Avalanche

A luxury ski resort is struck by a massive avalanche, trapping and imperiling the guests and staff. Among those caught are a separated couple hoping to reconcile and a wealthy socialite with her young son. They must band together to survive the treacherous conditions and find a way to escape the deadly mountain.

Avalanche was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and its disaster sequences uninspired. Audiences also found little to praise, contributing to its poor box office performance. It is often cited as an example of a typical, forgettable disaster film of the era.

• Criticisms often focused on the underdeveloped characters and a lack of genuine suspense.

• The special effects were deemed unconvincing, even for the time.

• Many reviewers found the film to be a tedious and unoriginal entry in the disaster genre.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a common sentiment of disappointment with the film's slow pacing and lack of memorable moments.

The film was shot on location in Aspen, Colorado, but the avalanche scenes themselves were achieved through miniature effects and stock footage.