I have a lot of problems with 'Three Peaks'. It's a short film stretched to feature length. Pet Peeve. I found a new pet peeve also. Movies in three languages with no subtitles. OK, I lied. Sometimes there were delayed English subtitles. I'm not joking. Perhaps this wasn't meant to be seen by an American audience. Wish I had received that memo yesterday. Visually and from a storytelling standpoint we have some meat, but it's either thoroughly overcooked or left raw. And that ending. What in the holy world of spicy mustard was that? Did I take hallucinogens? I want to meet the person who said 'Yes, this third act is perfect as is'. How about somebody take a pass or two at rewriting this could have been, but never will be psychological thriller Final Score: 1.7/10 (you'll be rooting for the Mountain!)

A valiant attempt at a nuanced mother, new lover, child relationship. Beautifully acted. The mother's character is not sufficiently developed. The situation feels universal. The dramatic tension is intrnse. The ending lacks credibility (hypothermia comes quicklynot slowly when immersed in ice water in winter clothing.)