Rating: Summary: "Extreme Ops" Review: "Extreme Ops" was a horrible title. The plot was horrible. And director Christian Dugary's direction was terrible as well. There were no production values and the actors looked very confused. The only good thing about this mess of a movie is Bridgit Wilson-Sampres, and the incredible camra work mixed with some good action. Over all this movie was terrible. But Wilson-Sampras and the great cimematography are the only things you will want to see in this film. ** stars out of five.
Rating: Summary: Extreme OOOOOPPPPPSSSS Review: After watching this movie back in November of 2002 with friends, we renamed the movie from "Extreme Ops" to "Extreme Ooooppppsss"One of the major "plot" points for the movie can be seen about 5 minutes into it. Unfortunately that point isn't revisited until MUCH, MUCH later. In between, the extreme skiiers and company are busy trying to film scenes for a Japanese business man and his daughter. There are a lot of high flying action shots but that wasn't enough to keep me and my friends interested. Not recommended for anyone unless you like to have a good laugh at how bad this movie is.
Rating: Summary: Extreme Ops - An adrenaline junkies dream! Review: Extreme Ops is a surprisingly good movie. I had some reservations about seeing this movie upon seeing the trailers for it. It, to me, looked like just another teenager's type movie until they added the element of terrorists to it. The premise: A group of commercial makers, including young extreme athletes, take the task of making a commercial out of a skier being just ahead of an avalanche. They opt to make this commercial in the Austrian Alps. On the flight over, they read about a Serbian terrorist who's killed in a plane crash. Once they're at their site, we find out that the Serbian terrorist in fact, is not dead and only faked his death. Herein lays the premise of the movie, Serbian terrorists being frustrated like crazy trying to kill these adrenaline junkies. Overall, a very well made movie that has some pretty amazing skiing and stunts. Definitely a worthwhile movie that will stave off the wait until the holidays bigger movies start hitting the theaters in a couple weeks.
Rating: Summary: Predictable Review: EXTREME OPS is about a group of extreme snowboarders/skiers (including Devon Sawa and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras) who travel to Austria to film a commercial. After some shenanigans, they get kicked out of their hotel and decide to rent an under-construction resort. Unfortunately, an escaped war criminal is also staying there, and he tries to kill the group. The plot is completely unbelievable, and the characters are paper-thin. Devon Sawa has an especially embarrasing part, and frankly he is way too out of shape to be believable as a world-class snowboarder. Fortunately, some of the stunt sequences are enjoyable, saving this turkey from a one-star review. The best stunt scene occurs when two of the characters are being chased through the resort by some dobermans (I know it sounds lame!). In addition, some viewers will likely enjoy the snowboarding scenes, and the scenery is beautiful. Just don't look too closely at the close-ups, because they're pretty terrible. The film was nominated for Best Specialty Stunt from the World Stunt Awards (alongside Die Another Day, XXX, & Blue Crush).
Rating: Summary: Interesting Stunt Sequences, Terrible Plot Review: EXTREME OPS is about a group of extreme snowboarders/skiers (including Devon Sawa and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras) who travel to Austria to film a commercial. After some shenanigans, they get kicked out of their hotel and decide to rent an under-construction resort. Unfortunately, an escaped war criminal is also staying there, and he tries to kill the group. The plot is completely unbelievable, and the characters are paper-thin. Devon Sawa has an especially embarrasing part, and frankly he is way too out of shape to be believable as a world-class snowboarder. Fortunately, some of the stunt sequences are enjoyable, saving this turkey from a one-star review. The best stunt scene occurs when two of the characters are being chased through the resort by some dobermans (I know it sounds lame!). In addition, some viewers will likely enjoy the snowboarding scenes, and the scenery is beautiful. Just don't look too closely at the close-ups, because they're pretty terrible. The film was nominated for Best Specialty Stunt from the World Stunt Awards (alongside Die Another Day, XXX, & Blue Crush).
Rating: Summary: DOWNHILL UPHILL SIDEWAYS UPSIDE DOWN RACING Review: EXTREME OPS packs a real wallop with some of its outstanding mind-boggling ski/snowboard sequences. The scenery is breathtaking and there is one long tense scene involving dangling on the side of the Alps. Other than that, we have a standard plot that doesn't move quick enough and some cardboard performances particularly from Bridgette Wilson Sampras and Rupert Graves. Perennial bad boy Rufus Sewell seems lost in the role of a hero, and Devon Sawa hops around like one of the 17 year cicadas. BUT who cares? The action sequences are outstanding and it's an enjoyable diversion. Still the best ski scenes on film are from ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, and they didn't use CGI!
Rating: Summary: DOWNHILL UPHILL SIDEWAYS UPSIDE DOWN RACING Review: EXTREME OPS packs a real wallop with some of its outstanding mind-boggling ski/snowboard sequences. The scenery is breathtaking and there is one long tense scene involving dangling on the side of the Alps. Other than that, we have a standard plot that doesn't move quick enough and some cardboard performances particularly from Bridgette Wilson Sampras and Rupert Graves. Perennial bad boy Rufus Sewell seems lost in the role of a hero, and Devon Sawa hops around like one of the 17 year cicadas. BUT who cares? The action sequences are outstanding and it's an enjoyable diversion. Still the best ski scenes on film are from ON HER MAJESTY'S SECRET SERVICE, and they didn't use CGI!
Rating: Summary: Better than I expected (view of a boarder) Review: First and formost, this is an extreme sports (specifically snowboarding) movie. If you don't snowboard, you probably won't enjoy it as much as I did. To give credit where credit is due, the plot isn't about some boarders who get in the way of some terrorists and decide to kick some butt. It's about some snowboarders shooting a commerial who get in the way of some terrorists and are trying to get there heck out of there when they realize what's up. The stunts are no doubt over the top, just as you would expect, and the characters all contribute some good humor. Don't put on huge expectations, and you'll be rewarded with a good ride.
Rating: Summary: best sporting movie ever Review: i found that this movie had a great plot, excellent acting, and awesome stunts. with several plot twists, i was kept on the edge of my seat through the entire movie. the DVD is excellent, and something i would reccomend for ownership to anyone extreme enough to take it. this film is fun for all ages! the kids will love the stunts, and mom and dad will appreciate the positive, underlying messages in the content. definantly a must see, and the movie of the year, every year.
Rating: Summary: Pretty Lame Review: I rented this movie on VHS because that was teh only formate they had. I think its pretty FReaking Lame. The Sport Sequeces are cool, but aside from that it was very boring. Basicly i Think this movie was yet another example of Hollywood Movie Trash.
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