ARCTIC

DISCLAIMER: IF YOU ARE UNDER THE AGE OF 13, YOU MUST ASK YOUR PARENTS IF YOU ARE ALLOWED, IF THEY SAY NO…IT MEANS NO!

90/100 “sweet”

So What’s the Story?

Arctic tells the story of Overgård. A man who has been surviving in the arctic after crashing in his plane, overtime he begins to adapt to the frozen wasteland, but will not give up hope that someone will rescue him. One day, a helicopter crashes leaving only one survivor in the wreckage, a girl who seems to be barely alive. After discovering her map, Overgård and the girl go off on an epic journey through the frozen wasteland to get to an arctic base.

Is It Worth Your While?

The answer to that question is a complete yes, Arctic provides all the standards needed to be a great survival film. First we have directing by Joe Penna was done not only with style, but with a sense of adventure. He directed shots and scenes so amazing and beautiful that they proved that Arctic didn’t need a script to survive. Next I thought that the cinematography was incredible, providing you with incredible shots of the arctic and of Mads Mikkelsen struggling to get through it. It gave you a sense of wonder, and how beautiful and terrifying nature really is. Next I thought that the story was so good that it did not even need a script to go with it, it was terrifying, suspenseful, adventurous and just so fun to watch, it was like you were truly there surviving with Mads Mikkelsen.

How Was the Cast?

There is only one cast member I need to review here and that is Mads Mikkelsen. I thought that he truly pulled you into the movie with his power to get into character, and provided a perfect sense of emotion and danger. This is the first film that I have seen him play the main character in, and I can tell you this even if you don’t like the movie, you will love Mads Mikkelsen.

Aging ‘The Frozen Wasteland’

This film has a few scenes of blood followed by anger. The main character goes through many dangers to get him and the girl through the rough terrain. The movie is a perfect example of Man versus Nature, and the main character will not give up on his life or the girl’s in this harsh wasteland.

By: Quinn Marcus