Outstanding Performances save Poor Storytelling,

Rating: 8/10 (2 October 2015)

Everest is a great movie with a well developed storyline and a fantastic cast. It's a very intense movie for the most part, certainly the last thirty minutes are hard to watch, I found myself constantly looking away and you will be at the edge of your seat throughout, it's all the more terrifying to know that this is based on a true story. The film definitely has its flaws on storytelling, it lingers for a long time where nothing really happens and everything appears too safe, it jumps around to different characters too often, it wanted to give each of them as much depth as possible, but because there is so many, we are left with having no character that feels fully developed, it dosen't really have a lead role, which is something I feel every movie should have, this leaves it feeling like it's not using its full potential. The cast is definitely the movies highlight, it's a star studded, ensemble cast, and there really isn't a weak performance, the best moments definitely come from the phone calls between Jason Clarke and Keira Knightley, as well as Josh Brolin and Robin Wright, the one on one scenes between a husband and wife for all four cast members is very passionate and they give their all for every scene. It may have its weaknesses, but Everest is still a very intense and well acted film that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good drama.
A deadly snow storm causes catastrophe for a large group of climbers on Mount Everest.
Best Performance: Josh Brolin Worst Performance: Elizabeth Debicki