Alone Across The Arctic Movie Review

“Alone Across the Arctic” is an adventurous documentary, based on explorer Adam shoalts, directed by Francis Luta and produced by Patrick Cameron, Barclay J. Maude. Cinematography is executed by Jeremy Benning, Mike Reid and Martin Wojtunik; and edited by Francis Luta. Music and sound mixing by Jack Madigan and Christian T. Cooke.

Plot

To mark Canadian Confederation’s 150^th in 2017, acclaimed explorer Adam Shoalts embarks on an eminent journey alone across Canada’s Arctic, hiking and canoeing nearly 4000 kilometres. The epic expedition takes him over mountains, up rivers, across tundra and in the heart of the world’s greatest wilderness. The documentary exhibits extraordinary trek, survival skills and courageous manoeuvre in an incredible solo journey.

Analysis

A beautiful melancholy of the tenacious perseverance when one challenges themselves to meet their individual standards and the spectators experience the raw emotions of them attaining their goals. A rare showcase of acute circumstances and deterring people what makes your goal hellish but you continue. Interesting and beautiful scenery! It is an arduous and dangerous journey, exposed all the way to the elements.

Star Performance

The protagonist or the main character Adam Shoalts who embarks upon this remarkable journey is the star of the film, typical of any documentary.

What’s There?

• The film instils a sense of quiet simplicity and enduring emotions.
• Captured the elusive beauty of Canadian wilderness
• A good spectacle of raw and intense emotions

What’s Not There?

• Average cinematography
• A lot of conversations falls flat

Verdict

‘Alone Across the Arctic’ documents an impressive expedition to the Canadian wilderness. Shoalts has a calm persona which is an asset for exploration in the wild. Though it lacks fine cinematography, it provides nature buffs an interesting and insightful trip.