thrilling action, beautifully photographed amidst the breathtaking mountain scenery. This movie is one of the best I've seen this season. | |