Avalanche
Avalanche

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Avalanche

2017
Movie
21 min
Portuguese

A family has their home invaded by a thief, this incident affects everyone and makes them unsettled.

Insights

IMDb3.3/10
Director: Scott WheelerGenres: Action, Thriller, Disaster

Plot Summary

A remote mountain lodge becomes a deathtrap when a massive avalanche threatens to engulf it. Trapped inside with limited resources and a group of disparate guests, the survivors must band together to escape the deadly snow before it's too late. Tensions rise as they face the fury of nature and their own internal conflicts.

Critical Reception

Avalanche (2017) received a generally negative reception from critics and audiences, primarily due to its predictable plot, weak character development, and uninspired visual effects. While some viewers found it to be a passable disaster movie for casual viewing, it was largely criticized for not bringing anything new to the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic disaster movie plot that offers little originality.

  • Character development is minimal, making it difficult for viewers to connect with the plight of the survivors.

  • Visual effects are often unconvincing, detracting from the immersive experience of a natural disaster.

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Fun Fact

Despite its title and premise, 'Avalanche' (2017) is often confused with other films bearing similar disaster-themed titles, making it difficult to track specific critical discussions.

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