Arctic
Arctic

Arctic

2018Movie98 minEnglish

A man stranded in the Arctic is finally about to receive his long awaited rescue. However, after a tragic accident, his opportunity is lost and he must then decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his camp or embark on a deadly trek through the unknown for potential salvation.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users84%
Director: Joe PennaGenres: Adventure, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A man stranded in the Arctic must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or embark on a perilous journey to seek rescue. After a devastating plane crash leaves him alone in the unforgiving frozen wilderness, he struggles daily for survival against the elements. His solitary existence is disrupted when he encounters another survivor, forcing him to confront the immense risks of continuing his fight for life.

Critical Reception

Arctic received widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its minimalist approach, stunning cinematography, and Mads Mikkelsen's powerful, understated performance. Critics praised its raw portrayal of survival and the tension maintained throughout the film despite its sparse dialogue.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intense and gripping survival narrative.
  • Mads Mikkelsen's stoic performance is a standout element.
  • Lauded for its beautiful yet brutal depiction of the Arctic landscape.

Google audience: Audiences largely appreciated the film's suspenseful survival story and Mads Mikkelsen's compelling performance. Many found it to be a tense and visually impressive cinematic experience, though some noted its slow pace.

Fun Fact

Mads Mikkelsen performed most of the film's stunts himself, including many scenes in extremely cold temperatures and icy water, to enhance the authenticity of his character's struggle.

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r96sk

r96sk

A fairly standard survival drama, though a very good one at that! <em>'Arctic'</em> is wonderfully acted out by Mads Mikkelsen, who is all alone (aside from a small role for María Thelma Smáradóttir) and rather mute all the way... but th...
Gimly

Gimly

Seems to be very little more than a blank slate on which to show to us that Mads Mikkelsen is a great actor, but like... We bin knew. _Final rating:★★½ - Not quite for me, but I definitely get the appeal._