Vertical Limit (2000) movie poster

Vertical Limit (2000)

"Hold your breath."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 63%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 48% (RT: 49%, MC: 48) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
AdventureActionThriller

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Runtime
2h 4m
Country
Germany, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
6.0/10 (1,117 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
49%
Metacritic
48
Cast
Chris O'Donnell as Peter Garrett
Robin Tunney as Annie Garrett
Bill Paxton as Elliot Vaughn
Scott Glenn as Montgomery Wick
Izabella Scorupco as Monique Aubertine
Nicholas Lea as Tom McLaren
Temuera Morrison as Major Rasul
Alexander Siddig as Kareem Nazir
It's divisive. Only 63% of audiences liked it based on 1,117 votes. Critics gave it 48%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The iconic poster for Vertical Limit was designed at the very last minute before marketing began.
  • The initial cut of Vertical Limit was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

Vertical Limit is a 2000 adventure, action, thriller film directed by Martin Campbell. 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. The film has been rated by 1,117 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a adventure film, Vertical Limit delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. Vertical Limit (2000) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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