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Everest (2015)
Release Date: September 18, 2015
Cast: Jason Clarke, Ang Phula Sherpa, Thomas M. Wright, Jake Gyllenhaal, Naoko Mori, Josh Brolin, Michael Kelly, Sam Worthington, Emily Watson, Keira Knightley, Robin Wright
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Studio: Working Title Films, Walden Media, Universal Pictures
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Thriller
Rating: ★★★½☆☆
Review Spoilers: Low
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How far can you push the human body when climbing at the altitude of a flying 747? This question is answered in the newest thriller, ‘Everest.’ The newest movie details the events that transpired during the disastrous 1996 Summit Expedition to Everest – the highest mountain in the world (29,029 feet). The narrative mainly follows two expedition groups – Rob Hall’s Adventure Consultants (Jason Clarke) and Scott Fischer’s Mountain Madness (Jake Gyllenhaal); they were both commercial climbing groups.
Not only do you have to be a total badass and skilled mountaineer to climb Everest, you have to have the money. Modern day prices to climb Everest can range from $40,000 – $100,000 (depending on the luxuries you want) and back then in 1996 it was around $40,000 – $65,000.
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‘Everest’ brushes over these facts and merely shows you glimpses of the training the group goes through. You learn a little bit of backstory from each of the characters, but never too deep. The acting was good but I think the situations the actors/actresses were placed in made the movie worthwhile. Everyone shares a common goal and that is to get to the top. That one burning desire is what fuels the movie and passion. There are a few tear-jerking moments and the feeling of utter hopelessness.
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You feel the struggle the climbers are going through, do you leave the person to die or help and potentially die with them? It’s an inner moral battle that one fights when taking on the brutal force that is Mother Nature. Most people will say ‘screw that I’ll never do it,’ but some people will have that nagging voice asking them what if? Either-or, while Mother Nature is absolutely beautiful, she does not give a f*ck and neither does the stone-faced helicopter pilot (you’ll see what I mean when you watch the movie).
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IMAX 3D Worth It? Yes, very much yes. You feel the HUGE size of the mountain and it becomes a very immersive experience. This type of film demands to be viewed in IMAX…or if you want to save a few bucks go to a Harkins Cine Capri (if you’re in an area with Harkins Theaters).
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