It’s an action movie with humor and a bit of over-the-top flair. What I appreciate most about this kind of movie is how uncomplicated they are—easy to watch without requiring intense concentration. This particular film fits that bill, and it's also admirable for being upfront about what it is. It doesn’t try to trick you into thinking it’s something more than it is; it gives you exactly what it advertises. The …

Following a disastrous rescue attempt that results in a young woman’s death, her boyfriend, Tucker, played by Michael Rooker, holds Walker, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone, responsible for the loss. A year later, they are forced to work together again when survivors need to be found after a plane crashes at high altitude. Unbeknownst to them, the flight carried Qualen, acted by John Lithgow, and his crew who have jus…

This is an excellent action film starring Sylvester Stallone and his associates. Gabe Walker (played by Sylvester Stallone) is skilled at climbing, but following a devastating event that results in the death of a young woman, he steps away from mountaineering to recover emotionally. Following this period of reflection, he returns with the hope of reconnecting with Jessie (Janine Turner). While working at a rescue …