Is Autoroute Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2002)

📖 The Core Premise

Autoroute stands as a 2002 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Adventure, Documentary landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "Full throttle climbing in Switzerland. Autoroute captures the full-throttle climbing odyssey of Americans Dave Graham, Luke Parady and Joe Kinder as they test themselves on the most difficult boulders and cliffs in Switzerland and France. Witness Graham makes the second ascent of Passion (14d), third ascent of Speed (14d), first ascent of La Foon (14d), and the first ascent of Bah Bah Black Sheep (14c/d). Additionally, autoroute profiles Swiss native Stephan Siegrist, climbing his amazing 26 pitch sport route, La Vida el Silbar on the Eiger's 6,000' North Face; Alex Huber on his unrepeated creation Black Power in Austria; and Lisa Rands sending in Tralenta, France."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Autoroute, even the presence of Dave Graham struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Adventure. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Autoroute worth your time? If you appreciate Adventure, Documentary films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Autoroute misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 52 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.