The Eiger Sanction

Universal Pictures | Release Date: May 21, 1975

5.7	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 11 Ratings

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Compi24Apr 17, 2018

If you've ever wanted to know what a James Bond film starring Clint Eastwood would be like, look no further than "The Eiger Sanction," the actor-director's fourth directorial effort. A surprisingly solid and good time overall, Eastwood's filmIf you've ever wanted to know what a James Bond film starring Clint Eastwood would be like, look no further than "The Eiger Sanction," the actor-director's fourth directorial effort. A surprisingly solid and good time overall, Eastwood's film juggles being an engaging spy thriller, a terrific survival/mountain-climbing actioner, an unpredictable whodunit, and a beautiful visual portrait of nature all at once. And though some of the film's "humor" may come off as a bit sour through today's politically sensitive lens, there's still enough in this that ages well enough. Again, the action, the thrills, the twists, and the visuals all hold up. Indeed, it may not be Eastwood's best film, but it is certainly one of his most overlooked.… Expand

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r96skJan 27, 2022

Strong start, limp finish.

I enjoyed the spy elements to 'The Eiger Sanction', sure it's a bit cheesy and could feel like a Bond knock-off in parts, but all in all it was cool to see Clint Eastwood in that role. Unfortunately, while IStrong start, limp finish.

I enjoyed the spy elements to 'The Eiger Sanction', sure it's a bit cheesy and could feel like a Bond knock-off in parts, but all in all it was cool to see Clint Eastwood in that role. Unfortunately, while I wouldn't say it's bad, the rest of the film focuses on uninteresting - due to how dragged out it is - mountain climbing.

It concludes with strong vibes of 1959's 'Third Man on the Mountain', a Disney film that is filled with mountain climbing. Like that aforementioned production, I didn't dislike what I was seeing but it's just not that intriguing to watch for an extended time.

I'm rating this 3* as it's still a solid film, with neat cinematography, but it could've been so much more due to what it sets up initially.… Expand

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