Free Solo (PG-13)

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FREE SOLO is an edge-of-your seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of an athlete who challenges both his body and his beliefs on a quest to triumph over the impossible, revealing the personal toll of excellence. As the climber begins his training, the armor of invincibility he's built up over decades unexpectedly breaks apart when Honnold begins to fall in love, threatening his focus and giving way to injury and setbacks. Vasarhelyi and Chin succeed in beautifully capturing deeply human moments with Honnold as well as the death-defying climb with exquisite artistry and masterful, vertigo-inducing camerawork.

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Documentary
1 hr. 37 min.
Opened September 28th, 2018

MovieGoer Review

Spoiler warning: Although this is a documentary chronicling an historically-established event, I am aware that some potential viewers may not be aware of how things turned out. This review candidly discusses the results so those who wish to... MORE

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synopsis

FREE SOLO is an edge-of-your seat thriller and an inspiring portrait of an athlete who challenges both his body and his beliefs on a quest to triumph over the impossible, revealing the personal toll of excellence. As the climber begins his training, the armor of invincibility he's built up over decades unexpectedly breaks apart when Honnold begins to fall in love, threatening his focus and giving way to injury and setbacks. Vasarhelyi and Chin succeed in beautifully capturing deeply human moments with Honnold as well as the death-defying climb with exquisite artistry and masterful, vertigo-inducing camerawork.

details

Documentary
1 hr. 37 min.
Opened September 28th, 2018

MovieGoer Review

Spoiler warning: Although this is a documentary chronicling an historically-established event, I am aware that some potential viewers may not be aware of how things turned out. This review candidly discusses the results so those who wish to... MORE