Review of Meru (2015) by Joe S — 31 Mar 2017

The drive of the human spirit knows no bounds.

This review of Meru (2015) was written by Joe S on 31 Mar 2017.

Meru has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Colleen K (50) on 17 Jan 2016

Omg! A must see! Well, maybe not for you if all you do is shop for Gucci or Hello Kitty purses, lol…

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By Jonan G (73) on 17 Apr 2016

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By Aj S (251) on 10 Jan 2016

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By Catinca C (40) on 25 Mar 2016

Breathtaking cinematography captures three climbers' efforts over several years to be the first to ascend to the top of the aptly named Shark's…

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By Sairz W (35) on 18 Feb 2016

One of the most inspiring documentaries I've ever watched…

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By Kelsey B (149) on 12 Jun 2016

Amid Everest type 'experience' films, numerous cookie cut docs on cable, MERU peaks further with three fascinating friends, high stakes situations,…

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By Simon Crook (112) for Empire (3,446) on 10 Feb 2016

The sheer terror of Meru Peak, the mountain-climber’s ultimate nemesis, is confronted in a vertiginous, breath-stealing video diary…

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By Jon H (834) on 23 Aug 2016

Best climbing documentary (and movie, for that matter) made yet…

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By Glenn Dunks (375) for Film Experience (395) on 20 Jan 2016

While many of the climbing sequences have a sense of thrill to them, the film as a whole just lacks a narrative oomph to make it anything more…

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By Soul R (25) on 22 Dec 2016

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