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After an avalanche of snow crashes into their ski resort, a holiday at a winter wonderland turns into a game of survival for a group of vacationers.
A newly built luxury ski resort is put in peril when a series of massive avalanches threaten to destroy it. The resort's owner, Nick, races against time and nature to save his guests and his business from the impending disaster. As the snow continues to fall and the avalanches grow larger, the guests must band together to survive.
Avalanche was met with mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the special effects unconvincing for its time. Audiences, however, found some entertainment value in the disaster elements and the star power of Rock Hudson.
The film struggles with a derivative disaster movie plot.
Special effects are considered dated and unconvincing.
Rock Hudson's presence provides some star appeal, but can't elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews are sparse, but those available suggest a level of enjoyment derived from the disaster genre tropes, though criticisms often point to the film's age and technical shortcomings.
The film was shot on location in Aspen, Colorado, utilizing real snow and mountainous terrain to enhance the disaster sequences.
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