Vertical Limit (2000) Part Two with co-host Sarah

High-altitude chaos, nitro explosions, and questionable climbing decisions collideIn this second part of Review It Yourself’s deep dive into Vertical Limit, Sean and Sarah push further up the mountain—and deeper into the madness. From explosive set pieces to surprisingly brutal injuries, this episode breaks down everything that makes this cult climbing thriller unforgettable… for better and worse.Picking up where Part One left off, the conversation explores the film’s most intense sequences, including the deadly realities of high-altitude climbing, where your body is already failing long before the danger even begins . The hosts dive into the film’s logic (or lack of it), debating whether the action holds up or collapses under its own ambition—often hilariously.Expect plenty of sharp observations and laughs as they unpack the film’s wild choices, from characters making questionable survival decisions to the sheer physical toll of climbing up… and especially down. There’s also discussion of memorable moments that stuck with them since childhood, including some genuinely grim scenes involving injury and survival .By the end, Sean and Sarah reflect on whether Vertical Limit deserves its place as a cult favourite, or if it’s simply an over-the-top relic of early 2000s action cinema. Either way, it’s a film that sparks strong reactions—and makes for a highly entertaining review.If you enjoy film reviews with honest opinions, humour, and zero pretension, this episode delivers exactly that.🎧 What you’ll hear in this episode:A breakdown of Vertical Limit’s most intense and ridiculous momentsDiscussion of realism vs spectacle in extreme climbing filmsMemorable (and painful) injury scenes and survival momentsWhether the film still holds up todayTangents, laughs, and classic Review It Yourself banter📲 Follow & Contact Review It YourselfStay connected and join the conversation:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourselfReviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021Email: [email protected]💬 Support the PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, here’s how you can help support Review It Yourself:Follow/subscribe on your podcast platformLeave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyShare the episode with friends who love film discussionsEngage on social media and let us know your thoughtsEvery bit of support helps the podcast grow and keeps new episodes coming.Film Reviews Without the Faff—just honest opinions, debate, and a lot of fun. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.