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82 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 27 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 34
  3. Negative: 0 out of 34
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The most harrowing movie about mountain climbing I have seen, or can imagine.
  2. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    100
    For audiences, two things keep the tension from becoming too excruciating: the presence of the survivors in front of us and the knowledge that in the grip of Macdonald's humane, lucid filmmaking, we're in the best of hands.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Angel Cohn
    60
    Stunningly beautiful scenery and the nearly unbelievable true story of a mountain-climbing expedition gone awry to chilling effect.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. AliC
    10
    Touching the Void was very nearly a Sally Field-sponsored, Tom Cruise-starring Hollywood blockbuster (Tom wanted the part of Joe). Thank the lord it wasn't. One of the great cinematic experiences, and the best climbing film ever, this is also a powerful exploration of humanity, that cannot fail to move anyone who watches it. Joe Simpson is a deeply erudite and thoughtful person, and I guess we are all perversely fortunate that such a ghastly experience should happen to someone with his capacity for reflection and emotional expression. Life changing, shocking and profoundly moving.… Expand
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  2. RoryM.
    10
    Before watching the film I was put off by the fact that it was going to be a documentary. This, I thought, is going to be really boring. Hell was I wrong; the ‘talking heads’ structure was seamlessly integrated with highly believable re-enactments of their ordeal on the mountain face. Mixed in was the music that kept it all going thumping in the background and rising up to a higher level in moments of stress. Very cleverly filmed, at points of desperation the movements the camera makes, like moving with the head of the person in question, really makes you think the situation Is desperate. It portrays the moments of delirium very well especially at the climax just before Simon finds Joe. The end of the film is greatly moving and stirs you inside nearly to the point of crying. An experience worth your while. Superb.… Expand
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  3. amurabim.
    7
    Drama? documentary? its biggest problem is that it can´t define itself.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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