Everest (2015)

Plot: - In May 1996,  an attempt to climb Mount Everest goes  disastrously wrong and 8 climbers die
Stars: Jason Clarke, Thomas Wright

This movie was a disappointment. Like some other 21st Century movies about recent historical events, Everest is shot in a quasi-documentary style. As a result, it lacks the real life punch of a true documentary or the excitement of complete fiction. There are no heroes or villains,  just a grey situation with average people trying to climb the mountain and making understandable mistakes. We never really know any of the characters - except on a superficial level. Accordingly, their struggle for survival doesn't really mean much.

Today it would be impossible, but in ye olden days, Hollywood would've jazzed up the story with some great character actors, a villain, a good looking hero (Spencer Tracy comes to mind), and a love affair. The real people involved in the story would have been upset, but it would have made a much better movie.

On the upside: the movie *looks* great, and some of the special effects are spectacular.  And it seems to fairly represent the effort and technical aspects of climbing the world's highest  mountain.

Summary:  Overall, a disappointment. Everest  looks great but lacks engaging characters. Read the many books instead.