Review of Meru (2015) by Hardy H — 11 Dec 2015

One of the best climbing documentary I've seen.

This review of Meru (2015) was written by Hardy H on 11 Dec 2015.

Meru has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Roland P (93) on 16 Feb 2016

Wow - crazy climber. However excellently filmed. Camera - Nikon…

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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 Joe S (1,170) on 31 Mar 2017

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By Judge L (406) on 15 Dec 2015

Give this one a watch if you are into mountaineering and the beauty of mountains…

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By Taylor N (159) on 10 Dec 2015

Really good as far as mountaineering documentaries go…

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By Jessica T (517) on 18 Dec 2015

A breathtaking, surreal portrait of courage, perseverance and triumph…

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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 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 Nick U (341) on 24 Dec 2015

12/24/15 Consideration This was a documentary that was nowhere on my radar. Didn't read anything about it or have it on my watchlist…

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By Conkster (1) on 24 Feb 2016

This is a great story, that is never boring. This documentary encapsulates the realism behind alpine climbing…

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