Everest
PG-13, 2015, Universal Pictures
Director:
Baltasar Kormákur
Starring:
Jake Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, John Hawkes, Robin Wright, Keira Knightley, Josh Brolin
Plot:
A docudrama set in 1996, when a number of simultaneous expeditions up Mount Everest has catastrophic results.
1
Climbers face reality of pain-filled journey
Themes: Adversity, Facing Trials, Survival, Overcoming Challenges
2
Doctor describes dangers of Everest climb
Themes: Danger, Facing Trials, Preparation, Risk
3
Fear causes climber to fall
Themes: Facing Trials, Fear, Panic
4
Everest climbers asked, "Why climb mountain?"
Themes: Achievement, Dreams, Fulfillment, Inspiration, Success, Motivation
5
Man climbs mountains to escape depression
Themes: Depression, Escape, Suffering, Happiness, Fulfillment, Reward
6
Climbers joyfully reach summit of Mt. Everest
Themes: Achievement, Fulfillment, Overcomer, Success, Overcoming Challenges
8
Delirious climber believes he's hot in snowstorm
Themes: Belief, Deception, Truth, Reality, False Hope
9
Wife encourages despairing climber to keep on
Themes: Despair, Discouraged, Encouragement, Giving Up, Marriage, Hopelessness, Motivation
10
Images of family give man will to live
Themes: Encouragement, Family, Hope, Inspiration, Motivation, Relationships