46
Metascore
7 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 83Christian Science MonitorDavid SterrittChristian Science MonitorDavid SterrittWhat makes the picture special is its muted atmosphere, its way of concentrating on the human dimensions of the plot without slipping into pathos, sensationalism, or even melodrama. [18 Nov 1982, p.19]
- 63The Associated PressBob ThomasThe Associated PressBob ThomasThe film has much to recommend it: great scenery, thrilling climbs, expert acting, Zinnemann's meticulous direction. But an oppressive melancholy overhangs the proceedings like an alpine mist, and the conclusion brings a feeling of hopelessness. [22 Nov 1982]
- 50The New York TimesJanet MaslinThe New York TimesJanet MaslinMost of the movie is simply about mountain climbing, something that is undoubtedly more thrilling to attempt than it is to watch.
- 40Time OutTime OutA film which creates drama more out of gesture and nuance than dialogue, and employs a lush setting which overwhelms instead of pointing up the characters' emotions.
- 38The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottThe Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottA sadly miscalculated affair, a frigidly uninvolving interlude of torpid romanticism: welcome to Shivering Heights. [08 Nov 1982]
- 25TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineFred Zinnemann waited 40 years to make this surprisingly lifeless film, a major disappointment from the acclaimed director of High Noon and From Here To Eternity.