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Against the Ice

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Against the Ice is a true story of friendship, love, survival, and the power of the human spirit as two men (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Cole) trek unknown parts of Greenland on a harrowing expedition that changed history.
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Against the Ice isn't the most original or exciting wilderness thriller, but viewers in search of man-versus-nature entertainment could easily do worse.

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Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (LAist) 03/12/2022
This one is interesting because it plays out in a very particular way that actually has something to do with what's happening today. Go to Full Review
Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 03/09/2022
Considering the epic nature of the trek, the film did feel rather pedestrian. Go to Full Review
Simran Hans Observer (UK) 03/06/2022
2/5
A tense encounter with an angry polar bear and a phantom hot air balloon are highlights during the endless plodding across the frozen wilderness. Go to Full Review
Nuha Hassan Nuha Hassan (Medium) 09/04/2023
Many unforgettable moments of tension and deprivation will surely grip the audiences’ attention. However, the slow and sloppy pacing ultimately makes the movie a bit shaky. Go to Full Review
Keith Garlington Keith & the Movies 08/16/2022
3.5/5
While it may lack the overall tension you might expect from a movie like this, the film still does a good job immersing you in its story and setting. Go to Full Review
Rahul Desai News9 Live (India) 07/25/2022
A tropey but fairly watchable survival drama... Go to Full Review
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Chris P Oct 17 Great movie that kept my attention. Well acted and well written. See more Angie M Oct 9 I made an account to review this movie. I hope nothing like this ever gets created again. The historical intrigue of this story is entirely lost in horrific writing, bad acting, and poor and isolating cinematography. What a waste of all resources this film had available. The characters are unlikeable dog abusers, the script is a 12 year old attempting drama, and there is simply no suspense or tension in the entire film. By the halfway mark I was cheering for the ice or a bear to off these terrible pieces of garbage unlikeable British pirates pretending to be Danish. This movie made me angry at it. It truly sucked to experience. Joe Cole should fight to keep this off his career list as it makes him look untalented. Charles Dance's performance was the best because it was only a few seconds for the director to ruin. See more Johannes S 01/06/2024 Some beautiful shots and solid acting in this survival movie. However, it is getting pretty slow and some scenes are overly stretched at times. See more Tim B 12/31/2023 There's some good acting and great scenery in this true story of polar exploration, but ultimately the film lacks atmosphere and story is presented with little sense of genuine risk or danger. See more 11/01/2023 Great movie with a straight-up plot, which leaves out all the detracting gratuitous distractions that many of today's shows/movies put in (to 'kiss the ring') and distract from the plot. It could not have been a lot of fun shooting a movie in a sheer freezing climate. Take it from one who spent 3 years up North where one's extremeties can freeze in a very, very short time. See more lykke a 04/09/2023 Absolutely stunning story. So refreshing. Worthwhile watching. Outstanding performances of the main characters. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Against the Ice is a true story of friendship, love, survival, and the power of the human spirit as two men (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Cole) trek unknown parts of Greenland on a harrowing expedition that changed history.
Director
Peter Flinth
Producer
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Baltasar Kormákur
Screenwriter
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Derrick, Ejnar Mikkelsen, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Joe Derrick
Production Co
RVK Studios, Ill Kippers Productions
Genre
Drama, Adventure, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 2, 2022
Runtime
1h 42m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos
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