Review of Meru (2015) by David C — 05 Nov 2015

Without doubt these are extraordinary people and also crazy.

This review of Meru (2015) was written by David C on 05 Nov 2015.

Meru has generally received very positive reviews.

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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 Joe S (1,170) on 31 Mar 2017

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By Jeff N (329) 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 Soul R (25) on 22 Dec 2016

This is the story of the first successful hike up Meru Peak in the Himalayas, a brutal and treacherous ascent, and also the backstories of…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 01 Feb 2018

Think I would have enjoyed this a lot more when I was younger, but I didn't because I'm middle aged and grumpy now…

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By Natasha B (115) on 03 Oct 2016

Surprisingly great film. I had to watch it for a writing class. I learned a lot regarding endurance and pursuing your dreams…

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By Andres V (550) on 26 Feb 2016

That....was.....incredible and overwhelming. K2 and Everest look attainable after watching that documentary…

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By Jason M (2,623) on 08 Jan 2017

Meru is a decent climbing film. This could be rated a 7/10 but there was nothing in it that particularly stood out for me…

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By Robert Roten (1,865) for Laramie Movie Scope (1,865) on 23 Dec 2015

This documentary has it all -- high adventure and accessible emotions of these rare people who challenge one of the toughest mountain routes…

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By Pohaku J (1) on 18 Jul 2017

If only the world truly understood how massive this accomplishment was! these great adventurers continue to amaze and inspire…

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