Based on a true story, this film follows a group attempting to trek to the peak of Mt Everest.
It did have a bit of a 'gents climb the mountain while the ladies fret at home' vibe but since it's based on a true story, I guess I shouldn't quibble.
It certainly paints a clear picture of how incredibly challenging the expedition is. I spent most of the time thinking to myself WHY ARE YOU PEOPLE DOING THIS?! But then, I'm not exactly known for a desire to push myself to the brink physically so I guess I can't relate!
The cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal, Josh Brolin, Robin Wright, Keira Knightly (whose attempt at a New Zealand accent is dreadful), Sam Worthington and more. I was totally invested in their journey, much more so than I expected to be.
No spoilers here, just see it if adventure thriller is your thing. If it's not, you can probably give this a miss. I guess I'm saying it's good and I enjoyed it a lot more than I expected, but I can't say I'd encourage you to race out for it.
Four stars from The Independent UK and two stars from The Guardian. Probably somewhere in the middle for me.
Trailer here. In cinemas now.