A really outstanding film. Set in the 30's during the Nazi's rise the race is on to be the first two-man team to climb the Eiger mountain. The first hour sets up the premise, introduces the characters and gets them all in place. The second hour features what seemed to me the best climbing sequences ever put on film.
Many times I found myself marveling at what appeared to be real footage. If there was CGI it was invisible. The drama developed step by realistic step. Incredibly harrowing. How in the world did they do this? The interweaving stories of the idle rich in the plush inn and the climbers struggling with outrageously bad weather conditions was beautifully handled.
This sets a new standard for what an adventure film can achieve. Kudos all around.
8
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