Out Cold
Out Cold

Movie spotlight

Out Cold

2001
Movie
89 min
English

Rick Rambis and his friends are having the time of their lives on Bull Mountain—until the legendary Papa Muntz' son decides to sell the mountain to a sleazy land developer, have the staff fired and turn Bull Mountain into 'Yuppieville'.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes12%
Metacritic32/100
Google Users62%
Director: Communion, Troy MillerGenres: Comedy, Sport

Plot Summary

In the resort town of Bulluride, snowboarding is a way of life, and the local legends are the "Superstars" led by Rick Rambis. When the mountain is bought by a greedy businessman, the "Superstars" find themselves pushed out and challenged by a new group of extreme skiers. Rick and his friends must band together to save their beloved mountain and their way of life.

Critical Reception

Out Cold was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its derivative humor and predictable plot. However, it found a cult following among fans of snowboarding and stoner comedies for its over-the-top antics and memorable characters.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies heavily on tired stoner comedy tropes and slapstick humor.

  • Many critics found the plot to be unoriginal and predictable.

  • Despite its flaws, some found humor in its absurdity and energetic performances.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception. While many found the movie to be a fun, albeit silly, comedy with some funny moments and likable characters, others felt it was juvenile and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

The film was shot at the Whistler Blackcomb ski resort in British Columbia, Canada, and used it as a stand-in for the fictional town of Bulluride.

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westcoast.wanderlust

westcoast.wander...

Out Cold is one of those movies that is smarter than it lets on. It very subtly incorporates the story beats from Casablanca into its plot structure and keeps the laughs coming with witty dialog and some shocking sight gags. At its core it ...