The Edge (1997) Directed by Lee Tamahori. This was in all ways, a top notch production. Excellent acting all around. Anthony Hopkins giving a thoughtful performance, and Alec Baldwin keeping pace. Beautiful location shooting. Excellent Jerry Goldsmith score and a plot that probes both strenuous physical and mental challenges. The Bear was as fierce and terrifying as anything since Jaws (1975) and would not be outdone until 2015's CGI's Killer Bear. in The Revenant. The Edge here is using intelligence as a major survival tool. I like the way the movie unfolds, when one threat is overcome, a shift in focus reveals new perils. I liked this picture because it had a positive lead with a strong set of moral values. And oh my, is he put through the test. Tense, engrossing and easy on the eye this is a top notch experience.Eight Stars out of Ten for this wilderness adventure
