Whiteout
Whiteout

Whiteout

2000Movie129 minJapanese

A group of terrorists has taken hold of the largest dam in Japan. They also capture the workers as hostages, and demanded $5 billion yen from the government with a 24 hour deadline in exchange for the lives of the hostages. To make things more complicated, there was a snowstorm and no one can get in or out near the area. Fortunately, the terrorists did not capture Togashi, the dam controller, and he is the only person who can rescue those hostages from the terrorists...

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IMDb5.1/10
Metacritic32/100
Google Users45%
Director: Ernest R. DickersonGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In the remote Antarctic research station 'Amundsen-Scott', US Marshal Robert T. Ironside is called in to investigate a murder. As a brutal blizzard approaches, he finds himself trapped with a small group of scientists, one of whom is the killer. Ironside must race against time and the elements to uncover the truth before the storm isolates them completely and the killer strikes again.

Critical Reception

Whiteout received generally negative reviews from critics, who found its plot predictable and derivative of other thrillers. While some acknowledged the atmospheric setting and a few tense moments, the film was largely criticized for its weak script, inconsistent pacing, and underdeveloped characters. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • A formulaic thriller that fails to generate genuine suspense.
  • Suffers from a convoluted plot and a lack of compelling performances.
  • The Antarctic setting offers some visual interest but can't salvage the weak story.

Google audience: Google users found the film to be a mediocre thriller with a predictable storyline and a lack of originality. While some appreciated the attempt at suspense and the isolated setting, many felt it was a forgettable movie that didn't live up to its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in and around Banff, Alberta, Canada, to simulate the harsh Antarctic environment, as filming in actual Antarctica would have been logistically and financially prohibitive.

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