The Eiger Sanction
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Movie Reviews of The Eiger Sanction
Movie Review: Classic Eastwood Flic, w/ much more
Summary: 4 Stars
This is the peak of Eastwood in his earliest prime. Perhaps a bit tacky in some ways, but intentional tackiness is always a good for a laugh. When one mixes Eastwood's sense of humor with some of the absolute finest (and REAL) mountaineering sequences ever filmed, you end up with the Eiger Sanction. If you've got 2 or 3 good friends, spend a Saturday afternoon watching this film over a few beers. Enjoy it for what it is. Learn some of the funniest lines in film history, such as: "Does your physical condition preclude you from getting to the point?"...
Eastwood insisted on doing all his own climbing scenes, and this was one of the reasons he ended up the director: No one else would do it! Moreover, one of the technical advisors, a world class climber, much respected among mountaineers, was killed during production on Eiger. This film was no laughing matter to those who created it.
All in all, one of my favorite Clint Eastwood films, and one of the finest... and funniest.. mountaineering films of all time.
Movie Review: Eastwood in a different kind of role
Summary: 4 Stars
"The Eiger Sanction" is a gutsy spy drama that was a departure for Eastwood from his western and Dirty Harry style roles. Or was it? Clint is a retired assassin, and is somewhat short on the theory of mercy. In this way his character in The Eiger Sanction has more parallels to his other roles of that day than one would think.
A renowned mountain climber in the public eye, Clint is chosen to join a multi-national climbing team facing off against the Eiger, one of the toughest climbs in Europe. The catch? International intrigue concerning a stolen formula and a man who killed one of Clint's best friends ... a man who'd saved his life, not to mention a threat to Clint himself from his past.
George Kennedy and Jack Cassidy play important roles well. Clint's training for the climb, and footage of mountain climbing in the USA and Europe make this film a unique and interesting experience. If you are an Eastwood fan and have somehow missed this mid 70s release, check it out. You'll like it.
Movie Review: One of the best climbing films ever
Summary: 4 Stars
This movie has some of the best vintage climbing footage ever. Clint's "training" climb in Utah is really fun to watch. It is a peek back in time at a sport that has evolved rapidly over the past 20 years. Hob nail boots, "bongers", manky pitons, and hemp rope make for some real nail biting footage. Clint leads a fantastic stemmed chimney (while on top rope?) were the camera man uses some ground breaking rope work.The footage of the Eiger is passable. It is interesting seeing what was considered cutting edge climbing back then. The pitches they were climbing would be considered novice routes today, provided the weather held.
Plot? Who cares! It is classic Eastwood, full of meaningless one-liners. He's always retired from something, isn't he? One of my favorites. Got to love those bathing beauties at his buddy's "swinger's ranch"!
If you're a climber or an Eastwood fan, you MUST check this one out! If you're not either, then odds are you won't appreciate it.
Movie Review: The Eiger Sanction Holds Up
Summary: 4 Stars
Clint Eastwood's "The Eiger Sanction" was made in 1975 and was, at that time, an excellent action thriller. Viewing it again recently, I was surprised at how well it has held up. This is due mostly to the location shoots - filmed in Monument Valley and in the Swiss Alps instead of on a Hollywood soundstage. These guys really went up there and filmed those climbing sequences for real (including star and director Eastwood, who was about 45 at the time), and that just can't be faked. The spy story is also pretty good, there is an excellent supporting performance by Jack Cassidy, and Vonetta McGee and George Kennedy lend solid support. Also, John Williams' pre-Star Wars score is hauntingly jazzy and suspenseful. Check this one out.Movie Review: Eiger Sanction - Worth Watching for Eastwood's Climbing Scenes
Summary: 4 Stars
Several movies about mountain climbing/rock climbing have been made over the years; the Eiger Sanction is probably the best as far as realistic climbing scenes go. The movie is older (1975) and suffers from some cheesy script at times, but there's enough classic Eastwood dialogue interspersed to make it worthwhile. I was intrigued to learn that Clint Eastwood took rock climbing lessons and actually did all the scenes himself--these alone make the film worth watching.