Review of Touching the Void (2003) by Rick E — 18 Aug 2004
Touching The Void is, without a doubt, the most phenomenal story of survival and one man's will to live that I have ever witnessed. Director Kevin McDonald brilliantly recreates the true-life, harrowing adventure of climbers Simon Yates and Joe Simpson, placing the viewer right on the mountain with these two men as they are forced to make difficult decisions that will either save their lives or end them. Touching The Void is an edge-of-your-seat thrill ride and a triumph of the human spirit!
Touching The Void is available in 1.85:1 widescreen anamorphic and a choice of 2.0 Dolby Digital Surround or 5.1 Dolby Digital. Extras include a making of featurette that provides interesting insight into the mountain shoot, a brief featurette detailing the thoughts and feelings Yates and Simpson had upon returning to the scene of their frightening adventure, and a 'What Happened After' featurette in which Yates & Simpson pick up events from the film's conclusion.
This review of Touching the Void (2003) was written by Rick E on 18 Aug 2004.
Touching the Void has generally received very positive reviews.
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