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The Edge

The Edge

Action · Adventure · Drama · 1997

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be the elements, or even the Kodiak bear stalking them -- it could be Robert, whom Charles suspects is having an affair with his wife and would not mind seeing him dead.

Movie details

The Edge

“They were fighting over a woman when the plane went down. Now, their only chance for survival is each other.”

1997 Action · Adventure · Drama 1h 57m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

The plane carrying wealthy Charles Morse crashes down in the Alaskan wilderness. Together with the two other passengers, photographer Robert and assistant Stephen, Charles devises a plan to help them reach civilization. However, his biggest obstacle might not be the elements, or even the Kodiak bear stalking them -- it could be Robert, whom Charles suspects is having an affair with his wife and would not mind seeing him dead.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Edge?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Lee Tamahori

Written by

David Mamet

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Charles Morse

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Robert Green

Elle Macpherson

Elle Macpherson

Mickey Morse

Harold Perrineau

Harold Perrineau

Stephen

L.Q. Jones

L.Q. Jones

Styles

Kathleen Wilhoite

Kathleen Wilhoite

Ginny

Mark Kiely

Mark Kiely

Mechanic

Court is in session

Put The Edge on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.