Whats the story when a snowstorm strands former professional hockey player eric lemarque josh hartnett atop a mountain for eight days, he is forced to face his past and come to terms with his personal demons and rediscover the power of faith within him in order to survive. Miracle on the mountain is the story of the eight days he spent in the wilderness trying to survive while also dealing with a meth habit. Eric lemarque, a onetime olympic hockey player, was also an avid snowboarder who, in february of 2004, lost his way in the high sierra mountains. Miracle on the mountain is a harrowing tale of survival based on the true story of eric lemarque. Allstarsignature entertainment y ou wait ages for a movie about survival on a snowy mountainside, and two come along at once. Miracle on the mountain, lacks tension and credibility. Oct 12, 2017 making like james franco in 127 hours, josh hartnett fights for his life in the foreboding sierra nevadas in 6 below. Be the first to watch, comment, and share indie trailers.
Josh hartnett takes a cold punt on the real world in 6 below 6 below is a welltimed arrival, a true story about how an olympic ice hockey player survives stranded in a snowstorm, writes james mottram. Based on true events, the film tells the story of former professional hockey player, eric lemarque, who, after seeking some time alone with nature, finds himself stranded in the mountains for eight days during a fierce snowstorm. On the sixth of february in 2004, 34yearold eric lemarque was in a dark place. Miracle on the mountain, based on the incredible true story of professional hockey player eric lemarque, arrives in cinemas nationwide october 12 only october 2, 2017 josh hartnett stars in the riveting adventure, based on the life and survival of former professional and olympic hockey player eric lemarque.
Miracle on the mountain, the incredible true story of eric lemarque, to cinemas on october 12. Miracle on the mountain is a 2017 american survival drama film directed by scott waugh and written by madison turner, based on the nonfiction book crystal clear by eric lemarque and davin seay. Inspirational true story of eric lemarque coming to theaters fall 2017 an adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the back country of the high sierras where he is pushed to the limits of human endurance and forced to battle his own personal demons as he fights for survival. While the 39yearold actor has appeared in a smattering of projects for both film and television over. It stars josh hartnett, mira sorvino, sarah dumont and jason cottle, and tells the true story of former professional hockey player eric. Very compelling and with a timely message, the movie depicts a breath taking and breathless adventure of endurance and courage.
Feb 18, 2018 interview with eric lemarque 6 below 6 below is the incredible true story of eric lemarque, the former pro hockey player and olympian who survived for eight days after becoming lost in the high sierra. This true story follows former olympian eric lemarques physical and emotional struggle to survive when a snowstorm strands him atop the high sierras. It stars josh hartnett, mira sorvino, sarah dumont and jason cottle, and tells the true story of former professional hockey player eric lemarque, who finds himself stranded in the high sierras. Interview with eric lemarque 6 below stack jb hifi. Coming to terms with his personal demons, he soon rediscovers the power of faith while fighting for survival.
Former professional hockey player eric lemarque finds himself stranded on a mountain during a fierce snowstorm. An adrenaline seeking snowboarder gets lost in a massive winter storm in the. Thats not intended to disparage the efforts of lead actor josh hartnett. Miracle on the mountain, is being called his comeback. A freezing survival movie to prepare us for the winter to come.
As a true survival tale, it is an example of the human ability to persevere, but the film sacrifices storytelling in service to a specific message. In order to survive the harsh frozen wasteland of the backcountry, he must face his past, come to terms with his personal demons, and rediscover the power of faith and hope. A lasting problem of 6 below is how rote the plot is. Oct 12, 2017 fathom events and momentum pictures bring 6 below. Making like james franco in 127 hours, josh hartnett fights for his life in the foreboding sierra nevadas in 6 below.
Years after surviving mammoth mountain ordeal, eric lemarque. Me before you, the hunger games films, adrift is based on the inspiring true story of two sailors who set out to journey across the ocean from. Miracle on the mountain dvd, 2017 at the best online prices at ebay. Check out the new trailer starring josh hartnett, mira sorvino, and sarah dumont. In fact, without the considerable talents of idris elba and kate winslet, 6 below suffers from a charisma deficit. The films subtitle miracle on the mountain belies the fact that this is not to be a tragedy, and that we the audience are going through the motions of. Miracle on the mountain, a fittingly chilly but dramatically. When a snowstorm strands former professional hockey player eric lemarque josh hartnett atop the sierra nevada mountains for eight days, he is forced to face his past and come to terms with his personal demons and rediscover the power of faith within him in order to survive. Miracle on the mountain is that it is a cheaply made, religious antidrug movie masquerading as a standard hollywood film. With josh hartnett, mira sorvino, sarah dumont, kale culley. He survives physically and spiritually after being stranded atop the high sierra nevada mountains for eight days.
Years after surviving mammoth mountain ordeal, eric. Miracle on the mountain facing death while trudging through a frozen wilderness turns out to be remarkably unexciting in this factbased drama. Under the hold of meth, eric makes a decision for one final run, even though a storm is fast approaching. Addicted to crystal meth, eric sets out to snowboard on the mountain, leaving behind his warm, and heavy clothing to protect against the elements. For a true story, its unbelievable in that it actually occurred, very close to never coming backso that part is amazing. Miracle on the mountain blandly echo these and other movies, but it also gently steps around the issues that could set it apart. Miracle on the mountain is a new movie about the true survival story of snowboarder eric lemarque in the sierra nevada for eight days. Miracle on the mountain, edited in 6k native using adobe premiere pro, brings lemarques true story to the big screen in vivid detail. Miracle on the mountain is a wonderful movie based on the incredible true story of professional hockey player eric lemarque. Directed by scott waugh act of valor and need for speed, and starring josh hartnett black hawk down, pearl harbor, 40 days and 40 nights and academy award winner mira sorvino mighty aphrodite, romy and michelles high school reunion and sarah dumont scouts guide to the zombie apocalypse, 6 below. Miracle maker dvd your entire family will love this christmas tale of hope, love, and miracles.
He again saw his life flash before his eyes during the filming of 6 below. A miracle might have happened for eric lemarque on the mountain, as the subtitle of 6 below claims, but none happens on the screen for viewers of scott waughs sincere but flatfooted retelling of his survival story. Allstarsignature entertainment y ou wait ages for a movie about survival on a. Miracle on the mountain starring josh hartnett in this drama on directv. Whats the story when a snowstorm strands former professional hockey player eric lemarque josh hartnett atop a mountain for eight days, he is forced to face his past and come to terms with his personal demons and rediscover.
Miracle on the mountain tells the incredible true story of eric lemarque. When a snowstorm strands eric lemarque atop a mountain for 8 days, he is forced to face his past and rediscover his faith in order to survive. Following its exclusive cinema premiere in theaters across america on thursday, october 12, 2017, the film will be available on demand and digital hd on friday, october, 2017. Miracle on the mountain, which depicts the events that cost him his legs but ultimately led him to break his drug. Walt disney pictures presents eight below, the thrilling tale of incredible friendship between eight amazing sled dogs and their guide jerry paul walker. Miracle on the mountain, based on the incredible true story of professional hockey player eric lemarque, arrives in cinemas nationwide october 12 only october 2, 2017 josh hartnett stars in the riveting adventure, based on the life and survival of former. Miracle on the mountain 2017 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. Josh hartnett takes a cold punt on the real world in 6 below. The films subtitle miracle on the mountain belies the fact that this is not to be a tragedy, and that we the audience are going through the motions of josh hartnett feeling cold for ninety minutes. New movie tells true story of snowboarder surviving in.