Pure Adventure!

Rating: 7/10 (19 September 2015)

Based on the real events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, 'Everest' is Pure Adventure! Its Visually Stunning, the 3D Effects are top-class & the Terrific Ensemble Cast Delivers!
'Everest' Synopsis: A climbing expedition on Mt. Everest is devastated by a severe snow storm. Havoc Follows...
Considering this is a True-Story, its heartbreaking to know how many lives were lost to the monstrous beast. However, cinematically, 'Everest' works pretty well as great entertainment. You watch the primary characters prepare & face the storm, with the pace & the visual splendor keeping you engrossed. While the first-hour warms up, its the second-hour that will leave you at the edge-of-your-seat! You will more than once, catch hold of your seat, just out of sheer tension.
William Nicholson & Simon Beaufoy's Screenplay begins well & only keeps getting better as it progresses. It re-tells a frightening tale, with sharpness. The Production Design is perfect. Baltasar Kormákur's Direction is skilled. But its Salvatore Totino's Cinematography that turns 'Everest' into a visual marvel. The film has been captured stunningly & almost every frame, offers perfection. Mick Audsley's is superbly done. The 3D Effects are among the best I've seen in a long time. Dario Marianelli's Score is enchanting.
Performance-Wise: Jason Clarke, Josh Brolin, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Keira Knightley, Emily Watson & Jake Gyllenhaal, all add to a tremendous ensemble. They lead 'Everest' with conviction.
On the whole, 'Everest' is worth your time & money. It will leave you spell-bound, at most parts. Go For It!