
Cry from the Mountain
1985

2005
PGDirector
Neil Kinsella
Runtime
91 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
Manhattan fireman Mark Decker visits, for the first time, his Steven in his ex Emma's new apartment in one of her dad Donald Richardson's development estates, at the foot of Diamand-back Mountain. But Don's ambitious executive Stewart Hancock, who dreams of his own firm, has been cutting too many corners, at the expense of safety, causing a landslide. Mark gets trapped with Steven and the new concierge Harold, who knows everything about an additional danger: rattlesnakes awoken early from hibernation. Now Mark discovers artistic, nerdy Steven only did 'manly' stuff in the city because dad-son time is so rare. While they soldier on, landscape architect Emma discovers the truth and counters Stewart's plan B to literally cover it up.
Overall Score
Limited
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks visible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. Interpersonal dynamics are framed through traditional familial and romantic lenses, providing no engagement with queer identities.
Gender Representation
The narrative offers slight nuance by portraying Steven as artistic and nerdy, disrupting monolithic masculinity. Emma provides professional agency as a landscape architect, though the survival plot remains male-centric.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The cast reflects a relatively homogeneous demographic centered on Western archetypes. There is no evidence of significant racial blending or diverse casting to challenge historical norms.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The film critiques corporate malfeasance and greed through a standard cautionary tale. It focuses on individual accountability rather than a systemic deconstruction of Western institutions.
Disability Representation
There is no evidence of characters with visible or invisible disabilities. Struggles are primarily physical and environmental, such as surviving landslides and wildlife.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Landslide operates as a conventional disaster drama that prioritizes genre tropes over social subversion. While it offers a minor critique of corporate ethics, the narrative remains tethered to traditional structures. The film provides some depth to masculine archetypes through Steven's non-traditional traits, but fails to engage with broader intersectional identities. The focus remains on socioeconomic friction and environmental survival. Ultimately, the work lacks significant representation across most categories, functioning primarily as a standard survival thriller with a homogeneous cast.
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!
Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.