Meru

  • 2015


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Average Rating 3.9/5
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3.2
Ultimately, Meru is a doc that aims to inspire pure awe, and if it achieves nothing more, thats not so bad. Av Club
3.5
Mountain climbing is a great exercise in chaos theory, and success means triumphing over a variety of unpredictable obstacles. EW
3.1
And Im not arguing theyre not, just questioning the cinematic value of such an approach.Meru is billed as an awe inspiring nature documentary, and it .. Rogerebert
4.5
One might expect such obsessive need to conquer would come wrapped in a certain amount of egotistical hubris. Variety
4.5
Ozturks responsibilities entailed shooting film footage of the two expeditions, providing a valuable service for this fairly personalized film about t .. Austin Chronicle
2.0
Its an astounding feat, not least because they were shooting the film as they went, but theres something perhaps the profligate use of super as an adj .. The Guardian
2.5
Surely, praise is beyond deserved just for the sheer will of Chin and Ozturks impractical feat of verite.
3.8
But there is still great suspense in watching their effort, and in not knowing whether (or how) they would make it.
3.5
The abortive conclusion therefore comes as quite a kick in the teeth surprise. The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Ozturks cinematography is often spectacular, capturing breathtaking moments of snowy eloquence, and intimate ones of climbers performing tasks while d ..
5.0
Blindingly beautiful and meticulously assembled by the award winning editor Bob Eisenhardt, Meru easily makes you forget that what you are watching is .. The New York Times
3.5
The trios first attempt on Meru does not end the way the group would have wanted, and as they are in the process of considering another try, Chin and ..
3.8
The climb is often straight up, and in the early scenes of preparation the men try to find the right balance between enough supplies to survive the cl .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Meru was long listed for Best Documentary at the Oscars, and no wonder: the human drama matches the spectacle.
4.4
What they captured on film is compelling drama at sub zero fierce high altitude. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Practitioners of climbingand enthusiasts who prefer to experience such extreme activity from the comfort of their armchairswill find the film a treat. One Guys Opinion
3.5
This is a crowd pleaser, and its no surprise it snagged the audience award for documentaries at Sundance last winter. Village Voice
3.8
It offers the kind of narrative that makes me wonder why take such a risk, as watching this on film might get my juices flowing but not in a thousand .. Sover
3.2
10 1 7 / 10 Although there have been plenty of movies made about the struggle of mountain climbing, with its impossible tests of physical and psycholo .. Blu Ray
2.5
We likely learn more about than we do the human beings trying to climb it... Mark Reviews Movies
4.5
This documentary has it all high adventure and the accessible emotions of these rare people who challenge one of the toughest mountain routes in the w .. Lariat
2.5
However, the human element is sorely lacking, even as the team is touched by tragedy and near death, and the film annoyingly overexplains every detail .. News Review
5.0
On the other hand, thanks to crisp editing by Bob Eisenhardt, the documentary is as exciting and suspenseful as a fiction thriller. Film Journal
4.0
Anker serves as one for Ozturk.But what could prepare anyone for Meru Az Central
4.0
Good looking, sometimes incredibly tense mountain climbing documentary with effective use of biographical material. Mountain X
3.5
I could have done without some of the fisheye lenses Chin selected but talk about armchair criticism!.The movie is a packed 90 minutes and the familia .. Npr
4.4
Whether or not mountain climbing documentaries are your thing, Meru is likely to draw you in. Its as much about trust, personal goals and human bondin .. Star Tribune
3.8
The 100 kilograms worth of everything needed to make the ascent and survive the 10 days or so to complete it must be carried on climbers backs. Toronto Star
5.0
A rare combination of various skills is required in conquering both outer nature and inner uncertainties. Reel Talk Reviews
3.5
Three courageous American mountaineers met Merus challenge not once but twice. Susang Ranger
4.5
Not since Kevin Macdonalds great 2003 film Touching the Void has a mountain climbing movie hit me so hard. Boston Herald
3.2
But for only briefly touching on these aspects before turning a blind eye in favor of egotistical showmanship, it does a disservice to the complete st .. The Film Stage
3.8
Above: co director and climber Jimmy Chin during the attempt to climb Mount Meru, in the Himalayas.For the view, says Jimmy Chin, when asked why he cl .. Boston Globe
3.8
It works best as a visual spectacle, as an expansive reflection of what these men accomplished with this one impossible feat. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
