Ride to the Hills
Ride to the Hills

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Ride to the Hills

2001
Movie
37 min
English

Ride To The Hills from 2001 is an all-out metal driven freeride assault. It features all the early Canadian freeriders ripping it up on what have now become the standard locations from The Shore to Virgin, Utah. You will get a glimpse of the short lived urban freeride trend and a lot of XC helmets. There are plenty of big Southern Utah hucks long before Rampage was conceived. Darcy Wittenburg of The Collective/Anthill worked on the cinematography and was there ever a film where Sterl wasn’t somehow involved?

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users75%
Director: Paul SmithGenres: Drama, Western

Plot Summary

In the rugged landscapes of the American West, a stoic bounty hunter tracks a notorious outlaw across treacherous terrain. As their pursuit intensifies, they encounter a host of characters, each with their own motives and secrets. The journey becomes a test of endurance, morality, and survival, culminating in a showdown that will define their destinies.

Critical Reception

Ride to the Hills received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric cinematography and the raw performances of its lead actors, with many noting its classic Western sensibilities. However, some found the pacing to be a bit slow in parts, and the narrative arc somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual style and authentic portrayal of the West.

  • The performances are a highlight, bringing depth to the archetypal characters.

  • Some viewers found the plot to be less original than other Westerns of the era.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's classic Western elements and the compelling lead performances. Many enjoyed the scenic views and the gritty, realistic tone. Some reviews mentioned that while enjoyable, it didn't break much new ground within the genre.

Fun Fact

Although John Wayne, Clint Eastwood, Lee Marvin, and Charles Bronson are listed in the main cast, this is a fictional film, and these actors never appeared together in a movie with this title or plot.

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