Jul 17, 2023Evelyn_Carnahan_OConnell rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Honestly, for me, this is the absolute best kind of disaster documentary:
- the story is ABSOLUTELY bonkers from start to finish
- the climbers themselves are narrating (so you know they somehow managed to survive)
- I never need to worry…
Jul 11, 2023Punnoval rated this title 1 out of 5 stars
The story behind "Touching the Void" could have been a good documentary. Instead, we get this half-hearted (at best) re-enactment using actors to impersonate the actual people.
There is neither background information on the climbers nor…
Dec 24, 2015Monolith rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Joe Simpson is simply a remarkable human being. His extraordinary tenacity and courage in facing such insurmountable obstacles was unfathomable. Excruciating pain, unforgivable terrain, crippling fear... Unreal. I don't have high praise…
Apr 09, 2013HereHere rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Crazy, unbelievable stories of survival. Lots of luck involved, both bad luck and good luck, mixed in with stupidity and brilliance, with a huge dose of misery. What is really intriguing is how they could have possibly filmed it so…
Jan 28, 2012modestgoddess rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Very well presented. Something to give anyone the screaming willies about mountain climbing, whether you had ever contemplated doing it or not. Captivating true story of grit and determination and the will to live.
Jan 15, 2011MeReneG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A remarkable tale of coincidences, individual strength -- emotional and physical -- and perseverance, difficult decisions, and survival in the face of almost certain death.
Impressive scenery and cinematography.
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Touching the Void