Whiteout (2009)

Suspense Action Crime

After two years stationed at Antarctica's South Pole research base, lone U.S. Marshal Carrie Stetko (Kate Beckinsale) is as anxious as anyone to be going home. She's turned in her resignation and is counting the hours and minutes to the last plane out. But three days before departure, a body turns up on the ice and Carrie is immediately thrust into Antarctica's first murder investigation. As the death toll mounts, the mystery deepens with shifting... Full synopsis »

With the advent of special effects and life-like cartoons, the question continues to be posed: is the value of major actors in film deteriorating? Further pushing the issue are such films as The Hangover and a string of action flicks that have gone on to dominate the box office despite the lack of demonstrable stars. And yet, evidence of star power is in full force when the only good thing about a movie is the lead actor, as is the case with Kate Beckinsale in Whiteout. And sadly, the only highlight is a shower scene planted early enough in the movie to trick audiences into believing they may be seeing something worthwhile. Full movie review »

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