Rating: 
Summary: Decent Watch
Review: I watched this when it first aired on television. It was interesting enough that I went out and bought the book. After Reading "Into Thin Air" three times, I will say the book is a more captivating attention getter.
Rating:
Summary: Decent Watch
Review: I watched this when it first aired on television. It was interesting enough that I went out and bought the book. After Reading "Into Thin Air" three times, I will say the book is a more captivating attention getter.
Rating:
Summary: Decent Watch
Review: I watched this when it first aired on television. It was interesting enough that I went out and bought the book. After Reading "Into Thin Air" three times, I will say the book is a more captivating attention getter.
Rating: 
Summary: REACHING THE POINT
Review: INTO THIN AIR, based on Jon Krakauer's best seller, is not an easy film to watch. The brutal reality of such an endeavor is brought home in the hopelessness and grief that the crew endures and in the lost lives of five of its members. I for one cannot understand anyone's reason for going on such a frightening expedition; some of the climbers weren't even experienced enough to climb ladders, let alone this monstrous peak. Although the script doesn't flesh out the characters enough for us to truly empathize with their emotions, there is enough real drama in some of the characters to inspire such empathy. Rob (played quite well by Nat Parker) is an interesting character and his final scene with his pregnant wife, is heartbreaking, and acted remarkably well. Christopher McDonald doesn't bring enough real life to his Krakauer performance, hence we lose a lot of impact in his emotional narrative.
But, director Robert Markowitz wastes no time in plunging the viewer into the frightening story, and despite the danger, the mountains are photographed beautifully.
I found this movie to be draining in its hopelessness, but still was impacted by it.
Rating: 
Summary: Poor movie
Review: Into Thin Air:Death On Everest~1997
I'm afraid to say that this is a very poor movie based on a true story. If you want something along the similiar lines of this read Jon Krakauer's book or watch Vertical Limit anyway I will tell you the plot:
In May 1996, writer Jon Krakauer joined a party of experienced and amatuer climbers-lead by Everest veterans Scott Fisher and New Zealander Rob Hall-who attempted to reach the world's highest and most infamous mountain. Krakauer was one of the lucky ones, he made it back alive- 12 people didn't.
Rating: 
Summary: dodgy B movie
Review: Not wanting to effect Amazon's profit margin but 'PLEASE DON'T BUY THIS VIDEO' If you thought the 'Beach' was a dissapointing adaptation of a great book wait till you see this turkey. If you have read any of the growing number of books assosiated with the events of 1996 on Everest you will be familiar with the tragic,unfortunate list of circumstances which lead to misjudgement , human error and ultimately disaster. This film takes snippets of Krakaeurs book, exaggerates them grossly ( did Sandy Hill Pitman REALLY have a coffee making machine - and a big one at that - on the mountain with her ? ) and makes hammy drama out of the suffering of others. I am surprised that Krakauer even agreed to have his name associated with this piffle , and even more surprised that the events survivors havent sued ! No wonder tha poor climbers died on the mountain , they are constantly removing their oxygen masks to spout reels of poorly written dialogue. To be fair the whole thing is a wasted opportunity.
Rating:
Summary: Worth watching
Review: OK, this isn't a great movie, but it's not as bad as some reviews here make it out to be. Given the huge cast of characters on the mountain, you can't expect in-depth characterization of everybody!I thought the casting was excellent, and captured the essence of what each of the participants was like (at least in the somewhat one-dimensional view that Krakauer's book gives). A better movie could have been made about the tragedy, with a different point of view from the book, but a film of Krakauer's book (especially as a TV-movie quickie), isn't going to be Oscar material... they did a competent job, and I enjoyed watching it. Rent it. Read the book (better, read a *great* book about mountaineering challenges and tragedies, like Heinrich Harrer, The White Spider.)
Rating:
Summary: A riveting story well told.
Review: The incredible happenings on Mt. Everest in spring 1996 were at once a tragedy and a human drama. This movie won't become a classic by any stretch; but if you're familiar with the basics of the story then it brings it to life very well.
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Summary: WILL THE ACTORS SURVIVE, AFTER RELEASE OF THIS FILM?
Review: The making of this movie was quite an undertaking. Unfortunately, it never quite makes the grade. The characters are not developed. Instead, they are caricatures of those whom they purport to be. One expedition leader, the late Scott Fischer, comes across as a mellow, disorganized, bumbling dude. One of his expedition guides, the late Anatoli Boukreev, is depicted as a self centered, Neanderthal like he-man, who clearly differs with his boss on what his role as a guide is to be. Another expedition leader, the late Rob Hall, fares somewhat better, in that he is portrayed as an organized, stand up expedition leader, who puts the welfare of his clients above his own. His much publicized radio farewll to his pregnant wife is included as part of the drama. Socialite Sandy Hill Pittman seems to represent conspicuous consumption and is depicted as a self-absorbed, rich bitch with little regard for the Sherpas whom she treats as little more than human yaks. Texan Beck Weathers fares little better, as he is characterized as a buffoon. I am sure that, were he to see this movie, he would wish that they'd have left him on Everest. The actor who plays Jon Krakauer's character has the thankless role of Greek chorus. He is there to basically tie up loose ends in the movie. He portrays Krakauer as a dour, humorless human being who, were it not for the fact that he is a talented writer, would have been pushed off the Lhotse face of Everest by some enterprising soul. Last, but certainly not least, are the Sherpas, who are shown as wise, brave, put upon souls. Now here, the movie is hitting its mark. The cinematography is laughable. Numerous shots of a mountain purporting to be Everest are easily spotted as shots of a mountain other than Everest. Since when is Everest without its signature tell tale plume, waving banner like in the sky? Let me cut to the chase. Read the well written book upon which the movie is based, "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer. Do not bother with this movie, unless, like me, you are an Everest junkie and a glutton for punishment. It is the only reason that I rated the movie with two stars instead of just one. Even so, it is still pretty much of a stinker. --This text refers to the VHS Tape edition
Rating: 
Summary: An excellent adaptation of Jon Krakauer's book,Into Thin Air
Review: The Movie, Into Thin Air: Death on Everest, is a stirring account of the events of May 10th, 1996. The movie starts as Krakauer summits Everest, and then goes on to tell the story of the the whole expedition, from the helicopter ride-in to the Hilliary Step. Be prepared to be taken to a whole new world of adventure, as the filmmakers take you to the roof of the world, the Himalaya mountains. The movie is also very emotional (I almost cried at the scene where Rob Hall talks to his wife), so be prepared to be touched. This is a great film for climbers and novice adventurers alike.
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