The Edge (1997)

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• moon r

  
  Mamet penned adventure tale of survival as city boys get lost in the great outdoors ... and are hunted by a man-eating bear. Good performances throughout and a funny script keep things at a brisk pace. And did I mention the bear?

• Ken S

  
  Solid little film from the pen of David Mamet. Hopkins and Baldwin play off each other well.

• Lenny M

  
  The only reason I remembered this movie was because "it's that one where the black guy gets eaten by a bear." One black guy in the entire film, eaten by a bear. He barely gets any screen time at all, you see him. they fly off, he gets eaten. Boom. Scariest bear in… More
  The only reason I remembered this movie was because "it's that one where the black guy gets eaten by a bear." One black guy in the entire film, eaten by a bear. He barely gets any screen time at all, you see him. they fly off, he gets eaten. Boom. Scariest bear in the history of film, racist too.

• Alice S

  
  I actually rather like this Mamet-scribed film, probably because he didn't direct it. There's very little of his stilted repetition, and by virtue of the story's unique location, I can't really argue whether the must-happens are inorganic or not. They seem to… More
  I actually rather like this Mamet-scribed film, probably because he didn't direct it. There's very little of his stilted repetition, and by virtue of the story's unique location, I can't really argue whether the must-happens are inorganic or not. They seem to build suspense and camaraderie, so I dig it. Anthony Hopkins is so good as "Nice Old Man" and "Crazy Person," and it's nice to see both personas culminated here. "I'm going to kill that motherfucker!"

• familiar s

  
  Won't keep you on "The Edge" of your seat, but ain't absolutely disappointing either.

• Jason O

  
  Great movie where two famous actors are trapped in the woods and have to face their own demons, along with what's in the wilderness, mainly...a bear. I'm always a sucker for films revolving around nature and the outdoors.

• Bruce B

  
  This movie came off a list from the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival. Anthony Hopkins at his Best. Alec Baldwin played a good part also. If I ever saw a bear this dam big I am not sure running would have been the answer, I think I could have learned to fly real fast. Anyway… More
  This movie came off a list from the 1997 Toronto International Film Festival. Anthony Hopkins at his Best. Alec Baldwin played a good part also. If I ever saw a bear this dam big I am not sure running would have been the answer, I think I could have learned to fly real fast. Anyway it shows Alaska Wilderness at its best and its fully of suspense and drama. If you have ever been in a survival situation you will love this movie. Those living outside the USA, this is one American film I will recommend to you and I seldom Recommend any American Films after 1990, most are junk that?s why I enjoy the Foreign Films and early B&W American Films, but that?s another story. I like the part that Anthony Hopkins played, a wealthy man who knew a lot and could remember just about anything from a book. Don't let the fact this film was made in 1997 keep you from watching it. Its one I am sure you will add to your collection, nothing less then 5 stars. Thank You.

• Lady D

  
  The Edge is a much better film than I'd anticipated, a test of strengh of mental and physical agility. I've never been much of a fan of Alec Baldwin, but the role didn't demand anything exceptional in the way of acting capabilities. Hopkins (as usual) plays… More
  The Edge is a much better film than I'd anticipated, a test of strengh of mental and physical agility. I've never been much of a fan of Alec Baldwin, but the role didn't demand anything exceptional in the way of acting capabilities. Hopkins (as usual) plays interlectual game player very well. Some great scenic shots and some great camera work with the bear. This is a really enjoyable watch, without being too overcomplicated.

• Candy R

  
  Great cast. Two men end up in the winderness facing their own demons and a bear!

• Daniel H

  
  Two guys kill a bear, go rather crazy in the woods, and almost kill each other over some adultery. Over the top survival epic that really dramatizes the idea of "survival" into something much more digestible for the action-movie lover. Sure, its a grizzled… More
  Two guys kill a bear, go rather crazy in the woods, and almost kill each other over some adultery. Over the top survival epic that really dramatizes the idea of "survival" into something much more digestible for the action-movie lover. Sure, its a grizzled I-havn't-shaved-in-many-days lets-make-a-compass-out-of-grass survival movie, but it is also really just an action movie about a really big bear chasing some guys in the woods... cleverly mingled with some boy-scout manual tidbits that make it seem like these guys are not just camping out in the local zoo's Kodiak Bear enclosure.

• Dean !

  
  Very enjoyable film, bit of a TV movie feel to it, but good acting and story of survival. Catch it if you can!

• Dean M

  
  Trim, vastly overlooked thriller film and Anthony Hopkins might have given up acting long ago, but this film contains one of the best of his recent performances.

• Curtis L

  
  Great film about what it takes to survive. How you have to have a reason to live.

• Fascade F

  
  Classssssic....undeniably memorable and remarkable....leaves you guessing who will survive in the wilderness....a keeper.

• Deb S

  
  A powerful millionaire (Anthony Hopkins), his wife's photographer (Alec Baldwin) and his assistant (Harold Perrineau, Jr.) are involved with a terrifying plane crash and must survive on their own after finding themselves stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. Apart from having to… More
  A powerful millionaire (Anthony Hopkins), his wife's photographer (Alec Baldwin) and his assistant (Harold Perrineau, Jr.) are involved with a terrifying plane crash and must survive on their own after finding themselves stranded in the Alaskan wilderness. Apart from having to survive the elements and a man eating bear, there is friction between Hopkins and Baldwin as Hopkins' beautiful young wife (Elle Macpherson) is having an affair with the famed photographer. In fact, Baldwin was planning to eliminate his rival; something the other man sensed all along. However he is now forced to rely on Hopkins' intelligence to stay alive and outwit the ferocious killer bear that is stalking them every step of the way. The cinematography in The Edge is outstanding and the bravura acting keeps you on the "edge" of your seat as each man is pitted against each other in a fight for survival.

• Yinalí R

  
  Nice movie.

• ashley h

  
  This was a pretty good movie,kept you going until the end,plot wise. Its not for people who are grossed out or scared easily. It is incredibly beautiful though. If you don't like survival movies, this isn't for you.

• Ivan D

  
  Intense wilderness adventure, anchored by strong dual performances by Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, respectively. During my childhood(or at least from what I recall), I always hear about "The Edge's" inclusion of a grizzly bear and how impressive the animal's… More
  Intense wilderness adventure, anchored by strong dual performances by Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, respectively. During my childhood(or at least from what I recall), I always hear about "The Edge's" inclusion of a grizzly bear and how impressive the animal's sequences were. That particular claim was certainly true, and believe it or not, without the abominable presence of the bear, the film's impact, in my opinion, would not have been that effective. Yes, "The Edge" is really about how an extramarital affair and its psychological implications would translate into the primitive idea of survival in the wilds, but ironically enough, it's also about an unexpected friendship found in that irreversible circumstance, especially for it to develop from two people with contrasting personalities and coming from different social status. The bear fight sequence was the center piece of the whole film, heightened by exceptional editing, intense musical score and well, credible performance from "Bart the bear". Timothy Treadwell should have seen this film, because although "The Edge" is a purely cinematic treatment of the characteristics and behaviors of a grizzly bear, it must have been enough to prove his prolonged eccentric immersion with the animals to be a very grave impossibility, at least in terms of whether or not the bears would see him as a caring 'friend' or a 'food' within reach.

• Chad R

  
  This was a really enjoyable movie. Action packed. Anthony Hopkins great as usual.

• Doctor S

  
  Almost entertainment. The mind games between the planewrecked survivalists are what keep this interesting, although Alec Baldwin does his wrong-note overacting Alec Baldwin thing so often, he ought to get a patent.

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