Let's talk about Cliffhanger.
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Stallone's best action movie.
I liked it too, but First Blood was miles better as long as you forget that all that "Rambo" crap that followed it...at least IMO. First Blood had a compelling and complex character and touched on some heavy subject matter.
In contrast, Cliffhanger was a fairly by-the-numbers Die Hard influenced action flick...a very good one though.
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Jesus, I just watched this (again) this weekend. It's pretty by-the-books stuff but definitely a lot of fun. Also, most of the helicopter shots of Cortina are stunning.
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The film that single-handedly resurrected Stallone's stalled career...yeah, it's great...and that opening scene...wowser!
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Pretty good action flick.
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I just revisited the film a few weeks ago, and I have to say, it was less intense of an action flick than I remembered (prob. due to the crazy stuff they put in movies today). But yeah, I still have a soft spot for those cheesy 90s movies and the one-liners. I have to watch Assassins or Demolition Man next.
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I enjoyed this movie as well. I thought the shots were pretty intense, Lithgow creeps me out, and the mountains are always beautiful. The only thing that I didn't really like was Stallone.
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Originally Posted by mndtrp
The only thing that I didn't really like was Stallone.
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Pretty solid movie, but I thought too many people survived. I don't mind this, if I'm pretty invested in the characters, but not when they're there, just to serve the movie.
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For some reason the way CSI Miami guy gets it in the movie will always stick in my mind. Then again most of the death scenes in this movie are pretty sweet.
This is one of Sly's best popcorn action movies.
This is one of Sly's best popcorn action movies.
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Originally Posted by ArchibaldTuttle
For some reason the way CSI Miami guy gets it in the movie will always stick in my mind. Then again most of the death scenes in this movie are pretty sweet.
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The opening scene, with Stallone's POV to the falling woman still makes my stomach feel queasy - what a horrible way to go.
Always liked this flick - plus it's famous among my friends because once, while looking for a Friday night rental, I misspoke and asked if anyone wanted to get "Clingheffer."
That still makes me laugh...
Always liked this flick - plus it's famous among my friends because once, while looking for a Friday night rental, I misspoke and asked if anyone wanted to get "Clingheffer."
That still makes me laugh...
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Let's talk about Cliffhanger.
I just saw it for the first time last night in full. Had seen bits and pieces as a kid, but man. I know that this will be one that I'll be watching again and again. Lots of fun performances. Rex Linn, Leon, Michael Rooker, Lithgow and of course Stallone.
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Re: Let's talk about Cliffhanger.
I enjoyed it. It's a good 90's Stallone flick. The opening scene where Rooker's GF slips out of Stallone's grip and falls to her death is a heartbreaking and chilling scene. I will never ever go mountain climbing after seeing that scene.
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Re: Let's talk about Cliffhanger.
Probably one of the sloppiest films as far as inconsistencies, etc. But it's still a great over the top action film - great score, characters, etc. Definitely one of Stallone's best outside of Rocky and Rambo.




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