Altitude
Altitude

Altitude

2017Movie86 minEnglish

A female FBI agent is offered millions to help a thief escape from a hijacked airplane.

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IMDb4.7/10
Director: Alex KirklandGenres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A rookie DEA agent is embedded with a ruthless cartel in Mexico to take down a powerful drug lord. As he gets deeper into the organization, he must navigate treacherous alliances and dangerous betrayals. The agent faces escalating moral compromises as he questions his own loyalties and the true nature of justice. His mission becomes a desperate fight for survival.

Critical Reception

Altitude received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt at a gritty crime thriller, many found it to be a derivative and uninspired entry in the genre. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with praise for the action sequences but criticism for the overall narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gritty atmosphere and some tense moments.
  • Criticized for a formulaic plot that offers little originality.
  • The performances were seen as competent but unable to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Altitude are sparse, with the few available indicating a generally unenthusiastic reception. Viewers often found the film to be predictable and lacking in compelling character development. Some appreciated the action, but it was not enough to garner widespread positive feedback.

Fun Fact

While marketed as a standalone film, 'Altitude' shares thematic and stylistic similarities with other cartel thrillers, leading some viewers to consider it part of a broader, albeit unofficial, subgenre.

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Reno

Reno

**A mid air hijack thriller!** The opening scene looked nice, but soon it turned out a disaster. I did not like how one cop saved the day, just like that. Then moving to the second stage of the film, which is going to take place on a pla...
Gimly

Gimly

There is no great glaringly obvious flaw in _Altitude_ that ruins it. It's not outright dumb, the plot more-or-less makes sense, the acting is serviceable, but it's just so... Nothing. There's not a single person, place or thing that ingrat...