The Edge

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"The Edge" boasts Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin at their best. You would think that alone would be more than enough to carry a movie, but this film also has breathtaking Alaskan scenery, eye catching cinematography, a top notch score by Goldsmith, and a fantastic script by David Mamet. And then there's the terrifying Bart the Bear, and Elle Macpherson's beauty is a nice bonus. Harold Perrineau, Jr. also deserves a mention for another good supporting role. "The Edge" is a very involving movie that has great dialogue in between great action sequences. So why didn't it make any money? I would say the title hurts. Its an above average movie with an average title. It sounds like another generic action movie. The film was shot under the title "Bookworm", which is good in an offbeat way, but doesn't exactly promise an adventure. My suggestions? "Nature's Course" or "Survival" are both catchier and more memorable than "The Edge". As far as the film itself goes, its very memorable.

I first thought that The Edge was going to be another "stupid" adventure movie, one that was not too believeable or had some outrageous stunts that typical guys just could have never pulled off. But this movie is actually pretty good, and I would recommend it to practically anyone. Even if you're not the "usual" adventure fan (aka Indiana Jones) you will still love this movie. Sir Anthony Hopkins does an excellent job and Alec Baldwin is good as the young, jealous "know-it-all." Although there are some particularly disturbing scenes with a ton of blood and gore, this is still one of the best movies there is, so go and see The Edge!

To describe this film as "Jaws" with claws is missing something. While the story does center on whether or not the characters will survive being hunted by a bear, there is much more going on in the story that makes it for an enjoyable view. Few films these days give us characters with virtue. This film does, in the character portrayed by Anthony Hopkins. I would hold his character up against most characters seen in films as a respectable and virtuous man. See the film for him alone, and see if you agree.

for the most part,this is a very good movie.there are many harrowing scenes and there is a fair amount of suspense.it does start off slow though,and there are some pockets of slowness.the biggest draw for this movie though,is the beautiful scenery,most notably the mountains and the lakes.The acting is of course good from both Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin.some of the dialogue scenes with the two of them are pretty good,as well.Elle MacPherson has basically a cameo.overall,i'd say this movie is worthwhile,especially if you're a fan of beautiful scenery,or if you just want to get your blood pumping.for me,The Edge is an 8/10

I watched this many times; it is one of Hollywood's rare collections from the good choice selection. Anthony's role of a billionaire was very well played; his will to survive and go back to his wealthy lifestyle gave him all the power to do what it takes to get out of that God forsaken forest and back to his beloved... or so it seemed. The survival techniques which Charles read on the book were superb.. one can learn a lot of things about surviving in a forest! I must say this is Baldwin's only movie that he did OK in, with comparison to the other Hollywood crap he acted in. Overall, this movie shows us that no matter who we are or what we achieved throughout our lifetime... when we are stuck in a large forest with no help available for hundreds (or thousands) of miles.. we are all one and the same.

A wealthy man and his photographer are stranded in the wilderness. Before becoming lost, the two men were at odds over the rich man's wife. In fact, the photographer was planning to eliminate his rival; something the other man sensed all along. Their antagonisms came to a head at a lonely outpost where they finally settled the matter. But first they had to survive the elements and a man eating bear. I felt the action was a little to pat and contrived; they never seemed to get overly cold or hungry, but the scenes with the bear attacks were gripping. An ok film, but not one I would recommend.

The edge is a Classic survival film! I remember watching it for the first time as a kid. Great performances from Hopkins and baldwin and great score from jerry goldsmith.

Really enjoyed this movie. It was a very pleasant surprise, as I had heard nothing of it before. The action is good, the scenery in Alaska is just spectacular and the story has enough twists and turns to keep you wide awake throughout.

You will love it, great movie deo a 9-10 each with the wife