For audiences fascinated by mountain climbing, Meru is worth watching on a big screen. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
More time passes, wounds heal, and despite Ozturks still dicey health, the three set out again to conquer Meru.Its inspirational and often thrilling s .. Detroit News
3.8
This is the setting of Meru, a documentary combining some of the most eye popping nature photography in years with a compelling human story at its cor .. Consequence Of Sound
3.8
The advances in digital cameras allow the sort of you are there experience that was unimaginable even a few years ago. Oregon Live
4.4
1 of 6 View Caption A scene from the film Meru, which is part of the U.S. Documentary Competition of the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.Cour A scene from .. Sltrib
4.6
At least Paulette doesnt feel overstuffed and boring like The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel nor does it overstay its welcome during its light and breezy .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.0
Its the kind of story that you couldnt make up, and the film is by turns surprising and heart pounding. Straight
2.0
But the good parts are really good, and what emerges is a clear eyed portrait of men driven to achieve, and achieve together. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Meru is a picture that appeals to novices and masters of the sport alike, a harrowing look at the dangers, motivations, stakes and spirituality involv .. News Week
5.0
A viewer expects some high drama in a documentary about scaling one of the worlds most challenging mountains. Seattle Times
4.5
Anyone whos climbed will understand exactly whats at stake throughout Meru. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Watching these three men fight for every foot of altitude is far more exhausting than seeing a superhero defy gravity and far more inspiring. Seven Day Svt
3.1
The mountain climbing community fosters some deep camaraderie, but its often short lived. National Post
4.5
Terror: give it a new name, call it Meru. Instead of dont look in the basement, do... not... look... down... Jimmy Chin and E. Chai Vasarhelyis docume .. New City Film
4.5
Thanks to the editing talents of Bob Eisenhardt, Vasarhelyi develops a gripping three part narrative structure.
4.5
Theyll take no such stupid risk.This is the control all hard men seek. Theepoch Times
3.0
The photography is of course lovely (if you make an un lovely documentary about climbing, youre doing it wrong), and unlikeThe Summit, there are no ap .. Sf Weekly
4.0
The glory and sense of accomplishment dont seem like sufficient justification. Washington City Paper
4.5
The films combination of post climb interviews and real time footage provides the moviegoer with a unique perspective of these men. In a mere 90 minut .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
2.8
This is what it feels like to see somebody open their heart and to find new meaning in their memories and their emotions.Oscar: If it does then it wil .. The Film Experience
3.0
All the good lines have been done before, and whats left are the sketchy, dubious routes. Seattle Weekly
4.5
A must see for climbing buffs and anyone fascinated by the strength and resilience of the human body and spirit. Monsters And Critics
4.4
Anker, Chin and Ozturks every step is a challenge, as they must battle frigid temperatures, high winds, falling ice and rocks and fatigue. Reel Bob
3.5
If youre looking for that kind of excitement, you may find the finale of this documentary a bit anticlimactic. Daily Public
4.4
The filmmakers introduce just enough history to establish the three climbers as characters, while author Jon Krakauer serves as a terrific de facto na .. City Weekly
3.1
But its one of many stylistic missteps of a film that is too frequently montage y, with lots of talk and reminders that this is a movie, and not enoug .. Trib
4.0
A film about a climb more daredevilish than Philippe Petits tightrope walk. Brilliantly filmed by the climbers who are as good at cinema as in climbin .. Louis Proyect
4.0
The Kentucky Derby of mountain climbing, except this isnt a race about speed. Film International
3.8
Like many mountaineering films, this one sports extraordinary cinematography, but it is the personal nature of it that makes it so appealing and insig .. Sandiego Union Tribune
2.5
...disappointing for a film that seems to want to be more than the chronicle of three bros on a mountain but doesnt know how to get there. Playback:stl
4.0
Meru doesnt explain the climbers. It lets us get to know them a little, while presenting their gripping (sue me its the appropriate word) adventures. Nuvo
4.0
The ultra riveting documentary Meru will leave you spinning and sweating, even in your plush cinema seat. Montreal Gazette
4.5
Climber/Cinematographer Renan Ozturk beautifully captures their every move. Ff2 Media
4.5
The feature length documentary Meru is WOW jaw droppingly heartbreaking and compelling because it is as truthful as it is beautiful. Ancho Rage Press



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