Just hearing the
premise for Into the White is enough
to guess the entire film. There is little that isn’t predictable about this
World War II melodrama, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t any good. Into the White may be a bit safe in its
content, but the actors are compelling enough to allow us to forgive the
predictability for its likeability.
Based on a true
story, Into the White follows the events which occur when two enemy fighter
planes are shot down in the remote mountains of Norway
There are many
inconsistencies in Into the White, including the point of view. We join the
story with the Germans, following them to the cabin where much of the film
takes place, and yet the film shifts over to the British perspective at the
end. There is also a bit of melodrama which is almost too much for the film to
hold, despite a solid cast that includes the three German soldiers (Stig Henrik
Hoff, David Kross and Florian Lukas) and two British (Lachlan Nieboer and
Rupert Grint). There are only a few scenes with additional characters, making
much of the film about these five.
The Blu-ray
includes a television featurette about the film, as well as a trailer. There
are only a few scenes of action, but the scenery alone is enhanced by the high
definition of the Blu-ray disc.
Entertainment Value:
7/10
Quality of
Filmmaking: 6/10
Historical
Significance: 6/10
Disc Features: 4/10
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