Touching the Void
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Movie Reviews of Touching the Void
Movie Review: The alpine method on Siula Grande
Summary: 5 Stars
Macdonald chose an unorthodox approach in superimposing the narrative by the two climbers (Joe and Simon) to the segments of the climb filmed on the mountain itself (and in the Alps) by two superb climbers and by two excellent actors.
The movie is sparse, with the words themselves a backdrop to the silence known by every climber, a silence that is filled by total focus on action and self preservation. The cinematography on the mountain was spectacular.
yet this film is not only about climbing. It is a testimony to human endurance, will-to-live and relationship with the elements as well as a testimony to friendship and decision-making when the going gets tough. What would you do if you were Simon? What would I do? The realness of this movie left me with something real.
Movie Review: Astonishing testimony to man's endurance.
Summary: 5 Stars
This unique docu-drama recreates an ill-fated expedition to scale the treacherous unclimbed West face of Silua Grande in the Andes.
The achingly beautiful landscapes and the 5.1 surround sound combine effectively to draw the viewer in and, I swear, you will feel that wind-chill!
Impeccably acted and spliced with frequent interviews with the real climbers, it weaves quite a surreal spell on the viewer, especially when one climber, having suffered a serious injury, undergoes exhaustion-induced hallucinations. I've got that damn Boney M song stuck in MY head now!
Interesting extras - the making of and what happened next, complement this astonishing DVD, that will surely appeal to devotees of many different genres.
An essential purchase.
Movie Review: Fantastic Story - and the Extra Features Make It Even Better!
Summary: 5 Stars
You will never believe that a re-enacted documentary can grip you like you are watching it live - until you see this movie. It makes Hollywood's actioners pale in comparison. I would like the film even if I knew nothing about climbing; as a climber, it is an incredible true journey into our deepest fears. The DVD I have has additional features about the making of the movie and the return of the men to their mountain; the honest look at the long-term impacts of this event is worth the price of the whole DVD. As a Christian, it was heart-rending to hear Joe disavow any spiritual faith, even after living through such a harrowing ordeal. But he told what he felt . . . for me, I'm glad I know the Rock when I'm climbing on rocks. Great movie!Movie Review: Touching the Void touched me deeply
Summary: 5 Stars
I first heard about this DVD through an on-line rental service. It was a recommended documentary which sounded interesting. But interesting is an understatement! I loved this movie. I couldn't get it out of my head. I began telling friends and family about the story. I immediately bought the book so I could learn more of the two climbers and their story.
The DVD does a wonderful job. And the actors had great performances. They were totally convincing. The viewer has the feeling that he is right there on the face of those cliffs and glaciers.
I would suggest this movie to everyone. It doesn't matter that you're not a mountain climber. It matters that you are human and can feel what it's like to be fighting for your life!
Movie Review: WOW!!!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Touching The Void is a tense, gripping and one nerve shredding movie.
The film tells the ture story of two rock climbers, in a battle against the weather to make it to the top and for one of them a desperate bid to survive the climb down.
The film contains interviews with the two who climbed this mountain,and shows reinactments of there ordeal, some of the scenes in this film is well and truly jaw-dropping and it's sometimes hard to watch, especially the one who got left behind and to see what he went trough just go to show you how the human body can withstand so much pain.
So if you want to a film about human endurance and the will to survive in extreme events then this film is for you.