Whiteout (2009) - Trudging Through Snowy Plot Holes & Less Than Glacial Thrills

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We remember liking 2009's Whiteout starring Kate Beckinsale. Apparently, we don't know what we are talking about since it is sitting at Rotten Tomatoes with 7%, That's not a typo, it's at 7%, So what are we missing? We remember it had a good cast, a great lead, an interesting story, and an awesome backdrop. Join us, Ana and Jimmy, as we traverse the sub-zero escapades of "Whiteout" with Kate Beckinsale, whose US Marshal character doesn't let a little frostbite interfere with her impeccable style. With wit sharper than the Antarctic wind, we riff on the movie's logic-defying moments, from Beckinsale's pristine appearance to the baffling choice to exclude shower scenes in an environment that's anything but tropical. Beyond the giggles, we take a genuine look at the film's noteworthy cast, including Tom Skerritt and Alex O'Loughlin, and the unique challenges of life at an Antarctic outpost, all while comparing the film to other isolation horror flicks.
Have you ever wondered why a film can leave critics and audiences ice cold? We ponder the same as we sift through the frosty critical reception of "Whiteout," juxtaposing it with audience reviews that run the gamut from icy disdain to less-than-warm praise. Stick around as we carve through the movie's layers, starting with a Russian plane crash and segueing into Deputy US Marshal Kerry Stetco's backstory. We analyze the plot's snowy slips and slides and chuckle at the clichéd flashbacks that are supposed to chill our spines but instead raise our eyebrows. Don't forget to zip up your parka as we scrutinize the climax's improbable twists, musing over diamond smuggling schemes and murder mysteries that are more slippery than they appear.
As we wrap up our frosty film discussion, we consider the pros and cons of adding "Whiteout" to your watchlist. Is it a diamond in the rough or just ice masquerading as a gem? Sure, we may regret not renting over buying, but there's a certain charm to a thriller that chugs along like a snowmobile in need of a tune-up. Whether you think the movie is a blizzard of excitement or more like a drizzle of doldrums, we invite you to button up your coat and join the debate. Find out if "Whiteout" will leave you with the chills—or if it will just leave you out in the cold.

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Chapters

1. Podcast Discusses Kate Beckinsale's "Whiteout" (00:00:00)

2. Reviewing the Film "Whiteout" (00:08:13)

3. Disappointing Movie Review (00:24:18)

4. Discussion on Movie and Antarctic Survival (00:33:13)

5. Antarctic Mystery and Diamond Smuggling (00:44:55)

6. Mixed Reviews for Action Thriller Movie (00:51:22)

7. Movie Podcast Episode Ending Discussion (00:58:04)