This movie wasn't very good, I really had high hopes and am familiar with mt. Washington having climbed it many years ago but in the summer. Naomi Watts was not very believable in the lead role. Maybe the story itself isn't that compelling, yeah she saved a guy from the mountain who seemed to be trying to commit suicide. Pam was apparently a rescue person who worked on the mountain but was off duty the day of this rescue. The rescue consisted of a lot of panting , groaning, and falling down . You would never know she was a professional climber watching the way she was portrayed. I think this would make a good documentary, but not enough there for a drama with Watts as the lead, I don't recommended.
154 Reviews
Pam Bales
ferguson-627 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Greetings again from the darkness. Naomi Watts is a gifted actress and always elevates her films, but can someone please cast her in a comedy? The lady deserves a chance to lighten up a bit. Known for her dramatic turns, this may be her most physically demanding role yet. The film is based on a true story and the life of Pam Bales. Director Malgorzata Szumowska and co-writer Joshua Rollins, with input from Ms. Bales, recreate the remarkable events of 2010 on Mount Washington in The White Mountains of New Hampshire.
We first see Pam Bales (Watts) as her alarm goes off early, and she goes about preparing for a six-hour trek up the mountain. This includes layering her backpack and her clothes for the below freezing temperatures. She stops by the café where her friend (Denis O'Hare) pours her some hot cocoa and tries to talk her out of the climb due to the possibility of lousy weather (which is saying something for this area). However it's clear this date is important to her when she says the climb is "cheaper than therapy", because "mountains always listen and don't talk back." Pam has a special connection to the mountain and to nature.
As she begins her journey, Pam sees a couple of campers finishing up their stay. One of them is Eliot Sumner (offspring of musician Sting), who also wrote and performed a song for the film. The other is played by the film's writer, Joshua Rollins. Pam also notices another car in the parking lot, which, although she doesn't know it at the time, does set the stage for her day. Often covered in goggles and snow gear, the hike offers Pam the serenity for reflection, as well as some mind-clearing physical exertion. One misstep sends us the flashback of why this day and climb is so important to Pam; but it's a trail of sneaker tracks in the snow that change the day every bit as much as the approaching storm that caused her to cut the hike short.
Those sneaker tracks are a recognizable sign of trouble to an experienced climber, nurse, and Search and Rescue Team member. Pam follows them to a near-death man suffering from hypothermia. Since he is initially non-responsive, she calls him "John" (Billy Howle, ON CHESIL BEACH, 2017) and proceeds to coax, drag, and all but carry him as they begin the slow battle down against the mountain and the weather elements. As he regains some semblance of awareness, John makes it clear he doesn't want to be rescued and was trying to end his life on the mountain. Pam ignores this and sternly informs him that she will not leave him behind.
Cinematographer Michal Englert does a terrific job of capturing both the beauty and danger, although there is one close-up of Pam's whistle that seems a bit out of place (minor quibble). Filmed in Slovenia (as a stand-in for New Hampshire), the weather and the view are co-stars with Ms. Watts, and the blizzard is blinding and treacherous, making Pam's actions even more incredible. The film can be taken as the story of one woman's determination, but it can also show how grief is powerful ... and so is a helping hand. One person can certainly have a dramatic impact on the life of another and the way this real-life ordeal played out is quite interesting. Ty Gagne's was the first to publish Pam's story in his article, "Footprints in the Snow lead to an Emotional Rescue" in New Hampshire Union Leader. As always, the film earns bonus points for including "Katie Belle Blue" by Townes Van Zandt ... and we can relate to Pam's difficulty in singing along. The likelihood of Naomi Watts taking on a comedy seems remote, as she's already slated for a remake of the 2014 Australian horror movie, GOODNIGHT MOMMY.
