Whiteout (2009) 5.4
U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko tracks a killer in Antarctica, as the sun is about to set for six months. Director:Dominic Sena |
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Whiteout (2009) 5.4
U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko tracks a killer in Antarctica, as the sun is about to set for six months. Director:Dominic Sena |
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| Kate Beckinsale | ... | ||
| Gabriel Macht | ... | ||
| Tom Skerritt | ... | ||
| Columbus Short | ... | ||
| Alex O'Loughlin | ... | ||
| Shawn Doyle | ... | ||
| Joel S. Keller | ... |
Jack
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Jesse Todd | ... | |
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Arthur Holden | ... | |
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Erin Hickock | ... |
Rhonda
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| Bashar Rahal | ... |
Russian Pilot
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| Julian Cain | ... |
Russian Co-pilot
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| Dennis Keiffer | ... |
Russian Guard
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| Andrei Runtso | ... |
Russian Guard
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| Roman Varshavsky | ... |
Russian Guard
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U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko is three days from the end of her tour at an international research station in Antarctica after which she'll resign. An incident from her past haunts her. The continent's first winter storm is coming when a body, wearing no gear, is discovered in the tundra. She investigates, soon finds more bodies, and must find a motive and a murderer before the storm and her departure. A U.N. agent, Robert Pryce, appears, seemingly out of nowhere, to help. An aging physician about to retire, a nervous mission chief, a downed Soviet plane, and the weather's deadly elements add to the story. Can Carrie trust Pryce and does she still have what it takes? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
While digesting my Thanksgiving meal, I wanted to watch a good movie in front of the fire on a cold winter night. Whiteout seemed appealing because of the synopsis and the setting. I love the desolate setting of an science facility in the cold lifeless continent of Antartica. There is always something creepy and thrilling about being so far from civilization and life sustaining climate; the movie had a similar creepiness to some other thrillers that take place in deep space. The plot and setting were original, and keep you guessing throughout the movie. The suspense and thrills were more likened to a horror movie or a slasher film, but I say that in a good way. My 17 year old daughter and wife had to turn their eyes away for many scenes in fear and anticipation.
I like to judge movies by what their intent is. I try and compare Old School to Gone with the Wind for example... 2 completely different audiences and intents, but both great movies that deliver what they try to deliver. In my opinion, Whiteout delivered what it tried to deliver, a scary, interesting, beautiful, thrilling escape. Exactly what I wanted to see on a cold Friday night in front of the fire!