Touching the Void

[kberg]

Ok you guys, anybody out there who hasn't watched this DVD needs to do so. It is an incredible (true) story of two young mountain climbers that set out to scale the 21,000-foot Siula Grande in Peru in 1985. I don't want to say anything about what happens in the movie, except that it is done in a narrative/documentary style, and very effectively I might add. Also, those checking out the DVD shouldn't even read the summary on the back cover, as it contains a bit of a spoiler, I believe.

Anyway, check it out. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Rotten Tomatoes gave this one a 92%. Click here (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/touching_the_void/) to check it out.

[kberg]

So, has anybody checked it out yet? Comments anyone?

Doc, for some reason this is one I think you'd really like.

[Demiurge]

It says the DVD doesn't come out till September, am I wrong?

[kberg]

Originally posted by Demiurge
It says the DVD doesn't come out till September, am I wrong?

It's out now. I rented it from Hollywood Video. I believe the release date was June 15.

[Demiurge]

Cool. Can you get it at stores like best buy?

[kberg]

Yep - looks like it's in stock. Check it out here (http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1363410&skuId=6587106&type=product).

[avelanchefan]

Just finished veiwing this movie/docu-drama.

Very moving film, and the best shot mountain climbing movie ever made. I would highly recommend this to anyone. As a blind rental I am going to run out and buy it. I have never been more hooked into a movie from the opening scenes like this one did to me.

[dorokusai]

I've been waiting for this one and am looking forward to watching it. Thanks Kberg for the reminder.

[avelanchefan]

Actually I reminded you!:D

[dorokusai]

LOL I just noticed that, sorry man, thank you :)

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

very cool and well put together. really cool story...

[kberg]

Well then, doro, I'm reminding you (and others) AGAIN! Go get it, or AT LEAST rent it! :) I rented it, and then immediately bought it.

Hey Doc, you really need to see it - I think this one is right up your alley.

[Toxis]

Am I the only one that thinks this sounds like a good porno title? :cool: :p

[dorokusai]

The Porn title would "Touching the Taint".

[Toxis]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, so maybe it would be a Soft Porn via Skin-a-max late on a Wed. Night...

[McLoki]

Bit of an old thread, but I just got this movie yesterday and watched it. Very, Very well done....

Pick up yours today from Overstock for $1.00. (Previously Viewed...) (http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=1137236)

Michael

[Ron-P]

Nice find Michael, I just ordered one up, thanks.

[Soccerplyr]

Great book as well. Highly recommend taking the time to read it. Assuming that some of you (myself included) can pull away from the hometheater and read a book.

[AsSiMiLaTeD]

Cool movie - just picked it up...

[unc2701]

Yep- a very good one. Highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't seen it.

[shack]

Ordered one myself. $2.40 shipped isn't bad (even used)

[MrBuhl]

This is also a great read by the way - one of my many nerdy:o hobbies is collecting mountaineering books and this is a classic - Touching the Void by Joe Simpson - just my two cents.