We first see Pam Bales (Watts) as her alarm goes off early, and she goes about preparing for a six-hour trek up the mountain. This includes layering her backpack and her clothes for the below freezing temperatures. She stops by the café where her friend (Denis O'Hare) pours her some hot cocoa and tries to talk her out of the climb due to the possibility of lousy weather (which is saying something for this area). However it's clear this date is important to her when she says the climb is "cheaper than therapy", because "mountains always listen and don't talk back." Pam has a special connection to the mountain and to nature.
As she begins her journey, Pam sees a couple of campers finishing up their stay. One of them is Eliot Sumner (offspring of musician Sting), who also wrote and performed a song for the film. The other is played by the film's writer, Joshua Rollins. Pam also notices another car in the parking lot, which, although she doesn't know it at the time, does set the stage for her day. Often covered in goggles and snow gear, the hike offers Pam the serenity for reflection, as well as some mind-clearing physical exertion. One misstep sends us the flashback of why this day and climb is so important to Pam; but it's a trail of sneaker tracks in the snow that change the day every bit as much as the approaching storm that caused her to cut the hike short.
Those sneaker tracks are a recognizable sign of trouble to an experienced climber, nurse, and Search and Rescue Team member. Pam follows them to a near-death man suffering from hypothermia. Since he is initially non-responsive, she calls him "John" (Billy Howle, ON CHESIL BEACH, 2017) and proceeds to coax, drag, and all but carry him as they begin the slow battle down against the mountain and the weather elements. As he regains some semblance of awareness, John makes it clear he doesn't want to be rescued and was trying to end his life on the mountain. Pam ignores this and sternly informs him that she will not leave him behind.
Cinematographer Michal Englert does a terrific job of capturing both the beauty and danger, although there is one close-up of Pam's whistle that seems a bit out of place (minor quibble). Filmed in Slovenia (as a stand-in for New Hampshire), the weather and the view are co-stars with Ms. Watts, and the blizzard is blinding and treacherous, making Pam's actions even more incredible. The film can be taken as the story of one woman's determination, but it can also show how grief is powerful ... and so is a helping hand. One person can certainly have a dramatic impact on the life of another and the way this real-life ordeal played out is quite interesting. Ty Gagne's was the first to publish Pam's story in his article, "Footprints in the Snow lead to an Emotional Rescue" in New Hampshire Union Leader. As always, the film earns bonus points for including "Katie Belle Blue" by Townes Van Zandt ... and we can relate to Pam's difficulty in singing along. The likelihood of Naomi Watts taking on a comedy seems remote, as she's already slated for a remake of the 2014 Australian horror movie, GOODNIGHT MOMMY.
Not for everyone...
bluetzin10 August 2022
If you are looking forward a movie with action, adventure and intense scenes.. then it's not your movie.. even the dialogues are few, most of the time the main actress is alone and not speaking at all.. so you can easily get bored... but the landscapes are great,and director did a great job, Naomi also is pretty good and it gets emotionally as the story goes so i guess it could touch some sensitives parts of you. So it deserves a look..
i didn't regret, watching it.
Absolutely boring
domialenic15 April 2022
Sorry, but I expected a lot more. Based on a real story, so it says. The acting might have been good, but the script certainly not. The dialogue was utterly boring and unrealistic in light of what was going on. Pam must have asked a 100 times if he (John) was okay after he went though the most horrendous ordeals. A pity as it could and should have been a lot better.
Bleak Yet Moving
saysjenn4 June 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I find people like the real character Pam Bales to be inspiring. I can't imagine doing what she did, I wouldn't have made it up the mountain nevermind rescue someone that didn't want to be rescued. I think she put her life at risk because she needed to save someone to save herself.
