North Face (Nordwand) - 7 stars out of 10
"Nordwand" isn't a movie that you should see because of its acting or its tragic story (loosely based on historical events), but because of its raw, realistic portrayal of freezing to death. If you are squeamish, this is not the movie for you. As it exposes the power of nature along with the horrors of mountain climbing in an avalanche, this film becomes difficult to watch. Frozen limbs, the crack of bones breaking, and worst of all, gruesomely frostbitten hands, will make your entire body cringe. I would feel like I am delivering a spoiler but the entire second half of the film focuses on the attempts of these climbers to reach safety. Though the acting often takes a backseat to the stunning cinematography and uncomfortable imagery, Benno Furmann steals the spotlight with the desperation and agony in his acting. I would think twice before seeing this film because, unlike over-the-top gore films like "Frozen," these two hours of realism are truly disturbing.
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