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Summary: Meritless Complaints
Review: There are so many reviewers who have vented invalid complaints about "Everest" on DVD it's ridiculous. Here's another:"Reviewer: Thomas Alan Gamble from Kent, Washington January 14, 2000 I bought this expecting to see many wonderous things. What I got was a dull narrative, a bunch of scenes that do not belong on 70mm (packing / unpacking / talking on a telephone / assembly-line lunch) and very little footage of the mountain or climbing." This is totally untrue. There is footage of unpacking, talking on phones, lunch and so forth, but it's very short and is put in to help build up the storyline. There's plenty of footage of the mountain and the actual climbers. "Why would I want to see this on DVD or VHS without the benefit of WideScreen footage anyway?" IMAX format size is very similar to the size of your TV screen so you are never going to find a "Widescreen" version. What you see is pretty much what you get in the IMAX Theater. "I am pretty disappointed with the whole package. I would guess that the camera crew go gun-shy after the tradgedy that claimed 8 lives. As a result, we see the rear of the climbers, mostly, and shots from conservative angles." They only had enough film for about 90 seconds of footage and they had to be conservative because they were not going to get another chance. The camera weighed 40 lbs and each canister of film weighed 10 lbs which is a tremendous load up there considering there's only 1/3 the oxygen level and you are in sub zero temperatures. I think we should show some compassion and understanding for the photographers for the outstanding work they did under those conditions.
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Summary: A must-see!
Review: For anyone who has read INTO THIN AIR, the IMAX movie EVEREST is a must-see! I was one of the many people who were deeply touched by Jon Krakauer's account of the tragedy on Everest. To see Everest through the eyes of David Breashears Ð to see the top of the world and what these climbers risk everything for will take your breath away. You don't have to be a climber to appreciate it.
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Summary: An Extraordinary Experience
Review: This is IMAX at its finest. A deeply inspiring film about human endurance and survival. The cinematography is superb, as is the story. The extended interview with Beck Weathers on the DVD is emotionally powerful, it and alone makes the DVD worth its price.
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Summary: IF YOU HAVE A BIG TV... 32" OR LARGER... IT's GREAT
Review: I thoroughly enjoyed Jon Krakauer's book "Into thin Air" and eagerly ordered this video, although (regrettably) I didn't get to see EVEREST in the IMAX theater. The first time I watched it, it was on my 13" TV in my bedroom and I enjoyed it, but was much more impressed with it when I later watched it on my bigscreen. I found it to be a thoughtful, tasteful & exciting documentary on what tackiling Everest entails... FOUR STARS... although I'm certain it must have been worthy of 5 Stars in an IMAX theater!
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Summary: Free Fall
Review: This is a good film overall, and has quality DVD images, photography and sound. What lacks though is any length or suspense to the film. I think more editing at the tables could have made this film more of a feature. The photography is just that, snap shots. The narrative is scripted, and much of the climb in the film recreated not at Everest, but instead in the United States. Special features of the DVD fall short of what to be expected for the purchase price, such as a trailer not even for this film, but for another. The extended Beck Weathers interview is better than the film. For Everest documentaries, look for National Geographic specials. I recommend this film as a rental, and not an expensive purchase for your collection.
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Summary: Incredible! Fantastic!
Review: I thought it was fantastic! I recomend this Imax to anyone who likes adveture. I saw it three times and each time it was better than the last.
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Summary: Dreams realized
Review: I have seen the movie in the IMAX theatre 3 times, on video and DVD at least 8 times. Why? I feel it to be a vision of my dream, of a feat which I do not believe I will ever accomplish and so I climb in the eyes of Ed Viesturs, Araceli Segarra and Jamling Norgay. I try to be there through them and to experience what they feel. This is not about the tragedy in 1996; it was only coincidence that the deaths occurred at the same time. It is not a documentary about the mountain or about Nepal. This is about human effort and the lengths to which people will go to achieve their dreams....and about dreams realized. Stunning cinematography and excellent music to boot make this a must see.
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Summary: Everest
Review: If you've read "Into Thin Air", you'll be disappointed in the film's inability to capture the human drama and hardships of the climbers. It is interesting, however, to see the scenery that you read about in the book. The film is only 45 minutes long - not a real good price-performer. The additional material is very good though - the interview with Beck Weathers is by far the most impactful piece of this disk.
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Summary: Was this a movie about BASE CAMP?
Review: I bought this expecting to see many wonderous things. What I got was a dull narrative, a bunch of scenes that do not belong on 70mm (packing / unpacking / talking on a telephone / assembly-line lunch) and very little footage of the mountain or climbing. Why would I want to see this on DVD or VHS without the benefit of WideScreen footage anyway? I am pretty disappointed with the whole package. I would guess that the camera crew go gun-shy after the tradgedy that claimed 8 lives. As a result, we see the rear of the climbers, mostly, and shots from conservative angles. They said that helicopters had a hard time getting up that high due to the lack of air. What about aeroplane shots? I think this project, derailed by tragedy, should have stayed that way. The result is piecemeal, at best. Some nice deleted scenes, though. I sure sound bitter, don't I? It's not that bad, I just expected more from IMAX.
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Summary: INCREDIBLE PHOTOGRAPHY!
Review: Would highly recommend this video, not only for Everest enthusiasts, but for anyone. The photography is stunning, the story fascinating and at times heartbreaking. A really great film...
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