This is almost a 25 year-old movie, and I doubt you'll see any recent reviews. But seeing how it's now airing on Prime, I figured I'd write one just in case. The book by Jon Krakauer is very well done and an excellent read. However, it tells only his version of what happened on the mountain.
This TV film is a disgrace to those that died that tragic day. It portrays Krakauer as some kind of hero. I mean seriously, I felt like the movie made almost everyone look like an idiot except for him. But let's clear that up.
Krakauer never made any attempt to rescue anyone that night. He never spoke to anyone over the radio because there was no radio at camp 4. He never went outside and banged on pots and pans. All Mr. Krakauer did was rush home to write a book pointing fingers at people no longer alive to defend themselves as well as the remaining survivors.
Watch the 2015 Everest movie, it's much better. Krakauer claims it's trash, but that's only because he's butt hurt that no one from Hollywood asked for his advice. And I'm so happy they left him out of it!!!
Remember, Krakauer is a journalist - so you know how that goes - story first, truth later, if at all.
After The Wind by Lou Kasischke is an excellent book. Lou was on the mountain and part of Rob Hall's team and shares his experience.
The Climb by Anatoli Boukreev - also an excellent read!!
This TV film is a disgrace to those that died that tragic day. It portrays Krakauer as some kind of hero. I mean seriously, I felt like the movie made almost everyone look like an idiot except for him. But let's clear that up.
Krakauer never made any attempt to rescue anyone that night. He never spoke to anyone over the radio because there was no radio at camp 4. He never went outside and banged on pots and pans. All Mr. Krakauer did was rush home to write a book pointing fingers at people no longer alive to defend themselves as well as the remaining survivors.
Watch the 2015 Everest movie, it's much better. Krakauer claims it's trash, but that's only because he's butt hurt that no one from Hollywood asked for his advice. And I'm so happy they left him out of it!!!
Remember, Krakauer is a journalist - so you know how that goes - story first, truth later, if at all.
After The Wind by Lou Kasischke is an excellent book. Lou was on the mountain and part of Rob Hall's team and shares his experience.
The Climb by Anatoli Boukreev - also an excellent read!!