Boring and not worth my time
potatocat-9121131 March 2022
I liked it
coltjessica15 October 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This movie is hit and miss for folks it seems. The rudeness of folks reviews is beyond me. The movie has views and scenes that are so beautiful. The simple wake up routine and prep to the mountain inthe morning was so real so just something so simple makes me happy to watch. If any of the actual John's behavior to Pam during this ordeal is true then that woman deserves much more credit for sure. Perhaps there are inaccuracies but I don't care its a MOVIE based on truth. You almost always have to suspend some amount of belief when watching a MOVIE. I suppose maybe they took the truth and amplified it too much but also keot it too real if that makes sense. Like the interaction seems real, minus some of the lines like him acting like a child and the early stuff but maybe he was that way for many reasons like the cold, half dead, or he was drugs and or a mental break for oblivious reasons of him being there in the first place. So its not Hollywood glitz and action. I think that turns folks off. This is just a more realistic down to earth experience these two had with dome attempts to make it a little more "intense". I appreciate this story and how it was told. Props to cast and crew I see you even when the disrespectful tools don't.
Great Story Poorly Told, Alas
GrassRootsGuy28 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Major holes in emotional and action plot. Great story, poorly told.
SPOILERS
Black toes indicate frostbitten toes, yet "John" recovers and runs away. Duh.
Somehow, Pam learns about "John" and meets up with him, but still doesn't know his name?
Duh.
Two people in freezing cold blizzard both get soaking wet in a creek that would have been close to freezing and just keep on walking down the mountain?
Duh.
This looks and feels like over dramatization by script writers who have never been outside or on a mountain or in heavy snow and have not learned how to "show" rather than "tell."
While the script claims the rescue of John enables Pam's recovery from loss of her children, we don't see that happen; no indication of this critical development that should be the turning point for the central character.
Nice try.
SPOILERS
Black toes indicate frostbitten toes, yet "John" recovers and runs away. Duh.
Somehow, Pam learns about "John" and meets up with him, but still doesn't know his name?
Duh.
Two people in freezing cold blizzard both get soaking wet in a creek that would have been close to freezing and just keep on walking down the mountain?
Duh.
This looks and feels like over dramatization by script writers who have never been outside or on a mountain or in heavy snow and have not learned how to "show" rather than "tell."
While the script claims the rescue of John enables Pam's recovery from loss of her children, we don't see that happen; no indication of this critical development that should be the turning point for the central character.
Nice try.
'The whole universe appears as an infinite storm of beauty.
TxMike3 August 2022
The title is misleading, we automatically think it is a reference to the storm that caused the drama in the movie, but in fact it is a quote from near the end, when asked if you ever get over the loss of a loved one.
Mount Washington at almost 6300 feet the tallest peak in the NE USA. It is known for its erratic weather and in 1934 a wind velocity of 231 mph was recorded. It is the location of the hike and rescue featured in this movie, based on actual events.
Pam is a member of the area search and rescue squad, on this November day she is hiking the 5 miles to the Mt Washington summit on the anniversary of a personal tragedy. We learn her two young children perished in an unfortunate accident. There is only one other car at the trail-head parking lot and she eventually finds him, half frozen and unable to function. Her task is to get him down to safety.
For me this is not a particularly enjoyable movie because the vast middle has the two of them coming down the mountain, overcoming a few unexpected surprised. It is very well made but it is scant material for a feature length movie. But the last 10 or so minutes are pretty good.
At home on DVD from our public library, my wife skipped.
Mount Washington at almost 6300 feet the tallest peak in the NE USA. It is known for its erratic weather and in 1934 a wind velocity of 231 mph was recorded. It is the location of the hike and rescue featured in this movie, based on actual events.
Pam is a member of the area search and rescue squad, on this November day she is hiking the 5 miles to the Mt Washington summit on the anniversary of a personal tragedy. We learn her two young children perished in an unfortunate accident. There is only one other car at the trail-head parking lot and she eventually finds him, half frozen and unable to function. Her task is to get him down to safety.
For me this is not a particularly enjoyable movie because the vast middle has the two of them coming down the mountain, overcoming a few unexpected surprised. It is very well made but it is scant material for a feature length movie. But the last 10 or so minutes are pretty good.
