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Old 09-26-2015, 04:37 PM
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Just saw that movie today.....well made, enjoyable...but a bit confusing to me....never having climbed a mountain..will have to research it.......like base camp, camp numbers...how far from each other....how far did the group walk each day, temperatures. But, I would recommend it.
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To me, that's sort of like the movie "Titanic". First half of the movie is leading up to the disaster, second half is watching everybody die.
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To me, that's sort of like the movie "Titanic". First half of the movie is leading up to the disaster, second half is watching everybody die.
Never thought of it that way! Actually, I never did watch the "new" version of T......I guess because for that reason.....but did watch on tv a long time ago an old, black & white version of same.....knowing the outcome....
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I highly recommend the book, "Into Thin Air" that the movie is based on.
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I don't watch movies where the endings are bad.
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I never go to see a movie when I already know the ending. Especially with the cost of tickets today!
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Never understood why climb a mountain that so many climbers have lost their lives doing so. I know it's bragging rights to make it up to the top and back, but I'd choose a smaller mountain and climb it twice. LOL
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Just got back from seeing "Everest" in 3-D at an IMAX theater. I am exhausted!! Great movie, great cinematography too. I have been to Nepal and all the local scenes were realistic. I understand what drives those to climb, but can't imagine the physical toll it takes. This movie gives a pretty good look at it.
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Originally Posted by Jeanne S View Post
Just got back from seeing "Everest" in 3-D at an IMAX theater. I am exhausted!! Great movie, great cinematography too. I have been to Nepal and all the local scenes were realistic. I understand what drives those to climb, but can't imagine the physical toll it takes. This movie gives a pretty good look at it.
Yes, I too saw it in 3-D......and "surround sound".... Ouch to the ears.......yes, the cinematography was good....not a place I would like to visit, but anyway, since I posted the original, have done some research.......and answered some of my own questions.....but the why of it is beyond my desire to achieve......
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Originally Posted by Geri B View Post
Just saw that movie today.....well made, enjoyable...but a bit confusing to me....never having climbed a mountain..will have to research it.......like base camp, camp numbers...how far from each other....how far did the group walk each day, temperatures. But, I would recommend it.
You can read the book into thin air, it was written by John krakauer, who was on this expedition, it explains a lot.
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