The Edge
The Edge

Movie spotlight

The Edge

2019
Movie
17 min
French

Two young men - a dancer and a pizza delivery man - inadvertently become trapped on the rooftop of an apartment building.

Insights

IMDb6.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users72%
Director: Lee TamahoriGenres: Action, Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A publicity-shy, billionaire author Charles Morse is on a trip to Alaska with his supermodel wife, Mickey. Their plane crashes in the remote wilderness, leaving them stranded with an eccentric photographer, Robert Green. As they struggle to survive the harsh elements, they realize they are not alone, and that Green may be more dangerous than the wild itself.

Critical Reception

The Edge received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful plot, strong performances from its lead actors, and the atmospheric setting. While some found the narrative predictable, it was widely regarded as an entertaining survival thriller.

What Reviewers Say

  • Thrilling survival story with tension-filled moments.

  • Strong performances elevate the film beyond its predictable plot.

  • Atmospheric cinematography captures the beauty and danger of the Alaskan wilderness.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspense and the compelling performances, particularly from Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin. Some viewers felt the plot was somewhat formulaic but still found it to be an enjoyable watch for its survival elements and scenic backdrop.

Fun Fact

The Kodiak bear used in the film was named 'Bart' and was famously trained by Doug Seus, who also trained the bear that appeared in 'The Great Outdoors' and 'Legends of the Fall'.

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