At home on DVD from our public library, my wife skipped.
Great scenery, simple story of heroism and endurance
ericjbowen28 March 2022
For those of us returning to cinemas post-pandemic, this was a visual joy: wide-screen snowy mountains, a looming and belting storm, an engaging out-doors woman. Be prepared to suspend disbelief, as this search-and-rescue person shows poor judgement and sets off seemingly ill-equipped into a storm, technically un-proficient in doing a self-rescue from a snow well.
Rather over-done rescue sequence of seemingly suicidal man who at times didn't seem worth saving.
Also a notable gaffe as the action was supposed to take place in November, but the times projected on the screen show sunup at 6AM and still light in the sky at 7:30PM, too long a day for that time of year.
Some pardonable melodrama, but still oddly satisfying in the end.
Rather over-done rescue sequence of seemingly suicidal man who at times didn't seem worth saving.
Also a notable gaffe as the action was supposed to take place in November, but the times projected on the screen show sunup at 6AM and still light in the sky at 7:30PM, too long a day for that time of year.
Some pardonable melodrama, but still oddly satisfying in the end.
this is very poor representation to a very heroic story
yasmeenshabana13 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Although it is based on a true story, the movie makes it look really ridiculous, boring and makes the character looks like whinny little girl who never hiked before.
As someone who hikes in the mountains a lot during different seasons, I think, the movie made it look like she went "walking" for a few hours in the mountain then she started to struggle and ran out of water, etc as if she was there for days or weeks.
The movie should have showed the audience why this situation is particularly dangerous and how someone can get easily lost in a well known area when a storm hits. Those who do not know these facts and not into hiking will be confused how a trained hiker is struggling the way she is!
The movie wants us to sympathize without showing us how dramatic the situation is. Most shots are close one and we do not get to see how horrible the situation is and we do not get to fear for our characters safety. I do not know if this was actually filmed outdoors, but everything screams "this was filmed in a very narrow place"!
Bad dialogue and zero acting from the dude playing the stranded man. My best guess is some actors just need to make ends meet and therefore, accept such badly written badly executed projects.
As someone who hikes in the mountains a lot during different seasons, I think, the movie made it look like she went "walking" for a few hours in the mountain then she started to struggle and ran out of water, etc as if she was there for days or weeks.
The movie should have showed the audience why this situation is particularly dangerous and how someone can get easily lost in a well known area when a storm hits. Those who do not know these facts and not into hiking will be confused how a trained hiker is struggling the way she is!
The movie wants us to sympathize without showing us how dramatic the situation is. Most shots are close one and we do not get to see how horrible the situation is and we do not get to fear for our characters safety. I do not know if this was actually filmed outdoors, but everything screams "this was filmed in a very narrow place"!
Bad dialogue and zero acting from the dude playing the stranded man. My best guess is some actors just need to make ends meet and therefore, accept such badly written badly executed projects.
Good movie but not for everyone
j-bush-642-90361925 September 2022
Warning: Spoilers
I spent 3 years stationed in the Town mountains in West Germany and several month in the Alps as z Infantrynan. The first winter was the coldest in 100 years and we were out in it for months at a time. The photography and physical struggles brought back a lot of memories. There was a lot more skin exposure than I would expect realistically but necessary for dramatic effect I suppose. I dont get the water exposure if it was part of the rral story surviving thst seems impossible in thay cold. You have to hand it to Noble ,in her early 50s, no makeup she really committed to the role. Anyway I really liked it and not slow just real. People who have experiences real loss sill get it.
I liked it
markhamg23 August 2022
Anyone looking for an exciting thriller will be disappointed but I appreciate the cinematography, really beautiful shots of snowy mountains. I view this film as a poem to life experiences. Done artfully. My perspective is that it succeeded in what it set out to do, but is difficult to categorize. I'd award a 6.9. I don't know diddly about rescue operations.
