Into Thin Air: Death on Everest

Starring:Peter Horton, Christopher McDonald, Nathaniel Parker, Richard Jenkins, Tim Dutton, Akemi Otani, Peter J. Lucas, Long Nguyen, Jeff Perry, Ned Vaughn, Richard Rees, Stuart Milligan, Nicholas Hewetson, Luke Garrett, Romilly Weeks, Esther Hall, David Forman, Nigel Fan, Pamela Gien
Director: Robert Markowitz
Studio: Sony Pictures
Product Type: DVD

Editorial Review:
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Based on Jon Krakauer's bestselling book, Into Thin Air re-creates an ill-fated 1996 expedition to Everest that claimed at least five lives, including those of two world-class climbers. Only 90 minutes in length, the film jumps right into the action at Everest base camp and compresses the two-month trek into just a few days of exhilarating adventure. Periodic voice-overs by Krakauer (Christopher McDonald) provide essential background information and guide us through the invisible, intensifying effects of altitude and stress. Krakauer joined the trip to write an article on the commercialization of Everest, but as conditions on the mountain deteriorate he is forced to focus all his energy on survival.

Unfortunately the film fails to really develop any of its characters before thrusting them onto the harrowing face of Everest. As a result, it's difficult to understand the relationships that play out as the group struggles to the summit and back. While the trio of leading actors is solid, only Nat Parker (who plays guide Rob Hall) has enough screen time to develop an interesting, complex character. Peter Horton's portrayal of unconventional guide Scott Fischer is almost hyperbolic and McDonald's Krakauer is stiff and difficult to read.

Amazon.com

Based on Jon Krakauer's bestselling book, Into Thin Air re-creates an ill-fated 1996 expedition to Everest that claimed at least five lives, including those of two world-class climbers. Only 90 minutes in length, the film jumps right into the action at Everest base camp and compresses the two-month trek into just a few days of exhilarating adventure. Periodic voice-overs by Krakauer (Christopher McDonald) provide essential background information and guide us through the invisible, intensifying effects of altitude and stress. Krakauer joined the trip to write an article on the commercialization of Everest, but as conditions on the mountain deteriorate he is forced to focus all his energy on survival.

Customer Reviews:

Into Thin Air, the ovie.......2007-04-02

Just keep the book, the movie does not represent what it is told in the book.

Into Thin Air.......2007-03-16

An excellent adaptation of the novel. My students (sophomores) enjoyed the film and were able to easily translate it to the novel we'd just finished. The other big plus is that the film, which was made for television, did not include questionable language.

Krakauer's Personal Fantasy.......2007-03-12

Not worth the paper it's printed on! There are several accounts of the tragedy that occurred that day on Everest on both the South and North Face. The amazing thing is that all accounts match, except this one! Krakauer has made himself a hero and everyone else a buffoon, including the Sherpas! What nonsense! It appears that the altitude has inflicted memory damage and self worship deeply into Krakauer's brain. Both Rob Hall and Scott Fischer were highly experienced guides that regarded the safety of their client's much more important than a summit. Do not read this book or see the incredibly non factual DVD! There are many other books and movies that give accurate accounts, please try them!

Great Movie.......2007-02-05

This is an amazing movie about a tragic event. I have read the book, Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer and the movie is a good depiction of the events in the book.

Great movie on human will to survive.......2007-01-09

Had this on VHS and wanted it on DVD. Better quality.
Recieved the order on time as stated.

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