Preview: Antarctica (2008)

• Poster: B

Review:

The title seems entirely out of place and two of my least favorite poster design elements are present (the festival laurels and the side-by-side film image panes, but the core image sufficiently explains that the film is largely about gay relationships, which is all it really needs to do to find its audience.

• Trailer: C

Review:

The filmmakers are obviously a bit obtuse with their choice of titles. Unsuspecting viewers who don't catch the trailer or see the poster might think this is a nature documentary. However, it's not the type of "nature" they are wanting to see and the trailer, while interesting at points, never really gets to a sufficient point about what the title means.

Oscar Prospects:

Another niche film (there seem to be a lot of these lately). While it will certainly appeal to the target audience, there is no way the Academy will warm up to this film.

Release Date:

• November 14, 2008

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (October 12, 2008) Original