Everest

2015 • 121 minutes

About this movie

Expert mountaineers Rob Hall (JASON CLARKE) and Scott Fischer (JAKE GYLLENHAAL) lead rival expeditions to scale the highest peak on Earth, Mount Everest. Their quest becomes dangerous when the fearless climbers collide head-on with one of the fiercest blizzards in the mountain’s history. Faced against impossible conditions, the limits of human spirit and physical endurance are put to the ultimate test in an epic struggle for survival in this chilling, edge-of-your-seat thriller based on actual events. Everest is a dizzying visual adventure that will knock the wind out of you. (Original Title - Everest) - 2015 Universal Studios. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

I enjoyed it, I was very skeptical at first but relating to the characters and the hardship experienced climbing and the families you leave behind by pushing the limits. I always enjoy climbing movies and the drama involved but the acting was okay, and story line acceptable but how many ways can you tell a climbing story. Grab some popcorn sit back, just enjoy it for what it is.

Somewhat formulaic but interesting all the same. Wonderful scenery shots (cgi or not) that give you a sense of the scales involved.

I started the movie reliving a trip up the Everest trail in 2006. I wanted to be there in the movie, climb the mountain, beat the challenge. When a guy slipped on the ice wall I decided it wasn't for me! 15-25% chance of dying. I don't need to prove myself on a mountain... In the words of Bear Grylls "there has to be more to life than this". A tragic loss of life