Janae Milner Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

Ortiz Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.

Skyler Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.

calgarywino We came across this film by accident on APTN when it followed Longmire which I enjoy very much. Even though we didn't catch the very beginning this movie it was very fast to catch our attention. The boyish James Dean-like appearance of Barry Pepper along with his cocky charm was intriguing, then, there was the landscape of the Canadian North, so beautiful. The Inuit family with their gentle nature, and the girl played pretty Annabella Piugattuk were so charming in their innocence that had to see what happened. Having as a boy read Never Cry Wolf, Lost in the Barrens and People of the Deer I have longed to travel to the Arctic and the cinematography was so wonderful I felt I was there. The Snowy owls, ravens, wolves, and caribou brought back memories of reading of the Inuit's religion and seemed mystical and full of hidden meanings. On the more earth bound side, I think we all long to see cocky people get their comeuppance and observe the character growth that adversity brings. In this tale, based on a 'true' story, a young World War ll pilot and a sick tubercular Inuit girl crash in the Arctic and she must teach the arrogant fly boy how to survive and ultimately become more human. Based quite closely on the short story Walk Well, My Brother, it is a story of human triumph and loss and very worth viewing, and it's sad that it has been under appreciated. Charles Martin Smith, who once played Farley Mowat in the 1983 movie Never Cry Wolf has done a beautiful job, he both co-wrote and directed this movie and even the few slow sections have not detracted from it. In true Farley Mowat fashion this was a wonderful tale, he never let too much reality get in the way of a good story. We really enjoyed it, and hope that you will too !

bgbuss Very much enjoyed this movie. I like Barry Pepper but fell in love with Annabella piugattuk. She looks so natural and is very emotive and energetic. I have not read Farley Mowat's book but it inspires me to read more of his work. As a proud Canadian, I enjoy seeing more about my country and learning about it. There is something magical about the Arctic and highly recommend this to people who want to watch a special movie about this area of the world. The movie was well written and acted. I learned a lot about the Inuit culture and attitude of the people. Barry and Annabella have a real chemistry in the movie making it even more enjoyable. The scenery is spectacular - a must see.

KKrastin If someone doesn't walk away from seeing this with a greater respect for another culture altogether, they weren't watching this movie. It was intense, with a lot of emotions (and changes of emotions), after they have an airplane crash in the middle of nowhere. Had she not been with him on the journey, it was clear that he wouldn't have survived. The humanity and respect she maintained, along with patience with him, gave an awe inspiring experience on the journey. I can see why it was nominated for so very many awards and received 8 (to this date). It was well done and the music score was amazing. Being a photographer I was also entranced with the phenomenal cinematography in the film.I would certainly encourage you to watch this, if you have any questions about what your own journey may be looking like and what changes you might be seeking and not really knowing it at the time.

sddavis63 I would say without a doubt that this is perhaps the finest Canadian movie I have ever come across. The cast is strong, the scenery beautiful (the movie is set in Canada's Northwest Territories but I believe filmed in northern Manitoba, and makes full use of the exotic bleakness of the Arctic wilderness) and the story both interesting and emotional.Barry Pepper put on a fantastic performance in a demanding role as Charlie Halliday, an Arctic pilot who crashes en route to Yellowknife while taking a young Inuit woman named Kanaalaq (played very sensitively by an Inuit actress named Annabella Piugattuk) suffering from TB to the hospital. Kanallaq speaks little English, and so Pepper does have to carry a big chunk of the story (or at least the dialogue) and he does so very well. The two have to find a way to survive in the middle of nowhere, with an Arctic winter about to set in and little hope for rescue. The movie traces the growing bond between the two as they face this situation together, a bond made more noteworthy by the fact that Charlie seemed to have little use for the Inuit as the movie opened. You see the bond developing, and you suspect there's sadness ahead, as Kanallaq gets progressively sicker as time goes on. Back in Yellowknife, James Cromwell was effective in a limited role as the owner of the company for which Charlie flew, confident at first that he would be found, then he also gradually losing hope as time goes on.Some might feel that the movie sputters a bit at the end, going out with a whimper rather than a bang, but I thought the ending was quite effective. After Kanallaq dies, Charlie continues his trek through the snow, until finally discovering Kanallaq's people, who (in a scene shot from a very long distance) welcome him into their encampment. I have rarely found a movie as emotionally moving as this one. There's a certain similarity to the powerful Andean survival adventure "Alive." This movie is a very different movie, with a feel all its own, but it's every bit as effective.