The film "Shoot to Kill" showcases some truly stunning natural scenery. The story moves along at a good clip, holding your attention from beginning to end, and it includes an impressive stunt sequence where Knox’s fall from a rope—he's hanging above a beautiful but dangerous ravine after being hit by a trolley—is genuinely shocking. Throughout the movie, there are numerous demonstrations of wilderness survival skills…

I'm inclined to give this a 10, mainly because Sidney Poitier is consistently convincing. That’s truly the most significant thing one can say about his performance. The core issue, though, is that he carries such a distinguished reputation, and this film turns out to be just another routine police procedural. Seeing his name on it initially leads you to assume it will be award-worthy, but that isn't the case. …