Good, but hides the true horror

Rating: 6/10 (22 December 2015)

Everest is a very, very harsh place. It feels like for the major duration, the true harshest and bitterness is painted over. Reading a few blogs uncovers horrors this film doesn't even remotely touch on. Early scenes almost float around 'The Beach' - people partying, having fun. There's no true connection to the sacrifices that people have made to be there. Yes, it costs upwards of $50k - what was the true cost of earning that money to buy your way in?
Yes, it's verging on EPIC. Yes, the audio is fantastic. Yes, the visuals are superb. Yes, you probably will enjoy it.
It just constantly feels like a very missed opportunity to tell the true story of people who have died chasing a dream that probably can't be completely fulfilled.
If you want to see 'real' mountaineering, watch 'Touching the Void'.
6.9/10