A man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive.
Release Date: February 1st, 2019
DVD Release Date: April 30th, 2019
PG-13 |1 hr 37 min
Plot SummaryA man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a deadly trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive.
Cast: Mads Mikkelsen, Maria Thelma Smáradóttir
Director: Joe Penna
Production Co: Joker Films, Armory Films, XYZ Films
This film is definitely the Mads Mikkelsen show, and it is one of his most powerful, emotive performances to date. show more
Arctic is elegantly shot, crisp and unfussy, and seamless in its near-invisible use of digital effects, creating a persuasive you-are-there feeling that's rare in these days of flashy CG thrills. And it's the very old-fashioned movie magic of an expressive face that keeps you watching even as the storytelling ambles. show more
There’s plenty to admire in this trim, nearly dialogue-free 97-minute drama, not least Mads Mikkelsen’s raw performance as a downed airman waiting for rescue in the Arctic wastes, and the widescreen majesty of the Icelandic landscapes that stand in for the film’s polar setting. show more
