Touching the Void. (20)
I saw this on TV perhaps 3 or 4 weeks ago G. What an incredible story, his will to survive was mind blowing......
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RDM59: I saw this on TV perhaps 3 or 4 weeks ago G. What an incredible story, his will to survive was mind blowing......
I saw it a few yeas ago when it was first released and was amazed at how good a job had been made of it. After reading the book I assumed a film just wouldn't come anywhere near to describing the incident as well as the book, but this film surpassed all my expectations.
I remember when this incident happened I was very much involved with climbing at the time, Simon Yates was initially slated by the climbing fraternity for what he did. But as the years went by and the true story eventually became clear, most people realised he really had no choice.
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bodleing: I saw it a few yeas ago when it was first released and was amazed at how good a job had been made of it. After reading the book I assumed a film just wouldn't come anywhere near to describing the incident as well as the book, but this film surpassed all my expectations.
I remember when this incident happened I was very much involved with climbing at the time, Simon Yates was initially slated by the climbing fraternity for what he did. But as the years went by and the true story eventually became clear, most people realised he really had no choice.
Great Film, they still don't talk I believe...I remember when this incident happened I was very much involved with climbing at the time, Simon Yates was initially slated by the climbing fraternity for what he did. But as the years went by and the true story eventually became clear, most people realised he really had no choice.
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blarneykite: Great Film, they still don't talk I believe...
That's mainly because they both went their separate ways.
"It's odd that people imagine I think badly of Simon for cutting the rope. There's a pragmatic side to mountaineering which armchair climbers and the public do not understand. After I landed in the crevasse I did feel angry, but at the circumstances, not with Simon. I felt no resentment towards him whatsoever. It would have been totally illogical for Simon to die with me. In fact, because of his decision to cut the rope, we both lived."
Joe Simpson
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great movie too, also true life
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chococherrie: http://127-hours.movie-trailer.com/
great movie too, also true life
great movie too, also true life
Looks interesting, will check it out, thanks choco.
Great music too...
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bodleing: That's mainly because they both went their separate ways.
"It's odd that people imagine I think badly of Simon for cutting the rope. There's a pragmatic side to mountaineering which armchair climbers and the public do not understand. After I landed in the crevasse I did feel angry, but at the circumstances, not with Simon. I felt no resentment towards him whatsoever. It would have been totally illogical for Simon to die with me. In fact, because of his decision to cut the rope, we both lived."
Joe Simpson
Thanks for that Gra, wasn't aware... I saw one of them interviewed and It seemed that there was very bad blood"It's odd that people imagine I think badly of Simon for cutting the rope. There's a pragmatic side to mountaineering which armchair climbers and the public do not understand. After I landed in the crevasse I did feel angry, but at the circumstances, not with Simon. I felt no resentment towards him whatsoever. It would have been totally illogical for Simon to die with me. In fact, because of his decision to cut the rope, we both lived."
Joe Simpson
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blarneykite: Thanks for that Gra, wasn't aware... I saw one of them interviewed and It seemed that there was very bad blood
I don't think they were ever great friends, more climbing partners.
But this is from 2005...
Simpson publicly defended Yates. He dedicated his book and the documentary to Yates, saying his climbing partner saved his life by staying with him on the mountain for so long. Simpson said he, too, would have cut the rope if their positions had been reversed.
Nevertheless, Simpson and Yates never climbed together again. "I haven't spoken to Joe for a year and a half," says Yates.
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chococherrie: http://127-hours.movie-trailer.com/
great movie too, also true life
great movie too, also true life
The book was great, loved it..
Haven't seen the movie yet because i'm too scared it might destroy the story for me.
Sounds promising ?
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Oh yeah BTW 'Touching the Void' is a great movie
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Hi Gra 
I read the book but have not seen the movie. Will watch the links later I hope.
What a book though. Brilliantly written and some story
Its amazing how people overcome.
I read the book but have not seen the movie. Will watch the links later I hope.
What a book though. Brilliantly written and some story
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vinny1967: Hi Gra
I read the book but have not seen the movie. Will watch the links later I hope.
What a book though. Brilliantly written and some story Its amazing how people overcome.
I read the book but have not seen the movie. Will watch the links later I hope.
What a book though. Brilliantly written and some story Its amazing how people overcome.
Hi Vinny, yes a great book, especially after the initial fall, gripping stuff alright.
The film is without any doubt the best mountaineering film ever made, and as many have commented since, equally as enthralling as the book, not easy to do, but they got it just right.
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bodleing: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival.
A story that divided the climbing world for years.
If you take the time to watch these three ten minute clips, I guarantee you'll watch the rest of this award winning film.
One of the very few films that are as good as the book.
A truly remarkable story!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heDnW7tn76Y&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLq5mlm26w&feature=related
A story that divided the climbing world for years.
If you take the time to watch these three ten minute clips, I guarantee you'll watch the rest of this award winning film.
One of the very few films that are as good as the book.
A truly remarkable story!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heDnW7tn76Y&feature=relatedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLLq5mlm26w&feature=related
I rented that out a few years ago, G, and thought it was wonderful.
Thanks for reminding me of it again.
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That is an incredible story of survival. Its always easy to judge someones actions but unless you are in a situation like that then it is hard to say what any of us would do. Apart from the physical conditions they endured the mental effects must have been staggering for all concerned.
For those who find stories of survival interesting and are not familiar with the Shackleton imperial trans-antartic expidition in 1914 then that is another fascinating tale of survival.
For those who find stories of survival interesting and are not familiar with the Shackleton imperial trans-antartic expidition in 1914 then that is another fascinating tale of survival.
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TallPete: That is an incredible story of survival. Its always easy to judge someones actions but unless you are in a situation like that then it is hard to say what any of us would do. Apart from the physical conditions they endured the mental effects must have been staggering for all concerned.
For those who find stories of survival interesting and are not familiar with the Shackleton imperial trans-antartic expidition in 1914 then that is another fascinating tale of survival.
E Shackelton and T Crean are two of Irelands greatest and up to recently littlest known ledgends........Crean became the go to man for expeditions have been there with Scott firstFor those who find stories of survival interesting and are not familiar with the Shackleton imperial trans-antartic expidition in 1914 then that is another fascinating tale of survival.
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bodleing: Looks interesting, will check it out, thanks choco.
Great music too...
yes great musicGreat music too...
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Sterling_Wollops: The book was great, loved it..
Haven't seen the movie yet because i'm too scared it might destroy the story for me.
Sounds promising ?
they never do...Haven't seen the movie yet because i'm too scared it might destroy the story for me.
Sounds promising ?
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chococherrie: they never do... dont expect much tho..but i liked the story behind it
i dont know how to read!!
does it have pics??
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LuvinHavinFun: i dont know how to read!!
does it have pics??
ill have to tell u the story with pictures laterdoes it have pics??
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A story that divided the climbing world for years.
If you take the time to watch these three ten minute clips, I guarantee you'll watch the rest of this award winning film.
One of the very few films that are as good as the book.
A truly remarkable story!!!