I didn't notice how submerged I had become in it until I was fully captivated. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet are able to elevate The Mountain Between Us with gripping performances and a sweet romance. There is a sex scene, when they are in the cabin, this is easily skipped because thay start kissing first. Two people put aside their differences to survive in an extremely dangerous environment. Parents need to know that The Mountain Between Us, based on Charles Martin's novel of the same name, tells the story of two strangers (Idris Elba and Kate Winslet) stuck in the snowy wilderness after a tragic plane crash. Beautiful word-free drama about castaway who finds love. Mountain Times – Volume 49, Number 42 – Oct.14-20, 2020 October 14, 2020; Taso on Center braces for winter October 14, 2020; Vermont leadership releases bold proposal to reduce carbon emissions from the largest source: transportation October 14, 2020; Wreaths Across America honors those that have served October 14, 2020; How to tell if Trump is your guy October 14, … Thank goodness we have a doctor as well. This is the type of book I could barely put down, but also wanted to press pause on - only to make reading it last longer. (Spoiler alert!) See something that needs to be addressed? It seems like I've been much tougher on books this year. And although It read more like a wilderness survival manual than a "romance" novel. The Mountain Between Us is a romance-disaster novel, written by American author Charles Martin.The story focuses on Dr. Ben Payne and writer Ashley Knox as they get stuck on High Uintas Wilderness after a plane crash. The story was told in the first person from the hero's POV interspersed with diary entries which he was recording for his wife on a tape recorder. Were you surprised at the direction Alex and Ben's relationship took during their ordeal? There were moments during the story I had to mentally calm my nerves and relax the death grip that I was squeezing upon my coffee mug. How incredible that they have many of their survival tools at hand. Compelling tale of real-life expedition is intense, moving. His directorial focus is squarely on their burgeoning relationship juxtaposed against the harsh, but majestically beautiful wilderness. They were high school sweethearts and as he retold their story, the language and emotions were quite poetic and moving. OMG! This is where Idris Elba and Kate Winslet shine. I should have known better—movies never follow the book completely, but this one was not even the same. This is a story I won’t be forgetting any time soon. The author avoided using deus ex machine to get his characters out of their very tight spot. Join now. They just don’t work that way.”, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but if you want to hurt someone...way down deep, use words.”, Florida Book Award for Popular Fiction - Bronze (2010). We display the minimum age for which content is developmentally appropriate. But it's not exactly a nail-biter, and the characters -- who exhibit courage and perseverance -- never really show any realistic effects of weeks of deprivation, making it a fairly "safe" experience, as survival stories go. (Sorry...just hoping to see that in a student’s paper) , I was so excited to watch the movie after reading the book. You can mush it all into one piece, but that doesn’t make it a window. Least not the way it was. The writing was well done. Alex's active nature is the catalyst to keep things moving, which is something, because otherwise the movie plays like Ben saving them, over and over. And, thank goodness, it had a mostly happy ending! and I had a recommendation from a friend to read this. Recent Posts. Add your ratingSee all 19 parent reviews. As the title implies, The Mountain Between Us comes with a fair-sized obstacle built in: The titular mountain, in winter, as the protagonists survive a plane crash atop it and struggle to descend it to civilization. I did sort of figure out what was going on but the author hid it fairly well so I waffled back and forth and didn't totally figure it out. It is a tale of survival and romance under brutal winter conditions. To see what your friends thought of this book. A character's leg is caught in a bear trap. Really good, but I wished there were fewer flashbacks. Idris Elba and Kate Winslet deliver a warm romance in a wickedly cold setting. It had many of the things I love. It was a little slow in some places. I just have to point out that "Leather and Lace" is NOT a Fleetwood Mac song, and it's Percocet, not Percoset. “Once a heart breaks…it doesn’t just grow back. And as even-keeled as they may be, Alex and Ben's language seems downright polite for folks facing what they think is certain death. Post-plane-crash injuries are shown, there's some danger to a dog, and one character's leg is caught in a bear trap. Isn't it great that this duo is dialoguing their wit to beat the band and throwing snowballs while in major major pain. What do Ben and Ashley learn … Ben disagrees; it would be suicide to leave the safety of the wreckage. I absolutely loved it!! Then it had humor and pathos, a strong heroine and a very strong and morally upright hero. In terms of diversity, half the main cast (which is all of two characters) is female, and the other half is black. I should have known better—movies never follow the book completely, but this one was not e. I was so excited to watch the movie after reading the book. I like adventure and survival tales, but all too often it's filled with gruesome details that turn my stomach. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. And despite her impending marriage and his mysterious past, the pair find themselves drawn to each other during their ordeal. My heart was twisted between wanting them to find love and staying true to their loves. It had many of the things I love. Expect scenes of mountain trek peril, but there's no graphic violence. Good film into they decided to add a soppy scene after that it turned into a corny romance dont bother. I also enjoyed the manner in which it was written, very good flow and delivery. We can see where this going even if the good doc already has a wife. © Common Sense Media. Builds them a house on a beach for their ashes?

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