The Mountain Between Us

Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: October 6, 2017

5.1	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 108 Ratings

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Jess_HillOct 13, 2017

With stunning vistas and cinematography, this had a promising start, with the first act delivering a compelling storyline to become invested in, and a survivalist scenario that feels promisingly insurmountable. And then everything descendsWith stunning vistas and cinematography, this had a promising start, with the first act delivering a compelling storyline to become invested in, and a survivalist scenario that feels promisingly insurmountable. And then everything descends into cliched tropes, deviating from any kind of reality, culminating in a final act which is as predictable as it is irritating. Winslet and Elba give solid performances that are sadly hampered by a mediocre script, and ultimately they aren't enough to redeem this sanitised, lacklustre film. 5.31/10… Expand

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eagleeyevikingDec 21, 2017

"The Mountain Between Us" is a predictable love story disguised as a survival film, that is nevertheless earnest, absorbing and well acted.

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JLuis_001Nov 14, 2017

So predictable that it hurts, the reason it works a little bit more is because it has two strong leads actors, otherwise this would have been a total disaster.

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ReelFanOct 11, 2017

This film is almost worth watching because of Winslet and Elba, but in the end it is predictable to the point of silliness. There are a handful of great dramatic moments, and really lovely shots of the snowy Rockies. Stream it, or watch itThis film is almost worth watching because of Winslet and Elba, but in the end it is predictable to the point of silliness. There are a handful of great dramatic moments, and really lovely shots of the snowy Rockies. Stream it, or watch it on a an airplane.… Expand

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cylackOct 10, 2017

A weird hybrid of survival story and (unrealistic) romance. Neither done very well, not because of the actors who are both excellent. The only thing that made this movie bearable and somewhat interesting was the dog, who deserves to eatA weird hybrid of survival story and (unrealistic) romance. Neither done very well, not because of the actors who are both excellent. The only thing that made this movie bearable and somewhat interesting was the dog, who deserves to eat hearty chunks of beef for the rest of his life.… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeOct 6, 2017

Don't rely on anything this movie has got to offer for you. It's quite embarrassing to let people know you're going for a movie that lacks any heartwarming events if you're only in it for those said events. The Mountain Between Us is anythingDon't rely on anything this movie has got to offer for you. It's quite embarrassing to let people know you're going for a movie that lacks any heartwarming events if you're only in it for those said events. The Mountain Between Us is anything that sends in the score and, whatever it is, one of them includes the huge lack of heartwarming events.… Expand

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GreatMartinOct 7, 2017

“The Mountain Between Us” has all the basics of a Hollywood romance story. The hero and heroine meet ‘cute’ while Kate Winslet and Idris Elba have the chemistry that couple needs. The photography by Mandy Walker of the British Columbia“The Mountain Between Us” has all the basics of a Hollywood romance story. The hero and heroine meet ‘cute’ while Kate Winslet and Idris Elba have the chemistry that couple needs. The photography by Mandy Walker of the British Columbia mountains is a standout while Dog, played by two dogs, almost steals the picture from the co-stars.

I am a sucker for a love story but when it fails to move you the blame squarely is in the hands of the screenwriters and in this case they are Chris Weitz and J. Mills Goodloe and the director Hany Abu-Assad. While these three throw in a load of calculated missteps and things just seem to happen at the opportune time they are saved by the stars---and the dog.

Kate Winslet and Idris Elba make the characters rise above the clichés and, almost, make the movie worth seeing even if they, and they alone, make the lovers believable with both having charm to spare.

“The Mountain Between Us” is a basic love story with a twist but even at 105 minutes seems a bit too long and with another cast would have been a complete waste.… Expand

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avr50Oct 7, 2017

The moment I entered the movie theater, I though this movie was based on true events, and I kept thinking that through the entire movie, that was the reasonof why I overlook some things of the movie that they felt exaggerated. But when theThe moment I entered the movie theater, I though this movie was based on true events, and I kept thinking that through the entire movie, that was the reasonof why I overlook some things of the movie that they felt exaggerated. But when the credits appeared, I realized that I was wrong, this movie was based on a book, after that, my opinion of the movie was another. Kate Winslet and Idris Elba, they´re both very likeable actors, and that´s the only reason of why we´re interested in what they do on screen, but, if the actors were other people, we would be extremely bored. There are some things that do not make sense, some long scenes and unnecessary scenes. I believe the romance between the two leads though, but again, it was because of the actors. The photography and looks of the movie are great, I felt cold during the movie. In the end, The mountain between us it´s not a remarkable movie, not worthy of your money if you are looking for a good movie, but if you have nothing to do, you can check it out; because overall, it´s not boring.… Expand

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temptershellJan 1, 2018

A moving story about survival but completely unreal. We have everything that the viewer needs in a dramatic film and everything that is expected. Unfortunately, this production is bland and very unreal, or at least looks like it. The onlyA moving story about survival but completely unreal. We have everything that the viewer needs in a dramatic film and everything that is expected. Unfortunately, this production is bland and very unreal, or at least looks like it. The only good aspect is great photos.… Expand

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HipsterDufusJan 31, 2018

Not the worst, but no where near the best for a survival movie. Excellent acting, decent story, but the directing, MEH. I've seen better. I would have rather watched "The Edge" for the 3rd time than this.

