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The Alps

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This documentary follows mountain climber John Harlin III as he attempts to scale the north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps, one of the most dangerous climbs in the world. Harlin feels compelled to complete the journey because his father died making the same trip. As Harlin plots his trip, he tries to instill in his daughter the same sense of awe towards nature that his father gave him. Once Harlin begins to climb, his family watches his ascent from a distance through a telescope.

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Bruce Westbrook Houston Chronicle 10/05/2007
3.5/4
An eye-popping tribute to the European range that's heaved heavenward since bulging from the Earth eons ago during continental drift. Go to Full Review Michael Janusonis Orlando Weekly 12/30/2017
By focusing on one man, [the flimmakers have] made The Alps a very personal experience. Because of that, the audience can project a personality for the mountain as well, and it's a menacing one. Go to Full Review Andrew L. Urban Urban Cinefile 06/01/2009
A giant screen to tell an intimate yet soaring story Go to Full Review Louise Keller Urban Cinefile 06/01/2009
With the majesty of the mountains coupled with an emotional impact as dense as tightly packed snow, The Alps is an awesome experience. Go to Full Review Jeff Vice Deseret News (Salt Lake City) 06/05/2008
3/4
Even though the film was shot -- and is being shown -- in the 2-D format and not in IMAX's sometimes gimmicky 3-D one, The Alps is still not for those who have a fear of heights. Go to Full Review Ross Anthony Hollywood Report Card 10/18/2007
3/4
Wonderful cinematography, great music by Queen, pace suffers a bit near the end. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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07/06/2011 Horrible, uninformative for a documentery and very uninteresting See more 02/06/2011 You might've seen the Alps, but not quite like this!! This IMAX documentary - set in the less celebrated, Italian side of Alps - takes you up close with the treacherous ascent to the jagged peaks. While the vistas are absolutely breathtaking...you also find yourself gasping for breath, imagining the vertigo-inducing experience of being up there. Watch it in a dome theatre to change your perspective of adventure, natural beauty and life.. See more 08/12/2010 I love the swiss alps! See more 08/12/2010 Great visuals (per usual from this studio), well-designed animation, and a poignant story. What else do you expect from the greatest IMAX studio of this time? See more 08/12/2010 Tremendous visuals, a compelling story, and a rocking soundtrack. It only played at the IMAX theater for a short time, but the DVD comes out in January! See more 08/12/2010 You'll want to catch this visually-stunning film in IMAX, which is the format it was filmed for. Story is interesting, too. We saw its Canadian premier (being a travel writer never hurts), and the lead guy was there. Wow. See more Read all reviews
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Stephen Judson

Director

Michael Gambon

Narrator

Stephen Judson

Writer

Stephen Venables

Writer

Greg MacGillivray

Producer

Mark Krenzien

Producer

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Synopsis This documentary follows mountain climber John Harlin III as he attempts to scale the north face of the Eiger in the Swiss Alps, one of the most dangerous climbs in the world. Harlin feels compelled to complete the journey because his father died making the same trip. As Harlin plots his trip, he tries to instill in his daughter the same sense of awe towards nature that his father gave him. Once Harlin begins to climb, his family watches his ascent from a distance through a telescope.
Director
Stephen Judson
Producer
Greg MacGillivray, Mark Krenzien
Screenwriter
Stephen Judson, Stephen Venables
Distributor
MacGillivray Freeman Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 30, 2007, Original
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 14, 2008
Runtime
44m
Aspect Ratio
IMAX (1.43:1)
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