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Mixing interviews with dramatic re-enactments of the event, this gripping docudrama retells the mountaineering trek gone awry of Simon Yates
(Nicholas Aaron)
and Joe Simpson
(Brendan Mackey),
who falls and breaks his leg while climbing in the Andes. Yates, who's tethered to him, attempts to lower him to safety but fails, forcing him to make a pivotal decision that may or may not save both of their lives. The question is, was it the right one?
2003 R 106 minutes
4 stars (Dale-4.5, David-3.5) an amazing true story full of adventure and near death experiences!
