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- 2016
- Not Rated
- Level 33 Entertainment
- 1 h 25 m
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Level 33 Entertainment
- 1 h 25 m
Summary Two estranged brothers, Toph and Cooper (Tyler Labine and Chace Crawford), journey to a remote family cabin in the mountains to evict a squatter. Buried resentment and bruised egos soon derail the plan and when the smoke clears they've destroyed their car and burned down the cabin, leaving them stranded in the cold Rocky Mountain winter....
Directed By: Cameron Labine
Written By: Elan Mastai, Cameron Labine
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Level 33 Entertainment
- 1 h 25 m
- 2016
- Not Rated
- Level 33 Entertainment
- 1 h 25 m
Mountain Men
Metascore
Mixed or Average
46
7.6
Where to Watch
Summary Two estranged brothers, Toph and Cooper (Tyler Labine and Chace Crawford), journey to a remote family cabin in the mountains to evict a squatter. Buried resentment and bruised egos soon derail the plan and when the smoke clears they've destroyed their car and burned down the cabin, leaving them stranded in the cold Rocky Mountain winter....
Directed By: Cameron Labine
Written By: Elan Mastai, Cameron Labine
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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25% Positive
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75% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Tyler Labine, known for his comedic work, contributes a fine dramatic performance tinged with comedy, and Crawford is equally as good. A smart script deftly opens and builds upon itself in a controlled slow burn.
Although the film never fully convinces us of its characters’ cold, pain, and desperation, their brotherly sparring keeps the story interesting.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.6
89% Positive
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 9 User Ratings
7.6
89% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
11% Mixed
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I highly recommend this film to anyone who loves a good dramedy. Tyler Labine's goofy characters keeps the film light, providing the audience with big laughs. Chace Crawford's added a serious tone to the film, highlighting important aspects of mental illness and coping with loss. Overall the film was very entertaining and well-done.
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So I love nature films, especially with winter scenery. That being said, Mountain Men did not fail to deliver. The setting is breathtaking and makes it completely believable that people would go camping there… until you see how brutal nature really can be (think: The Revenant). The cinematography fit the style of the film completely, which I can appreciate. It had a lot of long/extreme long shots that showed the entire setting and gave the movie a certain open-endedness…it really made you unsure of what was going to happen next. Seeing the two bickering brothers amongst all the snow and trees, especially at the part where Topher is literally fighting through a blizzard down this mountain, really makes you realize how wide the area is and how afraid they must be of the unknown. All in all, this movie is worth the watch and then some. Whether you’re really into cinema like I am, or you’re just a regular Joe movie-goer, this film is very engaging and charming.
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Catherine Lutes’s camera catches magnificent views of Revelstoke, British Columbia, that are worth watching as you wait 18 minutes for the next semi-interesting scene.
Writer-director Cameron Labine seems to want to prove the obsolescence of the lovable-slacker stereotype even as he flogs it for entertainment value.
Going in I expected a funny survival film, but was pleasantly surprised by the touching family drama. Starring Tyler Labine, as Toph, and Chace Crawford, as Cooper, the film centers around the reconnection of two brothers after their father goes missing and is presumed dead. The natural performances ground the film amongst the outlandish hilarity that ensues throughout. A satisfyingly smart and humorous script, performed well by its two leads. Definitely recommend everyone see this one.
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If you're looking for a balance between a comedy and a drama, this film is for you. It perfectly combines a little bit of family drama with some humor so that neither is overpowering. Mountain Men is a film about two brothers who become stranded in the mountains after an accidental fire destroys their cabin. It also involves some rather strong pot cookies and some family secrets. I would recommend watching this if you enjoy good movies.
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Combine two opposite-minded brothers with sharp humor, pot cookies, and a reunion-gone-wrong on a mountain side, and you get the 21st century comedy Mountain Men. This film had a Lost Without a Paddle vibe, but with a drastic change in wildlife scenery and a more emotionally driven relationship between estranged brothers Toph and Cooper. Mountain Men leaves you remembering what it means to be family, through thick and thin, and in these men’s case, through fire and ice. It’s certainly a charming film to watch with your sibling, or best friend.
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This film barely touches the mark. Now when Mountain Men finally get to the end credits, that's when we know when we should like give up watching movies for today.
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Production Company
Myriad Pictures,
Resonance Film & Video
Release Date Jan 29, 2016
Duration 1 h 25 m
Rating Not Rated
Tagline Welcome to the not so great outdoors.
Awards
Canadian Cinema Editors Awards
• 1 Nomination
