james simons

One of the best documentaries ever, as great as Free Solo and Man on Wire. Finally a well deserved tribute to the Sherpas who showed the entitled Westerners how to get up the mountain while carrying most of their gear. It is aptly pointed out that the same 14 peaks were summoned by a legendary European climber, but it required 14 years as opposed to 7 months.

No movie could make a more profound statement on the horrors of warfare. It is the most shattering movie experience I have ever had, and you who see it will remember it for the rest of your life. The descent of the lead from a happy, idealistic youth to his final reckoning with Hell on earth is unforgettable.