Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
Hadrina
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
Robert Joyner
The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
minigonche
It starts out as a typical climbing movie, where a couple of ambitious occidental climbers take on one of mother's nature jewels. It quickly turns into a story of strength, endurance and human condition.The way Joe and Simon tell the story will immediately make you feel humbled, they are honest, compassionate and will let into their most character building experience. Both their souls can be seen through their eyes when they talk, trying to tell us what was like to be 25, strong, ambitious and how much different they are now.You will feel claustrophobic, empathetic and will understand why mountaineering gives you brothers for life.
Thomas Vanhoutte
As someone who is into high altitude hiking i can definitely relate to the dangers and loneliness of the mountains.Stories like this prove once again that real life is the greatest drama. This is exactly why movies do not always need to be entirely scripted for it to have an interesting story.This movie is not just about mountaineering, it gives us a better look at the human mind. Most of us have been there, a crossroad where we must decide to either keep going forward, or wait it out until everything goes completely dark.This is not just about climbing mountains, it is about life and the importance of going forward, however dire the situation becomes.In a way, climbing is the struggle of life. For me, that is why i enjoy the mountains. It makes me understand life better. I highly recommend this movie, even if you just want to see human drama. One of the best i have seen so far.
tnrcooper
In watching this amazing film with an increasingly unhinged jaw, I was pressed to wonder whether I could have done what Joe Simpson did. I wondered whether I would have the will to live, the determination, the sheer bloody-mindedness to do what he did. It's unfathomable how he descended the mountain on a broken leg. As to the appropriateness of his partner's decision to cut the rope, I think clearly Joe was going to drag him down the mountain. He was being dragged down the mountain, it had been a long time. The survivors and the man they had met who watched their camp tell an astonishing story. The story really must be heard to be believed. The director, Kevin MacDonald doesn't get in the way of the story and his use of music and re- creations only enhance the story. You don't have to be a fan of climbing to like it. The strength of the human spirit will astonish you in this film.
kayden eryan
This film is a long drawn out boring documentary about 2 idiots. Its interesting if your a climber maybe.I'm sorry but these two idiots deserved everything. They asked for. I mean why would something not happen when you're climbing dangerous uncharted mountains. They were prepared to sacrifice their lives for stupid yuppie risks. They sound selfish and self absorbed and narcissistic spoilt rich brats.At the start one of the men says they didn't care about anyone or anything except there climbing. Have no sympathy for these 2 prats. Pair of selfish self absorbed toffs. Again IMDb high rating for terrible films shows peoples low level of intelligence and worship off narcissists.
