A Lonely Place to Die
A Lonely Place to Die
Starring Melissa George, Ed Speleers, Alec Newman, Kate Magowan
Directed by Julian Gilbey
Synopsis:
Five friends go mountain climbing in the Scottish highlands when they discover a girl buried alive. As they try to get her to safety, they're hunted by the two kidnappers who will stop at nothing to get the girl back.
Review:
This concept has been done ad nauseam throughout the years, yet director Julian Gilbey manages to make "A Lonely Place to Die" something different, and it's the setting. The Scottish highlands are majestic and it was extremely beautiful, yet also treacherous, as the hikers find out.
The actors were great in their roles, which basically was spent being scared and running for their lives. No need for thick character development, they just do what they need to. The mystery around the girl, and the purpose of her kidnapping, is something well crafted as well, especially when you find out who her father is.
The deaths are predictable, as anyone with any knowledge of these types of movies can tell. You know who will die, in what order, and who will survive. Still, it doesn't detract from the story, and the action is unbelievable.
Summary:
As someone who's scared to death of heights, this film had more of an impact, which made it a compelling film.
My Rating: B+
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