Frozen

If you’re a fan films like 'Deep Water', perhaps the 'Saw' sequels, then you may like ‘Frozen’. Writer/Director Adam Green brings us this “chilling” survival movie set on a small ski mountain in New England. The premise is something that every skier has thought about, what you would do if you got stuck on the chair lift.

When Parker, Joe, and Dan convince the lift operator at their local mountain to allow them one last run before the mountain closes, a misfortunate series of events strand them in the middle of the ride up. As the lights begin to go out their worst fear sets in, they have been forgotten and are now stranded. To make matters worse the small skiing operation is only open on weekend, and since it is Sunday, the trio begins to fear that they will be stuck for the next six days.

If you have ever been skiing, there is a good chance you have been on the lift when it has suddenly stopped. Being stuck permanently is a thought that is hard not to have. Then you begin to think: can I survive jumping from this height? could I slide down the wire to the tower? is help coming? how long would it take to freeze to death? All of these options are explored here; there is not a single original thought in this film. At the three friends vent their frustrations at each other, you start to hope they will make a bad decision to help move the plot along.

The plot is dull and predictable. The acting isn’t bad, but the characters are very un-interesting. ‘Frozen’ dose nothing new, and fall short in comparison to similar movie that have come before it. It’s not that it’s a bad movie, it’s just boring. The only reason I didn’t turn it off was because I intended to write this review. But if you are a college aged skier or snowboarder who really likes "B" movies, then this film is perfect for you. Otherwise, I would say pass on it.