The Alps (2007)

100% of critics liked it
(7 reviews)
74% of users liked it
(478 ratings)

Stephen Judson's documentary The Alps transports audiences to the majestic yet incomparably deadly ice wall known as The Eiger, situated nearly fourteen thousand feet about Switzerland. At that location, a courageous alpinist whose father died in a climbing accident amid the same peaks attempts to… More Stephen Judson's documentary The Alps transports audiences to the majestic yet incomparably deadly ice wall known as The Eiger, situated nearly fourteen thousand feet about Switzerland. At that location, a courageous alpinist whose father died in a climbing accident amid the same peaks attempts to scale his way to the very top. The film both revels in scenic Alpine wonder and pays homage to the fortitude and shared spirit of the Swiss people who live near the Eiger. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 44 min.
Directed By: Stephen Judson
Genres: Documentary, Action & Adventure, Sports & Fitness

In Theaters: Mar 30, 2007 Limited
Studio: MacGillivray Freeman Films

Critic Reviews

Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
An eye-popping tribute to the European range that's heaved heavenward since bulging from the Earth eons ago during continental drift.
Andrew L. Urban, Urban Cinefile
A giant screen to tell an intimate yet soaring story
Louise Keller, Urban Cinefile
With the majesty of the mountains coupled with an emotional impact as dense as tightly packed snow, The Alps is an awesome experience.
Jeff Vice, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
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.
Ross Anthony, Hollywood Report Card
Wonderful cinematography, great music by Queen, pace suffers a bit near the end.
Susan Granger, www.susangranger.com
More than a travelogue, this chronicles a "real life story of strength, performance and passion," offering audiences alpine thrills without the element of danger.
Carla Meyer, Sacramento Bee
A film whose story is framed by tragedy and the haunting human obsession that followed it. And that's what makes its stunning and highly vertiginous visuals all the more dramatic and relevant to the non-climber.

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Cast

Michael Gambon
as Narrator
Brian May
as Original Solo Guitar
John Harlin III

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