A few too many twists and reversals make an otherwise watchable and reasonably intense thriller stretch credibility a little too far. Overall a goodish film, but could have benefited from a tighter, less flabby script, and more assured direction. In the final third of the film I started to get immensely frustrated at the way events were unfolding, and without wanting to spoil anything, I found the ending deeply unsatisfying. However, I don't feel that I wasted my time watching it, although I doubt that I'll watch it again.

It would be interesting to take a poll and learn if there is a consensus in choosing the most morally reprehensible resident of Sugar Mountain.First, there is the brother named Miles who hikes into the wilderness on the false pretense that he is lost in an Alaskan winter; he thereby endangers the lives of the honest people who form a posse to save him.Second, there is the other brother named Liam who is part of the plot, yet betrays his dear brother by sleeping with his girlfriend as the hoax is unfolding.Third, there is the woman named Lauren who sleeps with both brothers and also seems to be the one coming up with new ideas for a scam to sell lies to the media about her two boyfriends. When she decides to hook up with Liam for a one-nighter, she is doing so with the full knowledge that she is sleeping with her step-brother, which should be factored into the voting.Fourth, there is the local alcoholic sheriff and father of Lauren. He is on to the brothers' scam from the beginning, but is so incompetent that he is unable to arrest them.Fifth, there is the ironically named character Joe Bright. With more brawn than brains, Big Joe is eventually undone by his stupidity, as he seeks to extort money from the two brothers.The list goes on. The only truly likable character is sweet little Angie, who gives up an opportunity to travel to Paris in order pursue a romance with Liam. Unfortunately, Angie drops out of the film before it is half over.While the scenic grandeur of Alaska was apparent in the film, the overall narrative design seemed amateurish. In casting, it was difficult to believe the character relationships: the three young people seemed far too old for their youthful characters, and the sheriff seemed far too young to be Lauren's father.In the DVD version of "Sugar Mountain," there was included a fascinating short documentary entitled "Cold War." It told the story of female snipers originally recruited by Stalin during World War II. Apparently, the women continued to engage in terrorism in Alaska during the Cold War. That story might have served as a more engaging feature film for the producers of "Sugar Mountain."

don't waste your money or time. Nothing to recommend this movie. EVEN the scenery does not save it. I did watch the whole of the movie, but will not wish to revisit the content The acting was as poor as the story line - really, did you expect us to believe that tosh. Move along, find something that is believable in its content, as this one holds no believable content

This is the first time I'm commenting on IMDb simply because this movie is stunning.I can't understand why this movie is underrated.pretty sure it will take some higher ratings in the future.This movie was well written and well acted.Script was original with some twists in the tale.the film was well paced from the start to the end.Never heard of this film but i am glad that i found it. this one is quite unpredictable.being a horror/thriller fan i would love to see more films like this with better story line.Highly recommend this breathtaking flick. but this is not for everyone.stop reading this start watching it....