A woman starts to have second doubts about her husband after he runs away from an approaching avalanche, leaving her and their two sons behind.
Director: Nat Faxon
Cast: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Will Ferrell, Miranda Otto, Zoë Chao, Zach Woods
Release Date: February 14, 2020
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Rated R for language and some sexual material
Runtime: 1h 26min
Review:
Downhill is an oddly frustrating movie when you consider players involved. This remake of the Swedish film Force Majeure, a film I've heard of but haven't seen, is intriguing in parts but never maintains any momentum to tell a meaningful story. It's a rare feat that a film can feel both rushed and slow at the same time. Nat Faxon's film screams like it should be worlds better than it ultimately is and he directs it with a steady hand, taking full advantage of the lovely locale. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are solid together even Ferrell feels miscasted in as the family patriarch. Dreyfus does get a few chances to show off her range, showcasing her dramatic chops while still nailing her comedic timing. Zach Woods and Zoë Chao fun in limited roles while Miranda Otto seems to be having the most fun out of the entire cast. Still the whole thing never connects on a emotional level the way it should, the story and meaning all feeling glossed over.
Downhill is an oddly frustrating movie when you consider players involved. This remake of the Swedish film Force Majeure, a film I've heard of but haven't seen, is intriguing in parts but never maintains any momentum to tell a meaningful story. It's a rare feat that a film can feel both rushed and slow at the same time. Nat Faxon's film screams like it should be worlds better than it ultimately is and he directs it with a steady hand, taking full advantage of the lovely locale. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are solid together even Ferrell feels miscasted in as the family patriarch. Dreyfus does get a few chances to show off her range, showcasing her dramatic chops while still nailing her comedic timing. Zach Woods and Zoë Chao fun in limited roles while Miranda Otto seems to be having the most fun out of the entire cast. Still the whole thing never connects on a emotional level the way it should, the story and meaning all feeling glossed over.
C+
