
Vertical Limit
Hold your breath.
Directed by Martin Campbell
Produced by Global Medien KG, Columbia Pictures
A high-stakes survival thriller centered on a desperate mountain rescue mission where nature itself becomes the primary antagonist.
Trapped near the summit of K2, the world's second-highest mountain, Annie Garrett radios to base camp for help. Brother Peter hears Annie's message and assembles a team to save her and her group before they succumb to K2's unforgiving elements. But, as Annie lays injured in an icy cavern, the rescuers face several terrifying events that could end the rescue attempt -- and their lives.
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Is Vertical Limit one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 87% of films.
Is Vertical Limit easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Vertical Limit violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is Vertical Limit scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Does Vertical Limit end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Vertical Limit sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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