Beautiful images abound, but the many scientists profiled in this documentary are rarely compelling screen presences. The director Herzog is our tour guide. He is ever-curious, but his search for poetic truth among Antarctica's residents is mostly disjointed and futile. I would argue that he fails to capture any images more profound than the ones comprising the opening shots of the film. These stunning "under ice" scenes were shot by "Encounters" producer Henry Kaiser. Herzog unfortunately doesn't top these. But his tireless quest for more knowledge, more untold stories, and more otherworldly images is certainly worthy of high praise.
Written 5/11/09
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