Operation Avalanche

Name: Operation Avalanche
Genre: Thriller
Released: September 16, 2016
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 69

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Lionsgate | Release Date: September 16, 2016 | R

Summary: In 1967, during the height of the Cold War, two young CIA agents (Matt Johnson and Owen Williams) go undercover at NASA to investigate a possible Russian mole. In disguise as documentary filmmakers, they tap phones and break into offices while purporting to learn more about the Apollo project. But when they end up uncovering a shocking NASAIn 1967, during the height of the Cold War, two young CIA agents (Matt Johnson and Owen Williams) go undercover at NASA to investigate a possible Russian mole. In disguise as documentary filmmakers, they tap phones and break into offices while purporting to learn more about the Apollo project. But when they end up uncovering a shocking NASA secret — and a major government cover-up — they decide to embark on a new mission that may put their own lives at risk.… Expand

Director: Matt Johnson

Genre(s): Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 94 min

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Jeannette Catsoulis

Sep 15, 2016

There’s a headlong temerity to Mr. Johnson’s style that places the dippy thrill of moviemaking front and center, revealing a director (and a character) so high on his power to misrepresent reality that a future in politics seems all but assured. Read full review

IndieWire Eric Kohn

Jan 31, 2016

Compelling in a larger sense even when lingers it on its goofier ingredients (the scenes where the pair stage the moon landing drag a bit), Operation Avalanche generally manages to make its outrageous premise stick. Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Jan 31, 2016

The earnest enthusiasm with which Operation Avalanche begins, and the paranoia and fear toward which it proceeds, chart the course of an entire nation. Read full review

John DeFore

Jan 31, 2016

The film pulls off the action climax of this spy-vs-spy narrative quite well given its obviously limited means. But Avalanche will attract more attention for its sneaky ethic...and for its efforts at recreating a period-appropriate look. Read full review

Joe McGovern

Sep 15, 2016

The movie’s premise has trouble sustaining a feature-length running time, getting mired in repetitive jokes and a third-act swing into harder-core suspense that never really connects. Read full review

The Film Stage Dan Mecca

Jan 31, 2016

Operation Avalanche is a solid piece of entertainment and a formal step up from their first feature. Where it lacks is in authenticity, too often feeling like an in-joke with no punchline. Read full review

Anthony Kaufman

Jan 31, 2016

If the humor doesn’t always hit, the film’s darker conspiratorial turns never feel genuinely suspenseful, either. Even when Johnson ups the emotional and physical stakes for his character, the bogusness of the production interferes. Read full review

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Brent_Marchant

Oct 1, 2016

A clever offering in the "found film" genre, with an interesting story line, lots of terrific sight gags, ample good humor and a healthy dose of suspense thrown in for good measure. This release has breathed new life into a style of filmmaking that started out well but has grownA clever offering in the "found film" genre, with an interesting story line, lots of terrific sight gags, ample good humor and a healthy dose of suspense thrown in for good measure. This release has breathed new life into a style of filmmaking that started out well but has grown progressively stale, predictable and uninteresting in recent years. Hats off to the creators of this fun little release.… Expand

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CoKronakan

Oct 6, 2018

A very nice touch on the moon landing conspiracy. The directing and filming style is amazing, and had a few really nice cuts, which probably is not that noticeable for ordinary audience. I like the whole vibe of that movie, and the 60's filter over the whole movie. The actors reallyA very nice touch on the moon landing conspiracy. The directing and filming style is amazing, and had a few really nice cuts, which probably is not that noticeable for ordinary audience. I like the whole vibe of that movie, and the 60's filter over the whole movie. The actors really delivered and you can see that the cast is used to working together. It had a couple of pacing issues, but really minor ones which can be overlooked when presented with the thrilling action phases of the movie. VFX and SFX are great. Also the humor is pretty good when it is supposed to be there. So it delivered as well. The plot is simple but at the end really gives you a lot to think about. It's not cliche it's not cheesy, it's right on point. Overall this is not an amazing movie, because there is nothing that outstanding in it. But everything that it does, it did perfectly well. So this is why this movie is a good movie, and worth a watch.… Expand

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