|, July 12, 2020 Disappointed that Charles Martin permitted such a contradiction in his characters. I keep thinking, "Why aren't their lungs exploding now?" All rights reserved. Realizing that help is not on the way, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength. Looking over some of these reviews, I thought this might be a flop, but I'm glad I took a risk and rented because I totally got into it. Please reference “Error Code 2121” when contacting customer service. The Mountain Between Us fails almost exclusively because of Kate Winslet. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. There doesn't seem to be much of a struggle on screen other than walking through the snow. They then debate whether to stay with the plane wreckage or not and finally after numerous days without being found, they decide to take their chances and leave. Don’t worry, it won’t take long. This needed to be more like the second half of Room. Learn more about DVD region specifications. They always seem to luck out, whether it's a perfectly placed flare gun to ward off a bobcat, a cabin that's none too far from their crash site, or that same dead bobcat that can provide some nourishment. "The Mountain Between Us," in theaters October 6, 2017, is rated PG-13. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2019. When the life-and-death survival after a plane crash in the mountain feels lacking in stakes and peril, then you have a problem. [Full Review in Spanish]. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. | Rating: 2.5/5 The Mountain Between Us DRAMA Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Is the Adventure, Drama & Romance film directed by Hany Abu-Assad streaming on Netflix UK, Prime Video, Sky or Now TV? All rights reserved. [The Mountain Between Us] is a flimsy romance posing as a survival story. And no, he does not die (whew!) If you are not aware of a synopsis then there are spoilers in this review. Copyright © 2020 Needless to say they then rescue each other, bicker, sleep together and as predicted end up falling for each other towards the end. The stark beauty of a hostile mountain range in the winter is a sight to behold but oh so awfully dangerous. If the actors don't feel like they want to be with one another, it's all going to fall apart. Copyright © Fandango. It is NOTHING like the book, not even the names of the characters are the same! I think this movie is geared more for women than men, as I think may be evident from many of the reviews here. The Mountain Between Us is a mediocre romantic drama hindered by terrible chemistry, half-formed characterization, and a poorly developed story. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. And the writing is also pretty good; particularly in how it sets up the crash and works through Ben and Alex's efforts to get rescued and overcome various challenges. Still, there are worse people to be stranded with. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across the wilderness. And if you watch the movie you should read the book- it was a page turner, couldn't put it down. romance, October 20, 2017 Other than a spur-of-the-moment sex scene the movie doesn't dwell on this looming romantic relationship in any way other than glances of gratitude. Everyday life more often resembles a melodrama than an adventure story. Forced to trust each other to survive the extreme elements, they begin a perilous journey through hundreds of miles of wilderness, each discovering a strength they never knew possible. Will they or won't they? Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. Stranded after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must forge a connection to survive the extreme elements of a remote snow-covered mountain. His father, Winston, is from Sierra Leone and worked at Ford Dagenham; his mother, Eve, is from Ghana and had a clerical duty. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. FURIOUS at this movie. Elba and Winslet are meant to fall in love with one another over the course of their struggles and it is that love, we are told, that was the real key to their survival. Okay, lol, sometimes it does. It's an effort level that isn't really matched, or at least evident, for the rest of the movie. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. This review is from The Mountain Between Us [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [2017] I think the setup is an interesting place to start: two strangers who rely upon each other for survival and that co-dependence transforms into something they deem to be love. |, October 12, 2017 “The Mountain Between Us” (1 hour 47 minutes) Set Up: Audio 5.1 English, English Descriptive Audio, Castellano and Arabic (?) |, August 8, 2019 Incredibly intense and suspenseful, The Mountain Between Us is a thrilling tale of survival. Kate Winslet and Idris Elba are excellent together as a pair of travelers/strangers whose flight gets cancelled leading them to connect and chart a small plane home in bad weather. Mills Goodloe, based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Charles Martin. © 2017 Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. Rooting for the dog the whole way but lost interest in the leads about 3o minutes in! This is less a survival story than a sudsy romance. If that sounds like Nicholas Sparks dribble, you're on the right track, as the source material was very much a romance story. |, October 1, 2020 If you're going into The Mountain Between Us expecting a thrilling survival tale or a stirring romantic pairing, then you'll be sorely disappointed. Chemistry is one of those elusive and ineffable qualities that can make or break a film, especially one that relies upon sexual tension and romantic yearning. Elba and Winslet charter a small plane together as there are no other standard flights available. At what point can you tell an onscreen pairing just isn't working? They'll have to rely upon one another to survive in a hostile wilderness and seek rescue when nobody knows where they may be. The Mountain Between Us (2017) Plot. (The name of the book has a lot more to do with the backstory than with the actual plane crash/mountain adventure.) it is a failed drama that is not worse almost exclusively because of the work of Elba and Winslet. There needed to be a dramatic restructuring of the screenplay to emphasize their recovery, which would have better served the talents of these actors. It peaks at the crash. The inclusion of the dog is the single greatest antidote to realism. | Rating: 3/5 This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. Injured and lost beyond belief (no one knows where they are)... with a cute golden retriever in tow.... they struggle to heal, eat, and seek out help. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. Showing all 5 items Jump to: Summaries (4) Synopsis (1) Summaries. Ben and Alex have a cute pet this whole time. Nate's Grade: C. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Don't have an account? In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Regal We don't know if they'll still be psychologically stable or whole though re-acclimating to their lives. The Mountain Between Us may be too far-fetched for some viewers to appreciate, but it's elevated by reliably engaging performances from Idris Elba and Kate Winslet.