Review of The Last Mountain

The story is made compelling by the mother/son aspect who shared the same fate, and this gives it a nice soft touch, padding the documentary to be able to make the cruel reality of mountain madness and irrational behaviours that led to their deaths more relatable for people who have never been on a mountain... For mountaineers to attempt above their competence level on a route that has had 0% success and a 100% fatality rate is exactly what Messner said.. is suicidal.. the outcome was as predicted.. it's not a story of mother and son though they this does evoke sentiments for the families loss.. but in reality the documentary is a cautionary tale about clouded judgment, climbing above your competence and choosing wreckless partners..