The loss of their father during a climbing accident pushes siblings “Peter” (Chris O’Donnell) and “Annie” (Robin Tunney) to seek out increasingly risky climbs, culminating in an attempt on the Himalayan peak of K2. With wealthy individuals prepared to spend substantial sums for permits, there's potential for profit even if some climbers prioritize thrills over safety, jeopardizing everyone involved. One such expediti…

I went into this movie anticipating something good after that really exciting beginning set in Monument Valley, Utah; unfortunately, my expectations weren't met. The plot centers on a well-known female climber who finds herself trapped inside an ice cave alongside two other people, high up on K2, the second tallest mountain in the world. Her brother, having abandoned climbing due to his father’s death while mounta…

The movie had its share of questionable moments—like the use of nitro bombs—and the special effects weren't always top-notch, though that’s understandable given it came out two decades ago. However, I appreciated the actors involved, particularly Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, and Scott Glenn; ultimately, I found it to be a reasonably enjoyable survival thriller. **3.25/5**