Touching the Void

kberg
kberg Posts: 974
edited April 2006 in Music & Movies
Ok you guys, anybody out there who hasn't watched this DVD needs to do so. It is an incredible (true) story of two young mountain climbers that set out to scale the 21,000-foot Siula Grande in Peru in 1985. I don't want to say anything about what happens in the movie, except that it is done in a narrative/documentary style, and very effectively I might add. Also, those checking out the DVD shouldn't even read the summary on the back cover, as it contains a bit of a spoiler, I believe.

Anyway, check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Rotten Tomatoes gave this one a 92%. Click here to check it out.
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited July 2004
    So, has anybody checked it out yet? Comments anyone?

    Doc, for some reason this is one I think you'd really like.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2004
    It says the DVD doesn't come out till September, am I wrong?
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited July 2004
    Originally posted by Demiurge
    It says the DVD doesn't come out till September, am I wrong?

    It's out now. I rented it from Hollywood Video. I believe the release date was June 15.
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited July 2004
    Cool. Can you get it at stores like best buy?
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited July 2004
    Yep - looks like it's in stock. Check it out here.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited April 2005
    Just finished veiwing this movie/docu-drama.

    Very moving film, and the best shot mountain climbing movie ever made. I would highly recommend this to anyone. As a blind rental I am going to run out and buy it. I have never been more hooked into a movie from the opening scenes like this one did to me.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2005
    I've been waiting for this one and am looking forward to watching it. Thanks Kberg for the reminder.
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited April 2005
    Actually I reminded you!:D
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2005
    LOL I just noticed that, sorry man, thank you :)
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2005
    very cool and well put together. really cool story...
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  • kberg
    kberg Posts: 974
    edited April 2005
    Well then, doro, I'm reminding you (and others) AGAIN! Go get it, or AT LEAST rent it! :) I rented it, and then immediately bought it.

    Hey Doc, you really need to see it - I think this one is right up your alley.
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2005
    Am I the only one that thinks this sounds like a good porno title? :cool: :p
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2005
    The **** title would "Touching the Taint".
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  • Toxis
    Toxis Posts: 5,116
    edited April 2005
    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Ok, so maybe it would be a Soft **** via Skin-a-max late on a Wed. Night...
    Never kick a fresh **** on a hot day.

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  • McLoki
    McLoki Posts: 5,231
    edited April 2006
    Bit of an old thread, but I just got this movie yesterday and watched it. Very, Very well done....

    Pick up yours today from Overstock for $1.00. (Previously Viewed...)

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  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2006
    Nice find Michael, I just ordered one up, thanks.
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  • Soccerplyr
    Soccerplyr Posts: 160
    edited April 2006
    Great book as well. Highly recommend taking the time to read it. Assuming that some of you (myself included) can pull away from the hometheater and read a book.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited April 2006
    Cool movie - just picked it up...
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  • unc2701
    unc2701 Posts: 3,587
    edited April 2006
    Yep- a very good one. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2006
    Ordered one myself. $2.40 shipped isn't bad (even used)
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited April 2006
    This is also a great read by the way - one of my many nerdy:o hobbies is collecting mountaineering books and this is a classic - Touching the Void by Joe Simpson - just my two cents.
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