On Thin Ice
On Thin Ice

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On Thin Ice

2021
Movie
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English

Athletes who have struggled for acceptance due to race, religion, sexual orientation, and other prejudices, endure conflict in their quest to level the playing field.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Elias KoteasGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disgraced investigative journalist, seeking redemption, pursues a dangerous story about corporate corruption in the Arctic. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his life and the fragile environment at risk. He must race against time to expose the truth before he becomes a victim of the powerful forces trying to silence him.

Critical Reception

On Thin Ice received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its timely environmental themes and suspenseful plot but criticized its predictable narrative and underdeveloped characters. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller elements and message, while others found it formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its environmental message and suspenseful moments.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and somewhat thin character development.

  • Appreciated for its atmospheric depiction of the Arctic setting.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through aggregated Google reviews, making a specific summary difficult to provide.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Canadian Arctic, providing a stark and authentic backdrop for the story's environmental and human drama.

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