Film Review: The Climb

Offbeat buddy picture champions long-haul friendships 

Mike (Michael Angelo Covino, l.)  drops some unsettling news on his longtime friend Kyle (Kyle Marvin) during an uphill bike ride.

Bay Area cinephiles were no doubt excited by the news that the Landmark Shattuck and Embarcadero theaters are re-opening today (at reduced capacity, and with strict health and safety protocols in place, of course). The chain has long been a showcase for indie film, and film fans can rejoice at returning to a venue for unique and quirky offerings. One of the theater’s grand re-opening films, The Climb, fits that description to a tee, and makes for a terrific first-time back viewing experience.

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