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EdeltraudOct 7, 2017

The dog was awesome, otherwise...
Massively disappointing movie, the director really messed this up: two great stars, what should have been built in drama (mountains! plane crash! blizzard!) and turned it into essentially a parody of anThe dog was awesome, otherwise...
Massively disappointing movie, the director really messed this up: two great stars, what should have been built in drama (mountains! plane crash! blizzard!) and turned it into essentially a parody of an outdoor adventure/romance. (I couldn't help but snicker around about the 49th time Kate grimaced and dragged her leg across the tundra.) I'm a huge fan of Idris & Kate -- but even their talents couldn't transcend the clunky directing. Long stretches of nothing happening, camera dwelling on a static scene as if it's supposed to mean something. Virtually no thrills in what should have been a gripping tale. Most of the time it seemed as if the director had no clue what to do with the story & gave up, fade to black, everything just hanging there. Because this is my favorite genre (outdoor survival) & two of my favorite actors, I guess I'll give this a five. OTOH, I should give it a 1 because it was such a let down & pretty much a travesty by the time you get to the final cliche.… Expand

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FedorkoNov 13, 2017

This is a deceptive film. It has action, it never seems too unrealistic (except for the bear trap), and it's got romance. The big problem is that the writing makes Kate Winslet completely dependent on Idris Elba to live! The film stumblesThis is a deceptive film. It has action, it never seems too unrealistic (except for the bear trap), and it's got romance. The big problem is that the writing makes Kate Winslet completely dependent on Idris Elba to live! The film stumbles because one character isn't played to the height of their intelligence, which isn't interesting to watch. There were many one-liners where I rolled my eyes and groaned. If these re forgivable for you or even entertaining, Mountain Between Us is the movie for you. Not for me: I like it when all the characters are smart.… Expand

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3ebfan511Jul 29, 2018

Somewhat bland writing and dialogue takes a promising premise, and makes it progressively predictable and cheesy as it goes on. The first 15 minutes were interesting, and then a bit more as they struggle, but then it falls into clicheSomewhat bland writing and dialogue takes a promising premise, and makes it progressively predictable and cheesy as it goes on. The first 15 minutes were interesting, and then a bit more as they struggle, but then it falls into cliche territory, and without excellent writing and dialogue...just becomes OK and rather bland. Worth seeing if you like survival films though, but, nothing special.… Expand

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RalfbergsJul 12, 2018

Maybe if there wouldn't be so many similar movies out there it would have been a great movie, but as simialr themes have been outdone, plus there are many better ones out there, this doesn't really bring anything fresh or that interestingMaybe if there wouldn't be so many similar movies out there it would have been a great movie, but as simialr themes have been outdone, plus there are many better ones out there, this doesn't really bring anything fresh or that interesting compared to them to the table. The acting is great and the movie is not bad, just that it is not great either.… Expand

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CoKronakanOct 31, 2018

This movie really felt like it was superficial, and had no real message or movie value to offer. The I think the Idris Elba's and Kate's performance is one of the three thing it's done properly. They delivered the emotions of their charactersThis movie really felt like it was superficial, and had no real message or movie value to offer. The I think the Idris Elba's and Kate's performance is one of the three thing it's done properly. They delivered the emotions of their characters over to the audience and it really felt more powerful. The script writing and character writing was as basic as it get's on an adventure movie. The second thing that was really done great where the visuals. Respect for really shooting in practical effects and not blue screen. The pacing issues are aching for attention as the movie unfolds and after the first 15 minutes it becomes painfully repetitive and a chore to watch. The plot was lacking ....everything, or rather anything. It felt so shallow that even at the end it felt that this idea was by far not enough to make a movie on. I have better ideas for movies, which gives you to think about it. The way it was delivered, this simple and shallow plot was delivered in an already seen fashion. Also it was super cheesy and on average the general audience will not be able to take the ending seriously. It's so cliche that it hurts even the actor's performance. The cinematography was the third properly done thing, but sadly the last one. Any other aspect of this movie is just utterly bad.
Overall the movie has no message and it can't even be considered action, because there was none. It's movie that was no supposed to be made to a movie, because it was lacking so much plot, and these 3 thing are the elements that save the movie from being a very bad one, and just barely making it pass as a below average one.… Expand

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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019

What begins as a promising survival flick turns quickly into a generic romance. There is no chemistry between the main stars and the whole thing feels like a poor man's Gravity. It's visually convincing, but lacks emotions, depth and realism.What begins as a promising survival flick turns quickly into a generic romance. There is no chemistry between the main stars and the whole thing feels like a poor man's Gravity. It's visually convincing, but lacks emotions, depth and realism. It drags out and gets repetitive very quickly.… Expand

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Ikereviews1Aug 23, 2019

This movie was great at the beginning but it turned into another outdoor love story with many cliches and the movie is very unrealistic and is a mediocre lackluster film.

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