Cliffhanger
The movie follows a former mountain rescuer as he is asked to go back to the same mountain range where his friend died and rescue a group of 'stranded' people who have lost their $100 million stash during a plane crash in the Rocky Mountains.
8 March 1962, New York City, New York, USA
12 February 1954, Englewood, New Jersey, USA
1956, Orinda, California, USA
30 September 1952, New York City, New York, USA
6 April 1955, Jasper, Alabama, USA
13 November 1956, Spearman, Texas, USA
17 April 1956, Wolverhampton, England, UK
19 October 1945, Rochester, New York, USA
13 November 1959, London, England, UK
22 May 1941, Los Angeles, California, USA
August 03, 2013
There's a visceral charge to the high-altitude chase scenes, but the thriller ultimately falls flat, even on its own limited terms.August 03, 2013
Nothing in Cliffhanger could possibly surpass that terrific opening jolt, but it's a smart, enjoyable summer action thriller nonetheless, directed by Renny Harlin with the focused energy of a Boy Scout earning badges.August 03, 2013
The cinematography and gravity-defying stunt performances are exhilarating. The story, alas, is pure routine.July 25, 2010
Big-budget nonsense that still manages to provide plenty of thrills thanks to its high-rise settings.August 03, 2013
That rasping tension is soon smoothed away, as the plot sets off on its daft and hackneyed course.August 03, 2013
The fact that so much money was lavished on such a thick-headed project represents the height of fiscal ineptitude, but this is the kind of roller-coaster ride for which eager audiences will gladly check their brains at the turnstiles, so go figure.August 03, 2013
Cliffhanger no doubt makes for a great coming attraction, but as a two-hour movie its claims are much more problematic.August 03, 2013
Some movies get you so excited - so revved up on action and thrills -- that you almost feel like you're flying. Cliffhanger makes you feel like you're dropping.August 03, 2013
An unexpectedly average adventure movie.August 03, 2013
it has truly awe-inspiring stunts and special effects and many of its suspense sequences will leave you with your heart in your mouth.August 03, 2013
The movie could also use more zing in its writing.