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  • First Descent
  • Opened December 2, 2005 | Runtime:1 hr. 50 min.
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  • PG-13
    brief strong language and a momentary drug reference
  • The documentary First Descent chronicles the rebellious, inspiring and sometimes controversial rise of snowboarding—as seen through the eyes of the snowboarders setting the standards and breaking the boundaries of this worldwide phenomenon. Read More
  • Director: Kemp Curly,Kevin Harrison
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Documentary

First Descent Critic Reviews

Metascore®51 out of 100 | Mixed or average reviews

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 83
    Entertainment Weekly | Gregory Kirschling

    First Descent is not as eloquent, and thus not as electrifying, as Stacy...

  • 75
    Chicago Tribune | Jessica Reaves

    Visually, this is one of the most arresting sports documentaries in years, and...

  • 70
    The Onion (A.V. Club) | Nathan Rabin

    Entertainingly captures the camaraderie and spirit of competition among the...

  • 70
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Thomas

    As a result, what should have been a thrilling 90-minute sport adventure runs...

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Avg. Fan Rating:
Average Rating = 3.3 out of 5
Metascore®:
51 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews

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