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Solstice
1 day. 100 miles. The idea sounds impossible to most of us, but that's the challenge Ashley Lindsey faces in 'Solstice,' which documents her attempt to finish the Western States 100 Mile Endurance Run in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains. The world's oldest and most prestigious 100 mile trail race, Western States runners travel from Squaw Valley to Auburn, battling bitter cold, stifling heat, and their own mental and physical limitations along the way. From mountain peaks to river canyons, runners climb over 18,000 vertical feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet on this ultimate challenge for long distance runners. 'Solstice' is the story of a rookie attempting to run 100 miles for the first time, and to prove that 'impossible' is just a word.
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Plot Summary
Six friends gather at a remote lake house for a weekend getaway. As tensions rise and secrets begin to surface, the group finds themselves drawn into a dark and unsettling mystery surrounding the disappearance of a local woman years prior. The idyllic setting soon turns into a psychological battleground where trust erodes and paranoia takes hold.
Critical Reception
Solstice (2014) received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics. While some acknowledged the atmospheric tension and the performances of its cast, many found the plot to be predictable and underdeveloped. Audience reception followed a similar pattern, with viewers often citing a lack of originality and a unsatisfying resolution.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempt at creating a suspenseful atmosphere.
Criticized for a derivative plot that fails to deliver genuine surprises.
Some found the performances competent, but not enough to elevate the material.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Solstice are scarce, but those available tend to highlight its conventional thriller elements and a narrative that doesn't break new ground. Some viewers found it an adequate, albeit forgettable, suspense film, while others were disappointed by its uninspired execution.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in a remote lake house location, adding to the isolated and claustrophobic atmosphere intended by the filmmakers.
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