Review of Touching the Void (2003) by Dan C — 13 Aug 2010

Brilliant documentary about 2 mountain climbers' journey down a mountain after one climber breaks his leg. Well worth watching!

This review of Touching the Void (2003) was written by Dan C on 13 Aug 2010.

Touching the Void has generally received very positive reviews.

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I loved the book, but while watching the film, I just wanted to turn the thing off, which, in the end, I did. I found it lacking. Void…

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