Is The World’s Best Belayer Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2017)

📖 The Core Premise

The World’s Best Belayer returns to the screen in 2017, bringing a fresh narrative to the Documentary genre. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "This long-term project (one year of production) features the world’s best climbers. It also stars Jean Siuen and the legendary Gilles Estramboulli ! The movie was primarily shot in Leonidio, Greece, and Santa Linya, Spain. For Ray Verseau, climbing is only a consequence of his true love, belaying. Verseau has taken his love for the belay and turned it into a profession, even an art for. He is the World’s Best Belayer."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In The World’s Best Belayer, even the presence of Jean Siuen struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Documentary. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is The World’s Best Belayer worth your time? If you appreciate Documentary films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, The World’s Best Belayer misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 10 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.