visually stunning documentary; Despite the gravity-defying cinematography and alpine setting, "Free Solo" transcends the climbing world and intimately examines something universal
the film describes several areas that concern Alex and details about why each of them represents a difficulty; This plays out with as much (or more) suspense than any conventional thriller as the cameras capture every step of Alex Honnold's ascent
Alex Honnold's free solo climb should be celebrated as one of the great athletic feats of any kind, ever; a miraculous opportunity for the rest of us to experience what you might call the human sublime
by Evan Bush [Seattle Times ]
by James Berardinelli [Reel Views ]
