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Kate Beckinsale stars in this white-hot thriller as a U.S. marshal investigating Antarctica's first murder. But as one victim turns into many and daylight grows shorter, the woman must race against the clock and Mother Nature to discover the identity of the killer. Whiteout is based on the graphic novel by Greg Rucka.
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32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The studios seemed unsure on how to market this movie and the punchline of being the coldest movie ever filmed hardly inspired confidence in the Antarctica-set thriller and the movie quickly vanished from movie screens. That it did not get an audience could also be explained by the fact that the film never quite identified itself in its marketing material. Was it a paranormal thriller? Was it a horror movie? Was it a psychological thriller? The truth be told it was none of these and was probably closest in structure and narrative to a western.
The plot revolves around a research station in the Antarctic that is prepping for a hibernation period where a skeleton crew keep things runnning through the Antarctic winter. A body is discovered on the ice and it is down to a U.S. Marshall (played competently by the always watchable Kate Beckinsale) to piece together the mystery of precisely what happened. The mystery is tied to a missing Cold War era Soviet Union plane that crashed into the ice decades earlier, which is shown as the movie opens, and the mysterious cargo on board.
Many complained that the movie makers covered the lithe, beautiful Beckinsale in many layers, but this criticism was hardly a valid one. The star strips down to her underwear within moments of her appearance on the screen but the scene is not gratuitous and is not graphic. For the rest of the movie necessity has her all bundled up but this is in keeping with the nature of the frigid weather which is a character unto itself in the movie. One quickly understands why the movie is set in the Antarctic for the movie uses the inhospitable climate as a mechanism with which to ratchet up the suspense and claustrophic feeling of the production.
Overall a satisfying thriller that surprised me in how much I liked it. I had expected to be bored by it but found myself entertained.
The plot revolves around a research station in the Antarctic that is prepping for a hibernation period where a skeleton crew keep things runnning through the Antarctic winter. A body is discovered on the ice and it is down to a U.S. Marshall (played competently by the always watchable Kate Beckinsale) to piece together the mystery of precisely what happened. The mystery is tied to a missing Cold War era Soviet Union plane that crashed into the ice decades earlier, which is shown as the movie opens, and the mysterious cargo on board.
Many complained that the movie makers covered the lithe, beautiful Beckinsale in many layers, but this criticism was hardly a valid one. The star strips down to her underwear within moments of her appearance on the screen but the scene is not gratuitous and is not graphic. For the rest of the movie necessity has her all bundled up but this is in keeping with the nature of the frigid weather which is a character unto itself in the movie. One quickly understands why the movie is set in the Antarctic for the movie uses the inhospitable climate as a mechanism with which to ratchet up the suspense and claustrophic feeling of the production.
Overall a satisfying thriller that surprised me in how much I liked it. I had expected to be bored by it but found myself entertained.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I originally saw this film, about murder and mayhem at a scientific station at the South Pole, on HBO and was a bit disapponted. I picked it up on blu-ray and watched it again and enjoyed it more the second time. The film based on a graphic novel is interesting but does have its flaws. The fight scenes out in the cold are okay, but it is difficult to tell who everyone is and as a result the suspense is diluted. Furthermore the macguffin of the mysterious cargo that men are dying and killing for is, once revealed, a distinct disappointment. The sets are very nicely designed and the scenes at the South Pole, (actually filmed at Lake Manitoba in Canada,) are beautiful
But the really most beautiful thing in this film is Kate Beckinsale. I found her absolutely gorgeous in "Pearl Harbor." My opinion didn't change in the "Underworld" films or the disappointing "Van Helsing." I think she is one of the prettiest actresses in films and can even make a burnt-out U.S. Federal Marshal at the South Pole look good. (The writers obviously knew what their main asset was since they almost immediately have her strip down to take a shower. No nudity however.) The supporting cast is good with Tom Skeritt a standout. Alex O' Laughlin also appears and uses what is probably his normal Austrailian accent. Watching him in this film makes me realize why I have a hard time accepting him as McGarrett on the new "Hawaii Five-O."
The picture and sound quality on the blu-ray are great. There is a nice documentary on the making of the film (where Beckinsale looks more beautiful than ever.) There is also a interesting featurette comparing the graphic novel with the completed film. There are also a couple of fairly long deleted scenes.
As stated, this is a well-made film that kind of came and went in the theaters. It is not bad and not great, but a fairly enjoyable way to spend an hour and forty minutes. And, in case I haven't mentioned it, that Kate is soooo beautiful!
But the really most beautiful thing in this film is Kate Beckinsale. I found her absolutely gorgeous in "Pearl Harbor." My opinion didn't change in the "Underworld" films or the disappointing "Van Helsing." I think she is one of the prettiest actresses in films and can even make a burnt-out U.S. Federal Marshal at the South Pole look good. (The writers obviously knew what their main asset was since they almost immediately have her strip down to take a shower. No nudity however.) The supporting cast is good with Tom Skeritt a standout. Alex O' Laughlin also appears and uses what is probably his normal Austrailian accent. Watching him in this film makes me realize why I have a hard time accepting him as McGarrett on the new "Hawaii Five-O."
The picture and sound quality on the blu-ray are great. There is a nice documentary on the making of the film (where Beckinsale looks more beautiful than ever.) There is also a interesting featurette comparing the graphic novel with the completed film. There are also a couple of fairly long deleted scenes.
As stated, this is a well-made film that kind of came and went in the theaters. It is not bad and not great, but a fairly enjoyable way to spend an hour and forty minutes. And, in case I haven't mentioned it, that Kate is soooo beautiful!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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I wasnt sure about this since I had not heard anything - but it looked
intriguing - I was surprised and pleased with this film - very good work
and has its surprises in the mystery.
intriguing - I was surprised and pleased with this film - very good work
and has its surprises in the mystery.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
white out
I think anything Kate Beckinsale decide to act in she dois the best actiong job she can. I also like her in Underwold series.
Published 2 months ago by Cheryl A. Parks
4.0 out of 5 stars
Oddity but Good
It was recommended by Netflix as a "horror" movie but it isn't although there are some uneasy scenes. Read more
Published 2 months ago by tpvissage
3.0 out of 5 stars
A so so movie
I like Kate Beckinsale I mean who doesn't? but this movie struggled to keep me interested! I would say it is average at best!
Published 2 months ago by shawn
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very good movie.
I recomend this movie as all around good entertainment. I upgraded myself from DVD to Blu-ray. I've owed the DVD since it was released to the public.
Published 3 months ago by wayne a johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
great item
great item why should I be required to say more than I feel is needed to say what I said?
Published 3 months ago by john smithkin
2.0 out of 5 stars
very lame
I love movies, even cheesy, obvious, predictable action flicks! But this one was just bland, tasteless, lame! That's the best word to describe it - lame. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shannon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Murder in the arctic,,,
based on the graphic novel of the same name whiteout is a visual feast..expertly shot...showcasing the beautiful wind swept antartic landscapes.. Read more
Published 4 months ago by N. Richko
3.0 out of 5 stars
Pleasant time spent
This movie was OK. I could not get over the feeling I had seen it before. Some things in the story line did not add up. I f your not to critical it is a nice hour or so. Read more
Published 4 months ago by A. Eric Brewington
5.0 out of 5 stars
whiteout
Simple story A uS marshall has to find how A man was killed while in the north pole while doing so she finds that the man and his friends found something in the snow and ice that... Read more
Published 4 months ago by john ward
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great story and adventure
This movie was made to entertain. It had a logical, believable story and plot. It was enjoyable to watch. It had no blaring background music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chuck
