benos Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Could be one of the few (or only) movies where I actually read the book before seeing it. The book was given to me by WFMFT some years ago... What a chilling read. So, I was pretty excited to see it was now a movie, but was worried it would be "Tom Cruised" to death. And was I happy to see that isn't the case. If you've ever done any serious mountaineering, it might, as WMFT said, be too close to home. And he also said "that speaks volumes for the films authenticity." But regardless... I can't think of words to describe it. It might be hard to find or see, it was only showing at one local "artsy" theater here... But if you can, see it, if you dare. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Brian What is WFMFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 I heard good things about it from some of my climbing buddies that saw a preview-- not like that truly lousy Vertical Limit (Vertically Challenged as we like to call it). I read the book years ago. No nitro and very little rope-cutting from what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted March 2, 2004 Share Posted March 2, 2004 Just reading the title to this thread totally creeped me out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted March 9, 2004 Author Share Posted March 9, 2004 TL, I want to keep that secret, as it has trivia potential. I highly recommend the book - it's a real gripper. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted March 9, 2004 Share Posted March 9, 2004 For those of you on NetFlix, this movie is listed. However, apparently it has not been released yet. I put it on my queue. I'll post when it is out. You should be able to read about it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
short_round Posted April 27, 2004 Share Posted April 27, 2004 Netflix update ... "Touching the Void" is scheduled for release in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 This is such a fantastic film and book, I saw it three times at the cinema and have bought the DVD. It was the first time I've ever suffered from vertigo whilst watching a film!! It is a lesson in perseverence of the human spirit and adversity over the elements, winning against seemingly unbeatable odds. The scene with "Boney-M" playing in the background blew me away. Definitely worth a watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 23, 2004 Share Posted July 23, 2004 I agree.. I saw this on DVD a few weeks ago with some rock climbing (but not mountaineering, and now no plans to start) friends. One amazing story. On the DVD, definately hit the 'What Happened Next' segment too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 That was unique. I don't think I've ever seen a movie with re-enacted scenes narrated by the actual participants. It was like TLC or History Channel or something. Yet they used the actual participants in some of the long distance shots. Man, oh man was that scenery awesome. The better DVD extra was the return to the mountain segment. There were some interesting goings-on with the two guys there, especially Simon. I read somewhere that when people share harrowing, stressful, near-death experiences, the survivors invariably come out of the situations alienated. Close-knit families end up not speaking to each other after days in a life boat. I think there was some of that going on. My big problem with the movie was that it gave me flashbacks to my comparatively pathetic incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyB Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 They put on fairly regular talks relating to the experience and others that they've had, but they're always sold out well in advance Never mind, I'll get to see one of them eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TriggerT Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 This was one of the climbing books i read during my year in Nepal. GREAT book, and I always recomend reading the book before you see the movie if possible. Makes me think even less of the people in HollyWood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benos Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Cool, glad yu'all got to check it out. be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricW Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I wonder how much time and how many beers have been expended in the "cut the rope" discussion. I know my climbing buddies and I invested heavily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shred Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 We bring it up at every crag session, right about as soon as somebody starts hangdogging.. even on toprope.. "Cut the rope!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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