Review of Meru (2015) by Gemma B — 29 Aug 2015

These guys are a different breed. Crazy. And amazing.

This review of Meru (2015) was written by Gemma B on 29 Aug 2015.

Meru has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Hardy H (232) on 11 Dec 2015

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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 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 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 Keith B (450) on 04 Jun 2017

The climbing scenes are strong, but between can be a bit flat - and it doesn't feel a deliberate ploy to help us get inside their heads and…

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By Caleb M (788) on 05 Mar 2016

Great, inspiring, guys are there shit. Only not a 5 because it doesn't have the excitement factor of sitting down to a favorite…

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By Ryan E (478) on 01 Jan 2016

So compelling. An amazing story about insane adventure…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 22 Sep 2016

Pretty awesome documentary with interesting footage shot by the climbers themselves…

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By Sam M (1,488) on 25 Jul 2018

An interesting documentary and not quite as predictable as I expected…

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