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What is the best skiing movie?


Aspen Extreme is the only skiing movie that comes to mind--what are some others and how do they rank?

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It's unfortunate that there aren't more movies about skiing. Most of the ones that are coming to my mind are just movies that feature a few scenes with skiing, and they are:

Better Off Dead, Dumb and Dumber, and Bridget Jones 2.
Skiing is not the primary focus of these movies, but I think it makes for an interesting and hilarious setting in each example.

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Not a skiing movie per se, but For Your Eyes Only.

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I think I am the only one in the world that liked "Ski Patrol." Cheap... CHEAP laughs, but OK.

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hmmm...I can think of about 2 or 3 off the top of my head, Ski School, Ski School 2, Hot Dog...what's that Robert Redford/Gene Hackman ski movie...awesome movie...Downhill Racer. Classic. There is also the Snowball Express which is a good family classic that I've always loved. There's Copper Mountain with Jim Carrey and Alan Thicke...these are seriously just off the top of my head because I've been in search of ski movies in general just because I like skiing. There is also Out Cold...Winter Break with Eddie Kaye, which I actually rented...don't bother it wasn't that great. The man who skied everest is one that I'm waiting to get it's more of a documentary though...those are all I can think of.

So, here is the list that I have.

Downhill Racer
Ski School
Ski School 2
Hot Dog
Snowball Express
Copper Mountain
Out Cold
Winter Break
The Man Who Skied Everest

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Anything by Warren Miller. Though, those are documentaries. "Steep and Deep" is a lot of fun.

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Fire, Ice & Dynamite...not just about skiing, some crazy race, it is quite weird too...it does have Roger Moore!!! even though he sucks hahaha!! haven't seen it in quite awhile.
Frostbite...more snowboarding don't think there is much skiing, it's no Out Cold but still watchable.

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Hot Dog! definitely has to be considered the best ski movie. I love Aspen Extreme though and think that its a worthy competitor to the throne.

"Don't be silly" - Bryce

"No, be silly!" - Franz

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Aspen Extreme certainly takes my vote! But, Winter Break, although it's slightly cheesy, is a close second. Plus, Winter Break also has a good soundtrack. And, kudos to MassiveG for the "Be Silly" reference. My friend and I still quote that on a weekly basis and we still laugh like crazy every time.

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Agreed; Hot Dog! Is the best. Followed closely by Adpen Extreme.

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Worst of the worst:
Snowboard Academy
http://imdb.com/title/tt0117676/

Starring Jim Varney (Ernest) and Corey Haim. It's really, really, bad.

They shot this terrible ski film at the mountain where I used to work as a ski instructor.

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Eh, as a kid i have to admit to having watched "Ski Patrol" (aka "POLICE ACADEMY ON SKIS") more then once..

More recently you had "EXTREME OPS"..

I've made it my mission in life to film the ultimate SKI movie. Still working out the script.... :P

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"Downhill Racer" isn't just a great skiing movie; it's a great movie period. It's in my top 25 film list.

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Hot Dog... The Movie (1984)

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