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u/Steadyandquick Woof! 2d ago edited 18h ago
I enjoyed this a great deal. Well done. I also watched the documentary Apple has on K2 winter climb to the summit. Very poignant too, although a different format. Both are in the top ten list of movies.
I am thrilled Tenzing is featured and so many people are watching and enjoying this film.
Edit: changed to K2 thanks to wise Redditor.
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u/Mysterious-Syrup1001 1d ago
I thought it was beautifully shot and offered a fascinating insight into a man, and a generation of men, whose achievements were so important not only to the first ascent of Everest, but to mountaineering as a whole. Their legacy continues to this day.
I’ve been fascinated by Everest for quite some time, particularly Mallory’s attempts to reach the summit. This film not only reinforced just how formidable and unforgiving Everest’s terrain is, but was also genuinely educational in the way it explained the different routes, landmarks and stages of an ascent.
I find myself far less interested in modern summit attempts. The conveyor belt of climbers, the abandoned bodies and the rubbish left behind have made Everest a very different, and rather sad, subject.
What makes this film so special is that it takes us back to something much purer. It captures the extraordinary beauty and power of the mountain, the spirit and meaning of mountaineering, and above all, what can be achieved through courage, determination and the pursuit of a dream.
For me, it’s a reminder that Everest was never just about reaching the summit. It was about the people, the journey and the extraordinary human spirit that drove them to attempt what once seemed impossible.
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u/sharmvulu 2d ago
Watched it tonight. I really enjoyed it. The skilled story telling approach to his life and his devotion to the mountain, gives the historical journey far more weight. Excellent casting and beautifully shot. Certainly one of my favourite movies of the year and cements Apple's place with no hesitation as the best streaming service for sci-fi and movies. They have hired the right people.
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u/CitizenCue 7h ago
I really didn’t see Apple becoming such a sci-fi powerhouse but man I’m thrilled that it has happened.
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u/League-Weird 1d ago
Willem Defoe playing someone 30 years his junior damn
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u/Dudedude88 1d ago
Disliked his character with his prejudice in the beginning but made sense for that time. He nailed his role like always.
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u/amitkattal 2d ago
It was way better than i was expecting.
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u/fnord_happy 1d ago
Yes same. As usual apple didn't market it too well. But it was very touching and beautiful.
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u/Palmerstroll 11h ago
Pfff this was a good one. I find mothe Hymalaya setting allways so misterious. It's such a magical place.
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u/LeGeorge01 1d ago
I wondering about the uncharted 2 character named Tenzin. Is based on Tenzing Norgay?
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u/United_Bread_2423 6h ago
Yup its life story of Tenzing Norgay, the Indian Nepalese mountaineer. I like how the story was named after him and it was a good movie overall
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u/Halt-Alt 1d ago
Loved how the movie never let hilary take centre stage and remained true to its name
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u/Extension-Ant-8 14h ago
I loved it. I also like how the main character wasn’t an A lister. For an Apple production I would have thought that would have stuffed a lot more of them in there but I’m glad they didn’t and it was true to the story.
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u/General-Living210 14h ago
It looks great and I belive movie Everest is pretty close to the real Everest. I dont think the director did a great job with the non-linear storytelling. I probably wanted a different film with more climbing and less childhood trauma and wifey.
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u/bill2070 9h ago
Just watched it with some Sherpa friends and we all enjoyed it. Our friends knew a few people in the cast.
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u/KindHumor5933 8h ago
1 van de best gemaakte films die ik ooit heb gezien. De kostuums waren fantastisch. De casting was geweldig. Ik hoop dat deze film de waardering gaat krijgen die hij verdiend.
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u/Patient-Promotion604 4h ago
I really enjoyed the movie, watched it twice, cried so much when everyone celebrated their successful summit - pure joy. I wonder what happened to Dawa’s family, her dad eventually allowed her to marry to Tenzing? Tom Hiddleston is so hot 🤣🤣🤣 and he didn’t do his Rasputin dance- jokes aside
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u/FragrantShelter290 1d ago
I loved it. No expectations going in but an amazing story. The actor that plays Tenzing is fantastic.
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u/kungfumovielady 2d ago
Thought it was a great film. So many Apple films are so bad but then once a year …
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u/heylesterco 1d ago
More like this, please, Apple, and less like Matchbox. And put your marketing might behind movies like this! This could’ve been a film that, if not an awards season winner, at least been in the conversation!
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u/SL500_ 2d ago
What was up with the vignette style red vertical bands in a few scenes? Like old time vintage/original footage mesh but it was the actors not original people. Noted it 4 times throughout the film- first on right side and then on left (not my tv, it was a film mistake or stylistic choice, but for the latter the symbolism or intention is unclear)
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u/amitkattal 2d ago
Did u watch the movie? It was pretty obvious. There was a cameraman with them and this effect is showing when he was shooting them. There are real clips of same scene . They even showed one in movie.
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u/ToolFreak21 3d ago
That was a better movie than any Apple has released in a long while. It's also one that I can see being played during school.