New York Magazine (Vulture) by David Edelstein

Meru is a packed 90 minutes. And I guess it is inspiring, in the sense that if human beings can endure this kind of risk and punishment, they could colonize Mars or breed a super-race to carry our species to the ends of the galaxy. All the familiar critical adjectives (harrowing, etc.) sound especially lame in this context. The movie is sick.

New York Magazine (Vulture) by David Edelstein

Meru is a packed 90 minutes. And I guess it is inspiring, in the sense that if human beings can endure this kind of risk and punishment, they could colonize Mars or breed a super-race to carry our species to the ends of the galaxy. All the familiar critical adjectives (harrowing, etc.) sound especially lame in this context. The movie is sick.

Variety by Dennis Harvey

Harrowing and ultimately moving.

The Hollywood Reporter by Neil Young

Meru is an engaging and cumulatively exhilarating debut from wife-and-husband team Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

Variety by Dennis Harvey

Harrowing and ultimately moving.

The Hollywood Reporter by Neil Young

Meru is an engaging and cumulatively exhilarating debut from wife-and-husband team Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin.

Chicago Sun-Times by Richard Roeper

The climbing sequences, the storms, the drama of broken equipment and nearly broken men — all great stuff, made even more compelling because the film does a wonderful job of letting us get to know and like each of the three adventurers.

Chicago Sun-Times by Richard Roeper

The climbing sequences, the storms, the drama of broken equipment and nearly broken men — all great stuff, made even more compelling because the film does a wonderful job of letting us get to know and like each of the three adventurers.

The Playlist by Nicholas Laskin

Meru is a flawed but deeply riveting account of what happens when men walk right up to the edge of madness.

The Playlist by Nicholas Laskin

Meru is a flawed but deeply riveting account of what happens when men walk right up to the edge of madness.

Empire by Simon Crook

The sheer terror of Meru Peak, the mountain-climber’s ultimate nemesis, is confronted in a vertiginous, breath-stealing video diary. Book a back seat at the big screen, and don’t look down.

Arizona Republic by Bill Goodykoontz

So what drives these men? “Because it’s there” merely scratches the surface. Meru may not answer the question completely — likely nothing can — but it is a thrilling, harrowing attempt.

Los Angeles Times by Kenneth Turan

Though the Meru climbing and outdoor footage is spectacular, it is the personal struggle of each of the climbers, and the candid way they talk about them on camera, that give this film its considerable impact.

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

Blindingly beautiful and meticulously assembled by the award-winning editor Bob Eisenhardt, Meru easily makes you forget that what you are watching is completely bananas.

Empire by Simon Crook

The sheer terror of Meru Peak, the mountain-climber’s ultimate nemesis, is confronted in a vertiginous, breath-stealing video diary. Book a back seat at the big screen, and don’t look down.

Arizona Republic by Bill Goodykoontz

So what drives these men? “Because it’s there” merely scratches the surface. Meru may not answer the question completely — likely nothing can — but it is a thrilling, harrowing attempt.

Los Angeles Times by Kenneth Turan

Though the Meru climbing and outdoor footage is spectacular, it is the personal struggle of each of the climbers, and the candid way they talk about them on camera, that give this film its considerable impact.

The New York Times by Jeannette Catsoulis

Blindingly beautiful and meticulously assembled by the award-winning editor Bob Eisenhardt, Meru easily makes you forget that what you are watching is completely bananas.

Entertainment Weekly by Christian Holub

Meru the film, then, might be the anti-Everest. There are no expensive special effects, but there is a lot of authentic climbing footage.

Entertainment Weekly by Christian Holub

Meru the film, then, might be the anti-Everest. There are no expensive special effects, but there is a lot of authentic climbing footage.