Review of Everest (2015) by Mika577 — 30 Sep 2015
I think this subject is much too complicated to be properly explored in the feature film format. As such anyone familiar with the already widely reported events of that day will find the film superficial and unsatisfying.
I also question the filmmakers' decision to completely whitewash the story of fellow climber Gau Ming-Ho (Makalu) from the film and find it hard not to believe that this decision was based on the fact that he is not a westerner. This kind of cultural imperialism is deeply troubling as anyone viewing the film, without being aware of the larger story, will not even know that such choices have been made.
David Breashear's 2008 documentary remains the essential filmic account of the disaster.
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This review of Everest (2015) was written by Mika577 on 30 Sep 2015.
Everest has generally received positive reviews.
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