Free Solo (2018)
Runtime: 100 minutes
Synopsis: Follow Alex Honnold as he becomes the first person to ever free solo climb Yosemite's 3,000 ft high El Capitan wall. With no ropes or safety gear, he completed arguably the greatest feat in rock climbing history.
Verdict: When "Free Solo" was announced as the winner of the Oscar for best documentary at this year's ceremony, and upon looking up what the subject tackled was, I knew that I had to check it out. And boy am I glad I did.
Following Alex Honnold's insane challenge of climbing the famous El Capitan wall without any ropes, "Free Solo" not only was thrilling to watch, but also was surprisingly multilayered. The build-up to the climb was as exciting as the climb itself, which is the main reason why I found this documentary fascinating.
In fact, "Free Solo" throws its focus first of all on Alex himself, beautifully developing him and dissecting his admiration for a hobby that could very well end his life, which is also highlighted magnificently in the film. The award-winning documentary also covers the great mental and physical preparation undergone by our protagonist in order to achieve such an incredible feat.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching "Free Solo" despite it featuring a few scenes that did feel more or less scripted and less genuine, and I have to recommend it to anyone interested in Alex's enticing journey.
FINAL GRADE: 8/10
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