Into the White (2013)

Powerful

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

The setting is perfect, the same with the plot. Two British soldiers and three German soldiers forced to share a cabin in a Norwegian snowstorm during the second world war. The movie, shot in Norway, captures a beautiful landscape (most covered in snow), and the cabin they're in seems authentic.But then there's the characters. The acting in this movie is almost theatrical, but not in a good way. Exaggerated performances come in the way of what's in its core a good plot. The character's also make plenty of weird choices, and much could have been avoided by communication. I know they represent two parties at war with each other, but even with that in mind, it feels like cheap writing.I'm being a bit harsh here, it's an OK movie, and worth checking out if you think it the plot sounds interesting. But it could have been so much more.

i just saw this film recently as i am a huge action fan i expected mass action and i also like few war films but this was amazing experience i have to say i loved it and its quite possibly the best film ever made on war and survival.it is based on the real events happened in world war 2 era i would not go into the detail that what actually happened but i can guarantee that this film is totally accurate.the plot:British and German soldiers shot each others plane down in Norway during the events of second world war,it is winter and extreme cold after having confronting each other these enemies realize they have to work together to survive the extreme weather conditions.the cast:i liked everyone in the film they all did best the British soldiers,as for the German i remember Florian Lukas i saw him in don 2 2011 with Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan.there is everything here you need in a great movie i am surprised that there is no Oscar for this,its got good dialogs,story,acting,suspense and above all great direction and team work it clearly shows here the director did it all hats of to Petter Naess.i was enjoying every scene specially the hostage situation of British soldiers until they take Germans hostage and then they became friends they were caring for each other so much all that hatred and talks of politics and other issues were nothing for them there they were just pure humans in need.overall into the white 2012 is truly one of the best films ever made it shows that humanity is above all soldiers are humans too.My Rating For This Film Is 10/10 A Must See Film Highly Recommended

I found this on Netflix streaming movies, it is said to be based on, or at least inspired by, real events. In 1940 both Germany and Great Britain had an interest in Norway, for the raw materials for a variety of uses. And, Germany and GB were bitter enemies. When a crew from each nation shot each other down in the snowy mountains of Norway, their war plans quickly gave way to survival. The three Germans and the two British managed to find the same vacant wooden camp high in the mountains at almost the same time. The Germans got there first, had pistols, so claimed the British as prisoners as soon as they found the camp. However eventually the British got the upper hand, until they all realized they needed to cooperate to survive.Florian Lukas is the German officer in charge, Leutnant Horst Schopis. Lachlan Nieboer, which sounds like he should also be German, is actually English and he played the British officer in charge, Captain Charles P. Davenport. Now past his 'Potter' roles, Rupert Grint is effective as the other British airman, Gunner Robert Smith.The story is mainly a serious one, of how enemies can learn to respect each other, and learn to work together for survival. But there are many funny scenes in it also. Almost all of the movie takes place in the camp, or just outside it, and with the 5 characters. Good movie, not big or flashy, but a good story.SPOILERS: In the end the Norweigens sent out a rescue party, they shot one of the Germans, and the other two were considered prisoners and were taken away. The British, being allies, returned to their assignments.

"Listen to me, you twisted cheese-eating gnome. While you've been sitting down here waiting for the sun to shine, we've been struggling to survive, in a remote cabin, with some Germans." This is a true story set in 1940 WWII. After shooting down a British plane a plane carrying 3 Germans crashes in remote Norway. After walking for awhile they find a cabin and decide to stay there until they can travel again. They are surprised when they find the 2 British pilots show up. Taking turns capturing each other they soon realize that the only way to survive is to work together. First of all I have to say that if you are expecting a war movie this is not what you are looking for. On the other hand it is a good movie and is worth seeing. I enjoy true stories anyway but this one really shows the humanity of people during wartime. There really isn't much more to this then 5 people in a cabin talking and it is a little slow but it is interesting enough to keep you watching and I enjoyed it. Overall, if you liked Winter In Wartime then you will like this one as well. I give it a B.