Did he contact you?
nogodnomasters18 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This is not my type of film. Contains "spoilers." Pam (Naomi Watts) climbs Mt. Washington for therapy. A storm is coming. She discovers John (Billy Howle) sitting half frozen to death. She helps him down. Turns out, like her, her was grieving the loss of a loved one. They both go on with their lives like normal people.
Yup. That's it. Should have never been a film. Boring.
Guide; Brief nudity (Naomi Watts)
Yup. That's it. Should have never been a film. Boring.
Guide; Brief nudity (Naomi Watts)
Infinitely Slow
derekrsim16 April 2022
Not bad
Movi3DO26 March 2022
Warning: Spoilers
The universe is an infinite storm of beauty and sadness.
Based on a true story, we have a survival drama about a climber who tried to save a man and herself from a blizzard.
As part of the genre where the main character overcomes trauma through others, even though Infinite Storm is not deeply profound like Drive My Car, it was still had its impact.
The first 2/3rd was just the rescue part. The pacing was very slow, but there's compensation from the beautiful shots of the snowy mountains. However, Naomi Watts's solid performance was the main factor that invested me in the whole rescue mission.
After that, the story transitioned into the personal overcoming that it actually set out to be. The background of the characters were depressing, and I liked how the characters connected with each other. However, this transition felt abrupt, as it should have been more gradual like how Drive My Car did. The pacing here also picked up, but it was too quick. The structural and pacing problems reduced the strong impact that this movie could have achieve.
Overall, I liked the message and the performance, but the story's structure hindered the movie. 7-7.5/10.
Based on a true story, we have a survival drama about a climber who tried to save a man and herself from a blizzard.
As part of the genre where the main character overcomes trauma through others, even though Infinite Storm is not deeply profound like Drive My Car, it was still had its impact.
The first 2/3rd was just the rescue part. The pacing was very slow, but there's compensation from the beautiful shots of the snowy mountains. However, Naomi Watts's solid performance was the main factor that invested me in the whole rescue mission.
After that, the story transitioned into the personal overcoming that it actually set out to be. The background of the characters were depressing, and I liked how the characters connected with each other. However, this transition felt abrupt, as it should have been more gradual like how Drive My Car did. The pacing here also picked up, but it was too quick. The structural and pacing problems reduced the strong impact that this movie could have achieve.
Overall, I liked the message and the performance, but the story's structure hindered the movie. 7-7.5/10.
Sleeper
Horror_Flick_Fanatic26 April 2022
The story had a lot of potential. I get the theme of the story. But the pace was too slow and not much happens in the story. It was difficult staying focused and keeping my attention which considering I like slow burn movies means even this was too slow for me. I think another reviewer said it best that it needs more content in the story. Naomi Watts is a great actress and that has never been in doubt. But even she couldn't rescue this film.
Good material but not enough contents
ilovefoodcoma30 March 2022
An insult to Search & Rescue workers!
NinaCu20 April 2022
I was trained by a state search & rescue squad, in both rescue and wilderness survival. The abysmal inaccuracies of this movie, for mere "dramatic" effect, are an apalling insult to all rescue workers.
A rescue worker knows the symptoms of severe hypothermia. This movie pretends that trained rescue squad worker Pam Bales did not, when her screen character asks questions about substance abuse. It pretends that she suffered life threating missteps, contrary to her actual skills.
The movie ignores the very serious issues which had lead the "victim" hiker to his predicament.
"Based on a true story" -- is about as accurate as saying that because André Gregory and Wallace Shawn have each eaten dinner, then "My Dinner With Andre" was "based" on a "true story."
A rescue worker knows the symptoms of severe hypothermia. This movie pretends that trained rescue squad worker Pam Bales did not, when her screen character asks questions about substance abuse. It pretends that she suffered life threating missteps, contrary to her actual skills.
The movie ignores the very serious issues which had lead the "victim" hiker to his predicament.
