Touching the Void

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Four stars, I don't know....but since I read the book, I had to see the film. It is a docu-drama based on the book "Touching The Void" authored by Joe Simpson, who also narrated along with his climbing partner Simon Yates featuring a couple of different climbers acting out the story line. The climbers/actors did a fairly good job of acting, really. The climbing sequences are very authentic. I'm not sure if they climbed the real Siula Grande in this re-enactment, but it was a true Alpine style ascent. I can't really say I enjoyed the book more (which is the usual case with adaptations) due to the marvelous climbing sequences in the film. Go see it if you love outdoor adventure.

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Topic - Touching the Void - dennzio 19:45:36 03/14/04 (1)

Hey, this isn't an American film...you fellows might enjoy it. - dennzio 10:15:15 03/15/04 (0)

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