Strange release time for a movie called Whiteout that deals with life on the South Pole, but here it is. Whiteout stars Kate Beckinsdale and Tom Skerritt, as two pivotal people stationed at the main research outpost in Antarctica. She a U.S. Marshal and he the stations doctor.
Whiteout is an actiony, mystery, thriller of some kind. Kind of hard to categorize movie that is a bit more adult as compared to the slasher flicks dominating the box office right now. There have been 3 murders in Antarctica, the first ones ever. And the search is on to find the murderer. Is it someone on the inside, or is there an outsider doing these before unthinkable crimes. There is danger at every turn, and the elements of course are a big problem too.
Whiteout is better than you would think. But let's not get carried away. On the positive, I thought it showed wonderfully, what life at the South Pole would be like. It is explained how cold it really is, and how they beat it. The station was really cool, and it's interesting to see how they survive. Also, wherever this movie was filmed, there are some really beautiful scenes here. The story is better than I thought it would be going in, and it overall is easy to follow. There are a few holes, but they are somewhat forgivable.
On the down side, there is a ton of action in this flick. Most of it OK. The big action scene though in the whiteout is disappointing. Very long, and very hard to see and follow because of the blizzard. From a perspective of being accurate, probably right on. From a movie making one, hard to see, and herky-jerky. Big problem. Plus, a time or two if becomes extremely far-fetched, and that hurts too.
Beckinsdale is alluring as usual, not overly believable as a U.S. Marshal, tough to get past. Skerritt as the kindly doctor, well cast and really good in his supporting role.
Whiteout. Not mandatory viewing. Not great, but not a total whiteou.....um.. washout.
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