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Polar

  • 20192019
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 58m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
88K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,094
10
Mads Mikkelsen in Polar (2019)
The world's top assassin, Duncan Vizla, aka The Black Kaiser (Mads Mikkelsen), is settling into retirement when his former employer marks him as a liability to the firm. Against his will, he finds himself back in the game going head to head with an army of younger, faster, ruthless killers who will stop at nothing to have him silenced.
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A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.A retiring assassin suddenly finds himself on the receiving end of a hit, contracted by none other than his own employer seeking to cash in on the pensions of aging employees.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
88K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
1,094
10
  • Director
    • Jonas Åkerlund
  • Writers
    • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
    • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
  • Stars
    • Mads Mikkelsen
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Katheryn Winnick
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jonas Åkerlund
  • Writers
    • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
    • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
  • Stars
    • Mads Mikkelsen
    • Vanessa Hudgens
    • Katheryn Winnick
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 111Critic reviews
    • 19Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos3

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    Mads Mikkelsen
    Mads Mikkelsen
    • Duncan Vizlaas Duncan Vizla
    Vanessa Hudgens
    Vanessa Hudgens
    • Camilleas Camille
    Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick
    • Vivianas Vivian
    Fei Ren
    Fei Ren
    • Hildeas Hilde
    Ruby O. Fee
    Ruby O. Fee
    • Sindyas Sindy
    Matt Lucas
    Matt Lucas
    • Blutas Blut
    Robert Maillet
    Robert Maillet
    • Karlas Karl
    Anthony Grant
    Anthony Grant
    • Facundoas Facundo
    Josh Cruddas
    Josh Cruddas
    • Alexeias Alexei
    Lovina Yavari
    Lovina Yavari
    • Junkie Janeas Junkie Jane
    Ayisha Issa
    Ayisha Issa
    • Jazminas Jazmin
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    Pedro Miguel Arce
    • Pedroas Pedro
    Anastasia Marinina
    Anastasia Marinina
    • Evalinaas Evalina
    Martin Zolotarev
    Martin Zolotarev
    • Evalina's Sonas Evalina's Son
    Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss
    • Porteras Porter
    Inga Cadranel
    Inga Cadranel
    • Reginaas Regina
    Jill Frappier
    Jill Frappier
    • Dorisas Doris
    Nia Roam
    Nia Roam
    • Ginnyas Ginny
    • Director
      • Jonas Åkerlund
    • Writers
      • Jayson Rothwell(screenplay by)
      • Víctor Santos(based on the Dark Horse graphic novel "Polar: Came from the cold" by)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Released on Netflix in the US within weeks of the theatrical release of another Mads Mikkelsen-led movie Arctic (2018) which happened to be titled 'Polar' in some international territories. The two movies are unrelated.
    • Goofs
      Vivian says "He's currently staking out in Belarus, Russia", to Duncan while discussing business at the restaurant. Belarus and Russia are two separate countries.
    • Quotes

      Duncan Vizla: Try not to be scared.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits roll from top-to-bottom instead of the more widely used bottom-to-top
    • Connections
      Featured in Everything Wrong with...: Everything Wrong With Polar In 17 Minutes Or Less (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      September
      Performed by Earth Wind & Fire (as Earth, Wind & Fire)

      Written by Al McKay, Maurice White, Allee Willis

      (c) Steel Chest Music/EMI Blackwood Music Inc./EMI April Music/Irving Music, Inc.

      Courtesy of EMI Music Publishing Germany GmbH/Rondor Musikverlag GmbH

      (p) 1978 Sony BMG Music Entertainment

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Germany GmbH

    User reviews1K

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    I wanted to hate this B-grade film, but ended up loving it!
    Novice (mainly music videos and short film - only a handful of full length feature films) director Jonas Åkerlund, and novice screenwriter Jayson Rothwell, did an outstanding job creating a crazy action noir film adaptation from the graphic novel by Víctor Santos.

    The directing was outstanding - props to Jonas Åkerlund for nailing this one. The great cinematography and use of high-contract colors really added to the film, as did his camera work. The screenplay's use of character introductions - although done many times before, worked really well, and combined with the writing and directing, gave this film a Quentin Tarantino feel.

    At first I felt the characters were way too animated and overshadowed Mads Mikkelsen's monotonic and bland character, and thus was disappointed in this film. But as the story progressed, I felt this wasn't your typical 'assassin retires' movie. The story developed slowly, and I do feel the 118 min length was a little long, but the pace kept up well, help keep me interested and intrigued, and eventually found myself to start liking it.

    The actors where cast perfectly and performed really well . The soundtrack by Deadmau5 was perfect for this film.

    I wanted to hate this B-grade film, but ended up loving it! This is one of those films that stay with you long after you've seen it, and I feel in time will become a cult classic. I do hope for a part 2 - and judging by some unexpected and surprisingly well placed surprises, I'm guessing that will happen.

    The critics got this one wrong. Yes, it may not be for everyone, but going in not expecting much, I became a fan. A well deserved 8/10 from me. And if anyone thinks this is a fake review, click my username and you will see my 300+ reviews. :)
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 25, 2019 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Netflix
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Polar: Sát Thủ Tái Xuất
    • Filming locations
      • Casa Loma, Toronto, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Constantin Film
      • Constantin Film
      • Dark Horse Entertainment
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 58 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.00 : 1

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