Frozen (2010) - 7 stars out of 10

Frozen (2010) - 7 stars out of 10

"Frozen" may not match up to the acting quality of "127 Hours," but its similar premise still delivers an adrenaline-pumping punch. In fact, I have to give this film a high rating simply for its affectiveness, as my heart is still pounding and I am not sure that I will ever going skiing after seeing this film. This script takes the... premise as far as it can go; unfortunately, this limitation prevents the story from developing beyond the slopes. Though none of the actors should get an Oscar for their performance, they are excellent at portraying the three necessary emotions for this film: devastation, sentimentality, and terror. The above-average acting (particularly Bell during the wolf attack and urination scenes) combines with well-written musical cues to quickly transition between these emotions to provide a constant driving energy. As a warning, this is not a good movie for you if you are squeamish (i.e. you do not want to see the bone sticking out of someone?M)s broken leg or see someone eaten alive). Just like "127", the gore is a necessity but will likely make you think twice before stepping foot on a ski lift ever again.