"Based on a true story" -- is about as accurate as saying that because André Gregory and Wallace Shawn have each eaten dinner, then "My Dinner With Andre" was "based" on a "true story."
Good movie for those who've spent lots of time in the wilderness
davidniemiott15 April 2022
While this isn't an action packed thriller. It is a movie about dedication, perseverance, overcoming personal loss, and fortitude to get back home alive.
We are brought along with Pam (Naomi Watts) through a happenstance solo backcountry mountain rescue with all its relevant dangers. The movie is essentially a day in the life of Pam, just another of the unsung heroes who help people when they need it, wanting no reward or recognition. The act in itself is reward enough.
It seemed to me like the producers wanted to keep the movie as real as possible without the usual Hollywood glamorousness. Housing is like real people would live in, real backcountry trails, associated obstacles and the packing of gear like any experienced person would.
We are brought along with Pam (Naomi Watts) through a happenstance solo backcountry mountain rescue with all its relevant dangers. The movie is essentially a day in the life of Pam, just another of the unsung heroes who help people when they need it, wanting no reward or recognition. The act in itself is reward enough.
It seemed to me like the producers wanted to keep the movie as real as possible without the usual Hollywood glamorousness. Housing is like real people would live in, real backcountry trails, associated obstacles and the packing of gear like any experienced person would.
Dull and unremarkable.
syldt113 April 2022
I'm sure that everyone involved with this project had very good intentions and that the real events in which the story is inspired must have been way more engaging, but the end result is rather dull and unremarkable.
I feel almost guilty to describe such a well intentioned story like boring and not engaging, but unfortunately that's what I felt while watching it.
I kept waiting for a twist or a reveal that would add tension or emotion to an otherwise rather dull story of survival, but it didn't happened.
The fact that "John" acts like an idiot almost all the time didn't help.
I feel almost guilty to describe such a well intentioned story like boring and not engaging, but unfortunately that's what I felt while watching it.
I kept waiting for a twist or a reveal that would add tension or emotion to an otherwise rather dull story of survival, but it didn't happened.
The fact that "John" acts like an idiot almost all the time didn't help.
not a Search & Rescue film
leforcat22 June 2022
Do not listen to people who didn't even get the facts right. This is not a Search & Rescue movie, and the lead isn't just a hiker. It's not about if the wind looks right or if some snow seems fake. It is about a strange encounter and about human reactions to each other. It's about how humans can change each other's lives. It's very powerful in this way.
Damn, how did he get up there ?
demangeonolivier23 July 2022
"Infinite Storm" is a good dramatic thriller with a simple story, a mysterious plot and a very visual development. The pacing is consistent, the narrative is fluid, and the narration uses several flashbacks. The photography is sumptuous, the soundtrack is pleasant and the editing is pleasant. The cast offers honorable performances, but it is essentially the performance delivered by Naomi Watts that gets all the attention. The set is attractive, turns out to be a very beautiful sight for the eyes, and above all, deserves much better than the poor reviews about it. To discover !
Had potential but infinitely pointless
cmhouser12 April 2022
Warning: Spoilers
This story appears to be loosely based on Ty Gagne's Footprints in the Snow. Which by all accounts is an interesting story of a person who follows footprints in the snow and ens up rescuing a suicidal man.
But, Infinite Storm feels like the person who wrote it read Ty Gagne then decided to change it up to be random and somewhat pointless rather than stick to what made Ty's story so engaging.
Naomi Watts in the movie happens to be part of search and rescue who happens to just be on a walk-about who happens to encounter a big storm and happens to come across a man. This man acts like he's on meth or strong acid, not suicidal. Actually, he bounces between cracking out and being lucid. While Naomi Watts falls all over the place calling his made up name and trying to get him down the mountain.
It's not that the movie is bad or good just poorly written, hurried and meaningless. Naomi Watts is awesome as usual. Billy Howle is good as well but seems lost in what his character is supposed to be. Cinematography is good.
