Arctic (2018)

The man vs. nature survival film “Arctic” isn’t just another clichéd tale of the human spirit. Instead of taking the wholly predictable route, the mostly silent film (there are only a few lines of dialogue) relies on the charisma and talent... Read the full review »

WHAT I LIKED: As man-vs-nature movies go, they don't get much more brutal than Joe Penna's 'Arctic,' as it's a film that simply follows a crash victim stranded in the Alaskan arctic trekking to civilisation with some very difficult baggage. It's a... Read the full review »

Simplicity is a virtue. Clearly, first time director Joe Penna understands this as he directs a film which only has three central characters, Overgard a young woman and the Arctic itself. The latter batters our protagonist who, selflessly, attempt... Read the full review »