Netflix | Release Date: November 24, 2021
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bertobellamyDec 1, 2021
If you're into alpinism or climbing, then you're in for a treat; if not, you'll enjoy this anime-inspired film about giving in your life to something you love.

'The Summit of the Gods' reminded me a lot of 'I Lost My Body,' and not just
If you're into alpinism or climbing, then you're in for a treat; if not, you'll enjoy this anime-inspired film about giving in your life to something you love.

'The Summit of the Gods' reminded me a lot of 'I Lost My Body,' and not just because of the animation style — the details are amazing! — but because of the introspective themes.

The story follows a Japanese journalist in search of the truth about who reached Everest's summit first. When he encounters an elusive climber who may have a lead, he joins him in his next ascent.

Although the film has a lot of inspiring and breathtaking moments, some others are very dark and tense. Still, it makes a really good job at showing why climbers risk their lives with no apparent purpose.

The only problem is that the mixing of two timelines makes the plot a little convoluted, but nothing to worry about. Just keep going and you'll be rewarded.

Forget about 'Everest,' 'Vertical Limit' or even 'Free Solo,' this is the ultimate mountaineering film.
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zlatanmazuidiMar 6, 2022
One of the truly great animated films this year, one that now places Imbert alongside fellow countrymen Jérémy Clapin (I Lost My Body) and Rémi Chayé (Calamity) as part of a new generation of French animation talent that is delivering highOne of the truly great animated films this year, one that now places Imbert alongside fellow countrymen Jérémy Clapin (I Lost My Body) and Rémi Chayé (Calamity) as part of a new generation of French animation talent that is delivering high quality animated projects in both story and style. Expand
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JLuis_001Mar 26, 2022
There may be nothing special about the animation, but this film was a revelation and a pleasant quality surprise.

What could easily have been categorised as a documentary is a surprising dramatic film that reminds us why the genre should not
There may be nothing special about the animation, but this film was a revelation and a pleasant quality surprise.

What could easily have been categorised as a documentary is a surprising dramatic film that reminds us why the genre should not be associated for the most part only with family or children's films.

If you have Netflix and haven't seen it, I highly recommend it.
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noob328Dec 17, 2021
While the film intermittently stuns in revealing Everest’s topographical mystique, its expedition into what makes climbers tick struggles to get off the ground.
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QUAID300Dec 3, 2021
Amazing artwork and animation, solid story. Very good movie, hopefully will lead to more quality stories being told in anime fashion. There is no reason the anime style cannot be widely adopted into all genres in film and tv shows.
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