Downhill

Name: Downhill
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: February 14, 2020
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 49
Cast: Ammon Jacob Ford, Giulio Berruti, Hélène Cardona, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julian Grey

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Searchlight Pictures | Release Date: February 14, 2020 | R

Starring: Ammon Jacob Ford, Giulio Berruti, Hélène Cardona, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Julian Grey, Kimberly Rydell, Kristofer Hivju, Matt Lindquist, Miranda Otto, Nadiv Molcho, Will Ferrell, Zach Woods, Zoe Chao

Summary: Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown into disarray as they are forced to reevaluate their lives and how they feel about each other.

Director: Jim Rash and Nat Faxon

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: R

Runtime: 86 min

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Alan Ng

Feb 10, 2020

I loved Downhill for precisely what it meant to be—a character-driven comedy working its way through a painful and real conflict. Read full review

Chris Evangelista

Jan 27, 2020

While the material they’re working with may not be great, it is fun to see Louis-Dreyfus and Ferrell go head-to-head. Maybe they can try doing that again sometime in the future. With a better script. Read full review

Richard Lawson

Jan 27, 2020

Downhill is a clever movie when it could have been profound, had, perhaps, Faxon and Rash been willing—or capable—of digging deeper. Read full review

Sandy Schaefer

Feb 12, 2020

Far from being a full-blown disaster, Downhill is a middle of the road comedy-drama that would've benefitted from a more incisive technique and a little extra faith in its audience's ability to grasp the subtleties of its story. Read full review

Rex Reed

Feb 14, 2020

In Downhill, it disintegrates because both parties turn out to be such unsalvageable bores — a misfire, in a feature-length movie, that is worse than stale popcorn. Read full review

David Sims

Feb 13, 2020

All in all, the weaknesses and strengths of this remake boil down to the unavoidable fact that Force Majeure, a film I’ve seen multiple times and consider one of the best of its decade, isn’t a work that can be improved upon. Read full review

Mark Feeney

Feb 12, 2020

When the best thing about a movie is the title, that’s never a good sign. It’s all downhill from there? Exactly, and that’s the case with Downhill. Read full review

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Kyky29

Feb 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It’s hilarious. The most raw movie touching all emotions. Stop comparing it to that other movie and just see it for what it is! Spread love… Expand

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preciouskiki

Feb 22, 2020

–– PROs & CONs. First the PROs:
• Not a goofy comedy but still has plenty of laughs as well as insight into the complexities of married life. • Julia Louis-Dreyfus virtually make-up free, in an honest, open and clean-faced performance. Gorgeous, multi-layered, and just overall wonderful to–– PROs & CONs. First the PROs:
• Not a goofy comedy but still has plenty of laughs as well as insight into the complexities of married life. • Julia Louis-Dreyfus virtually make-up free, in an honest, open and clean-faced performance. Gorgeous, multi-layered, and just overall wonderful to watch.
• Will Ferrell shows all the varied colors of a husband and father trying his best but still disappointing his wife, and his efforts to make up for his mistakes are priceless. Funny and multi-dimensional performance.
• Breathtaking scenery. Makes me want to learn to ski!
–– CONs: Can't think of any. I enjoyed every minute.
–– THE UPSHOT: Loved it! Smart, funny, well-written, well-acted.… Expand

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JonDoc

Jul 8, 2020

Sweet, charming, modest, funny, poignant, intelligent, though provoking - this feels like a Will Ferrell movie but differs in that my wife liked it too!

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aviatorboy

Aug 22, 2020

I watched this movie today and have only three other thoughts to share (since others have already spoken for me). First, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are outstanding.I paid close attention to their body language, facial expressions and line delivery.I feel both nailed it perfectlyI watched this movie today and have only three other thoughts to share (since others have already spoken for me). First, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Will Ferrell are outstanding.I paid close attention to their body language, facial expressions and line delivery.I feel both nailed it perfectly in conjunction with the emotions (or lack of emotion) called for by the script. Even though both are well known as comedic actors (in their own right), that didn't keep them from delivering very convincing and believable roles as dramatic actors. From my perspective, there wasn't any real comedy to speak of, and certainly no "Iaugh out loud" moments. Frankly, I found the movie to be quite depressing. Lastly, I was confused by the ending scene. Maybe it was meant to cement a specific take-away or a way to show an example of lessons-learned from the whole experience. If so, I missed it.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

JackDenial

Oct 2, 2020

For actors I love it was very frustrating, almost confrontational to watch.

It got better but it is kind of a sad comedy not a funny story.

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

TA2764

Mar 2, 2020

If you are looking for a good place to take a nap, any theater showing this movie will do. This movie is listed as a Drama, Comedy, mostly sad, depressing and boring. I didn't see any comedy, maybe a mild chuckle or two, but not from Ferrell or Dreyfus. Expected more from two stars withIf you are looking for a good place to take a nap, any theater showing this movie will do. This movie is listed as a Drama, Comedy, mostly sad, depressing and boring. I didn't see any comedy, maybe a mild chuckle or two, but not from Ferrell or Dreyfus. Expected more from two stars with their pedigree.… Expand

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Thegamerreview

Oct 15, 2020

And I thought Cars 2 was my least favorite. Yeah, rare people might know me for not liking Cars 2, since it was nothing but a cash grab. For the longest time, I thought I would never, EVER, find a movie that could be worse then Cars 2. That is, until I accidentally stumbled upon, THIS.And I thought Cars 2 was my least favorite. Yeah, rare people might know me for not liking Cars 2, since it was nothing but a cash grab. For the longest time, I thought I would never, EVER, find a movie that could be worse then Cars 2. That is, until I accidentally stumbled upon, THIS. I, am at a lost for words. I don't know how people can like this movie. For starters, it's the most boring movie I have seen to date. Second, It's not funny. Third, the plot makes no sense at all, and constantly starts and stops. Fourth, the movie isn't funny. I don't know who in their right mind would find this anywhere near funny. And lastly, it's nothing but a soulless cash grab. At least Cars 2 was animated, but this, was nothing but a cheap film made by a couples vacation. I bet if I went on a hike with my family, and recorded each other, it would be hundreds of times better then this film. If you're reading this, please, whatever you do, don't watch it.… Expand

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