With the help of an offered million bucks by Vaughn's company, he manages to overcome enough fears and better sense to form a team and they assault the high range. Mishap after mishap keeps the adrenaline flowing in the audience as well as the climbers. The staging, in close-up detail as well as breathtaking wide shots along with technical proficiency keeps the breathe short and involved in each horrowing slip, each dangling adventurer. If there's a fault it's in the repetition and length of the drama. I also some difficulty in believing the aging Wick's superior endurance and strength on the border of human existence.
Some belief has to be suspended.
Fortunately, the action carries the movie, depending less on the charisma of the lead actor. Rated B, for Breathless. All rights reserved.