The real story of Toni Kurz and the tragedy on the Eiger is amazing and heartbreaking. Absolutely mesmerizing. Would have made a wonderful movie. And then someone decided to "fancy it up"...
I think of this as a Hollywood thing, but apparently it exists in Germany, too. You've got an amazing true story. One that would keep people on the edge of their seats. Perfect!
But, no, that's not enough for the movie producer/writer/studio executive/whoever. Let's introduce a totally made up character into an otherwise true story as a "love interest." Because, ya know, if it's all guys, someone might start thinking they're gay or something. Or maybe some executive said, "Women won't see this unless we add a girl." And thereby ruined the movie.
I basically got mad halfway through at the added garbage and skimmed through the rest, cursing the whole time.
There are some other annoying things, like creating a fake antagonism between the climbers, but the main thing that ruined the movie was the additional of the fake female character. (And no disrespect to the actress - she was excellent.)
I strongly suggest watching The Beckoning Silence instead if you want to see the real story.
I think of this as a Hollywood thing, but apparently it exists in Germany, too. You've got an amazing true story. One that would keep people on the edge of their seats. Perfect!
But, no, that's not enough for the movie producer/writer/studio executive/whoever. Let's introduce a totally made up character into an otherwise true story as a "love interest." Because, ya know, if it's all guys, someone might start thinking they're gay or something. Or maybe some executive said, "Women won't see this unless we add a girl." And thereby ruined the movie.
I basically got mad halfway through at the added garbage and skimmed through the rest, cursing the whole time.
There are some other annoying things, like creating a fake antagonism between the climbers, but the main thing that ruined the movie was the additional of the fake female character. (And no disrespect to the actress - she was excellent.)
I strongly suggest watching The Beckoning Silence instead if you want to see the real story.