Year: 2002
Runtime: 93 min
Language: English
Director: Christian Duguay
While filming a TV commercial for extreme sports in the Alps, a production crew stumbles upon the hidden base of Serbian warlord Pavlov. Unknowingly capturing evidence of his illegal operations, the team finds themselves caught in a dangerous situation. Now, they must use their skills to survive a relentless pursuit by Pavlov and his armed forces, turning their adventure into a desperate fight for survival against a deadly enemy.
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As a group of filmmakers gathers at a remote luxury resort nestled in the Alps for their seasonal preparation and stunt filming, they unknowingly become embroiled in a perilous web of intrigue and treachery. The team, spearheaded by a commercial director, along with Hollywood producer Will (Devon Sawa), extreme sports aficionados Chloe, Kittie, and Silo, cinematographer Mark, and Jeffery—who happens to be Ian’s superior—arrives at a resort still under construction, piloted there by Zoran, their reliable helicopter operator.
As night descends on their first evening, Will and Silo stumble upon a shocking revelation: an illicit relationship involving Slobodan Pavlov, Serbia’s infamous war criminal who was thought to be dead, and Yana, his enigmatic lover. Unbeknownst to them, they capture this damaging evidence on film, not realizing that Pavlov is a fugitive hiding among his henchmen, including his son Slavko.
The following day, the crew resumes their filming operations, expertly orchestrating controlled avalanches as per their schedule. However, as darkness returns, they draw the attention of Slavko, who mistakenly believes they are CIA agents due to their earlier filming activities. This misunderstanding triggers a deadly situation, as Slavko informs Pavlov of the filmmakers’ presence—prompting Pavlov to consider eliminating them as a threat.
Tensions intensify when Jeffery finds himself abducted by Slavko and his accomplice Ivo, thrust into a face-to-face encounter with Pavlov, where the grim reality of their life-threatening scenario becomes clear. In an unexpected altercation, Slavko and Ivo mistakenly shoot each other, leading to further chaos.
In a desperate escape from an oncoming avalanche, the group realizes the serious consequences of having filmed Pavlov’s nefarious dealings. They engage in a desperate struggle against more of Pavlov’s henchmen, managing to incapacitate one named Ratko, yet they find themselves unable to escape via cable car as Pavlov gains control of the situation.
In a bold maneuver, they make a break in the snow by skiing away while being fired upon by Pavlov and his crew. They eventually reach a steep cliff and hatch a plan to descend safely. Will parachutes to safety, but Silo suffers a grave injury. Kittie steps up, tending to him while wielding a rocket launcher.
As they split up to enhance their chances, Ian, Chloe, and Mark seek an escape route while Yana plots with Jeffery to leave Pavlov behind. When Will finally breaks free from his makeshift prison, he plunges into the wilderness, unaware that Pavlov’s men are closing in on him. Meanwhile, Mark sets a clever trap, allowing Ian and Chloe to flee through a secondary path. Amidst this maelstrom, Kittie makes a courageous attempt to fire a rocket at the helicopter, but her shot is slightly off, avoiding a disastrous mishap with Jeffery and Yana on the precarious cable car.
Mark’s ingenuity eventually pays off as he disables the helicopter by jamming its tail rotors with cable, leading to a spectacular crash. With chaos escalating, Ian and Chloe encounter a massive avalanche while filming, capturing every thrilling moment on camera for what will become their latest commercial success. Once the snow settles, they take refuge behind a large rock, exhilarated to have survived the ordeal.
Across the globe, the commercial receives rave reviews for its breathtaking stunts and heart-pounding sequences. As Ian gazes out at the picturesque winter landscape, he receives a call from Kittie, which lights up his face. He’s astonished to see Will, Chloe, Kittie, and Silo performing jaw-dropping stunts atop a speeding train. As they release their skateboards into the air, one astonishingly passes through Chloe’s open mouth. Ian chuckles, bemused, and says: > “There we go again.”
Last Updated: November 21, 2024 at 09:25
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