6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain – A Frosty Flick Worth Watching?

Folks, let me tell you about a little film called “6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain.” You might or might not have heard of it — it’s one of those movies that creep up on you like an unscheduled fika. Starring the charismatic Josh Hartnett (remember him?), it’s based on a true story of survival, which instantly makes it interesting, if not a little “how-did-that-happen” implausible.

Now, I can’t say Eric LeMarque’s ordeal is something I’d want any part of. Getting stuck in a snowstorm is not my idea of a Friday night. Here, Hartnett takes us on a helter-skelter ride of human endurance and fridge-like temperatures. You end up asking yourself if you’d be able to endure such madness. I’m not sure I could handle the cold with my winter jacket on, let alone stranded in a storm. I remember getting lost during a skiing trip in Sälen. It was terrifying yet weirdly comical–-though, rest assured, my drama was less Hollywood blockbuster, more clumsy Swede.

Mira Sorvino plays Hartnett’s concerned mother, adding a warm layer of emotional depth. I found myself going “aw” every time she was on screen. She’s not just there for decoration—her role does give the movie this emotional canvas to paint on. And let’s not forget Scott Waugh, the director. He orchestrates the snow like Vivaldi does his Four Seasons – it’s a winter wonderland on the brink of disaster.

But, here’s the snag – it sometimes feels a bit predictable, like you’re watching the ski-lift circle around endlessly, stuck in its own mechanics. Little hiccups aside, there’s definitely a nugget of grit and heart in this film. Buckle up, sip a varm choklad, and mebbe give it a shot. You might just find it as warmly nostalgic as a childhood sledding trip down a hill in Gärdet, minus the frostbite!

Check the trailer below