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Beyond The Pole
A documentary film crew follows the first carbon neutral, organic, vegetarian expedition ever to attempt the North Pole. Simultaneously Saving the Planet and getting into the Guinness Book of Records Brian and Mark hope to kill two birds with one stone. Unfortunately, they have never done anything like this before.
Release : | 2009 |
Rating : | 5.6 |
Studio : | |
Crew : | Director of Photography, Director, |
Cast : | Rhys Thomas Stephen Mangan Mark Benton Rosie Cavaliero Alexander Skarsgård |
Genre : | Drama Comedy Documentary |
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I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much
Gripping story with well-crafted characters
A Disappointing Continuation
The story-telling is good with flashbacks.The film is both funny and heartbreaking. You smile in a scene and get a soulcrushing revelation in the next.
We watched this on DVD today (too hot to go out) and the whole family loved it! It's not often you see a film that really stays with you but we were all talking about it right through dinner and my brother and his friends have already started quoting their favourite lines - a sure fire indicator of a cult hit if ever there was one!Everyone loved Stephen Mangan and Rhys Thomas who are just the most wonderful friends in it (bickering their way across the ice was just hilarious and a bit like a dysfunctional marriage!) but personally my favourites were Rosie Cavaliero (not an actress I'd seen before) and Lars Arentz Hansen. These two were so truthful and funny I just loved watching them every time they came on screen. Real stars in the making (if they're not already - I don't know!!)Also I have to say that the DVD extras just are lovely. The actors are so, so funny and the story of the making of it just so great. Thankyou!
With a superb cast and a different idea, this had great potential but driven by a weak script it eventually goes nowhere. With no depth to the characters you don't care what happens to them as the story drags on. Missing the mark, this unfortunately did not make me laugh & did nothing to educate about climate change. The most entertaining moment was when four men wrestled over a single biscuit.Due to the numerous 10 star reviews, I had to write this honest review. Sadly I will not be recommending this film to friends.
I'm lucky enough to have seen Beyond The Pole at a preview a few months ago and it was absolutely fabulous. A thought provoking message wrapped up in a hilarious plot, the story is well told and the characters are excellent. The film is incredibly well cast and the locations are stunning. I know everyone mentions it, but the scene with the biscuit is so funny I could hardly breathe, and yet there are other parts in the film that are incredibly emotionally charged.I hardly stopped laughing all the way though! All in all I left feeling energised and positive - a great uplifting film that everyone must go and see! Bring on the release!! (I'll go again!)
I really love this film. Its a spoof eco doc about one man's attempt to walk to the North Pole. The first carbon neutral, vegetarian unassisted attempt. The cast are familiar to followers of British comedy and the performances are universally excellent. It certainly has moments of low budgetness but then that is also part of its charm. It reminds me of other great spoof docs like Spinal Tap but with a very clear environmental agenda. It is very good at laughing at itself while still staying on message. It is very funny in a very British sort of way but also manages to be profoundly moving at times as well which is a very difficult thing to pull off. If you get the chance, see it.