The problem with Infinite Storm is the writing and some directing. It feels rushed and missing a lot of content. Almost like they hit the end of a budget and wrapped it up. I find it crazy that a movie based on a story that had so much meaning ending up being extremely meaningless. Hard pass on this one.
But, Infinite Storm feels like the person who wrote it read Ty Gagne then decided to change it up to be random and somewhat pointless rather than stick to what made Ty's story so engaging.
Naomi Watts in the movie happens to be part of search and rescue who happens to just be on a walk-about who happens to encounter a big storm and happens to come across a man. This man acts like he's on meth or strong acid, not suicidal. Actually, he bounces between cracking out and being lucid. While Naomi Watts falls all over the place calling his made up name and trying to get him down the mountain.
It's not that the movie is bad or good just poorly written, hurried and meaningless. Naomi Watts is awesome as usual. Billy Howle is good as well but seems lost in what his character is supposed to be. Cinematography is good.
The problem with Infinite Storm is the writing and some directing. It feels rushed and missing a lot of content. Almost like they hit the end of a budget and wrapped it up. I find it crazy that a movie based on a story that had so much meaning ending up being extremely meaningless. Hard pass on this one.
I had hoped for a better movie...
paul_haakonsen17 April 2022
Granted, I hadn't even heard about the 2022 drama thriller "Infinite Storm" from writer Joshua Rollins prior to sitting down to watch it. However, with it being a movie that I hadn't already seen and it having a fairly interesting enough synopsis, of course I opted to watch what director Malgorzata Szumowska had to offer.
I will say that the movie started out quite alright and was interesting enough for the majority of the playing time. However, while the story upon which the movie is based definitely is impressive and outstanding, then this 2022 movie just didn't cut it. Sure, it was watchable, but that was about it, because it was ultimately a fairly bland movie.
The storyline started out okay and had some interesting things along the way, however, I have to say that I never felt that neither Pam (played by Naomi Watts) or John (played by Billy Howle) were ever truly in any real danger, and the entire rescue trek down the mountain just felt rushed and superficial.
The acting performances in the movie were adequate, but I never was left with a wow sensation from the acting performances on the screen. Don't get me wrong here, because the actresses and actors performed adequately enough, but I just wasn't bedazzled or impressed by what I saw.
Visually then "Infinite Storm" was good, but visual effects and such just didn't really have much of any real important impact on the movie. Sure, it added the element of the blizzard and the fury of nature, but that was about it.
For me, then Malgorzata Szumowska's 2022 movie "Infinite Storm" came and went without much of a lasting impression. And once the blizzard settles and the snow is on the ground, this was essentially just a somewhat bland movie experience.
My rating of "Infinite Storm" lands on a four out of ten stars.
I will say that the movie started out quite alright and was interesting enough for the majority of the playing time. However, while the story upon which the movie is based definitely is impressive and outstanding, then this 2022 movie just didn't cut it. Sure, it was watchable, but that was about it, because it was ultimately a fairly bland movie.
The storyline started out okay and had some interesting things along the way, however, I have to say that I never felt that neither Pam (played by Naomi Watts) or John (played by Billy Howle) were ever truly in any real danger, and the entire rescue trek down the mountain just felt rushed and superficial.
The acting performances in the movie were adequate, but I never was left with a wow sensation from the acting performances on the screen. Don't get me wrong here, because the actresses and actors performed adequately enough, but I just wasn't bedazzled or impressed by what I saw.
Visually then "Infinite Storm" was good, but visual effects and such just didn't really have much of any real important impact on the movie. Sure, it added the element of the blizzard and the fury of nature, but that was about it.
For me, then Malgorzata Szumowska's 2022 movie "Infinite Storm" came and went without much of a lasting impression. And once the blizzard settles and the snow is on the ground, this was essentially just a somewhat bland movie experience.
My rating of "Infinite Storm" lands on a four out of ten stars.
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