Review of Everest (2015) by Googolendtimes — 26 Sep 2015

On a technical scale, "Everest" is breathtaking and capable of offering visceral thrills enough to keep the attention of its audience. On a human level, however, this is a disappointingly underdeveloped affair that comes across as a squandered opportunity more than anything else.

This particular story demands and deserves far more of an introspection into the tragedy of that fateful day in May 1996 that killed 12 people; the social issues that surround it; and the immense personal cost to those left behind.

The film's screenplay offers little to none of this and the emotion it possesses can be sourced in the remarkable and committed performances of an accomplished ensemble - Josh Brolin, Jason Clarke, Jake Gyllenhaal, Keira Knightley and Emily Watson throw themselves into their respective roles one hundred percent, both physically and emotionally.

The acting aside, I feel as though there was a lot more emotion below the surface, waiting to be discovered. It's unfortunate that the film doesn't take the chance to try and find it.