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Book review the mountain between us7/1/2023 ![]() ![]() A predictable trajectory is followed, with few expectations subverted. Instead of a more realistic story of two people thrown together in an extraordinary circumstance, the film stretches credibility to the point where the intended emotional beats fall flat. limited food and resources) are frequently underscored, The Mountain Between Us never full commits to the bit, and the contrived romance that forms saps some of the energy out of this angle. Little time is put into developing a believable and compelling dynamic between Alex and Ben to sell audiences on the romance, and the stakes of the survival element arguably aren't severe enough to put people on the edge of their seats. Mills Goodloe, is where most of the problems lie, as the writing team is unable to strike the proper balance between its two subplots. The script, credited to Chris Weitz and J. Winslet and Elba give it their all, but The Mountain Between Us is an absurd and forgettable affair that makes little impact with viewers. It attempts to tell a story of blossoming love between two strangers as they endure a trying ordeal with each other, but unfortunately, it comes up short of achieving those goals. Though marketed more as a survival thriller, The Mountain Between Us is in actuality a blending of two different genres, as it is an adaptation of Charles Martin's romance novel of the same name. ![]()
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