20130729: Documentary review--Conquering the World

A. (hulu+) Richard Parks: Conquering the World

1. Former rugby player Richard Parks takes on the 7-3-7 challenge: climb the tallest peaks on the 7 continents, reach the 3 poles (south, north, highest) of the world, and do it in under 7 months.
2. This was an amazingly good documentary film.
3. There was a narrator whose script was not too much, not too little, and always to the point.  Bravo.  I usually do not like narration.
4. The camera work was exquisite, especially from the mighty peaks.  The footage of ascents and descents was better than I expected.
5. The sound was quite well done, particularly the interviews.  The incidental music was a plus.  I usually dislike incidental music, since it often distracts from the exposition.
6. The financing and impetus for taking the challenge was well explained.  All through the detailing of the six months, twelve days of meeting the challenge, the importance of the logistical support teams was made clear.
7. Taking care of injuries and travel obstacles was handled well.
8. The scripting of what Richard Parks had to say in studio concerning the different parts of the film was good in terms of exposition and emotional content for the long, hard effort.
9. I rated this film five stars of five on Hulu+.

Cinematography: 10/10 Beautiful.  Excellent framing, depth of field, sufficient lighting.

Sound: 10/10 Consistently good.

Screenplay: 10/10  Quite well-organized.