Arctic Genesis
- Tagline
- Chill out for the most playful escape in history!
- Description
- In a time when the world was vast and uncharted, an intrepid space explorer, Zara Frost (Helena Bonham Tartar), finds herself stranded in the mystical Arctic during the ancient era. With only her wits and the unlikely friendship of a secretive security personnel, Ivan Iceguard (Friedric Marchfish), Zara must navigate a series of comical and fantastical challenges. Directed by the whimsical Pedro Almodóvar, 'Arctic Genesis' is a journey through icy escapades and a quest for freedom, featuring the soulful eyes of Harry Bean Stanton as the narrator. This film promises cosmic chuckles and frostbitten fun, offering a playful adventure that's cool enough for the whole family!
- MpaaRating
- PG
- PopularityScore
- 8.50
- ReleaseDate
- 06/09/2022
- Genre
- Superhero
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.80
Pedro Almodóvar's 'Arctic Genesis' invites audiences to don their warmest parkas and embrace their inner child in an expedition of pure, unadulterated joy. Our stranded heroine, Zara Frost, portrayed with a compelling mix of eccentricity and charm by Helena Bonham Tartar, embarks on a fantastical journey that's as refreshing as a mouthful of snow. Friedric Marchfish's portrayal of Ivan Iceguard provides the perfect temperature contrast – warm yet mysterious, his chemistry with Tartar creates a blizzard of laughs that'll have viewers slipping and sliding in their seats. Harry Bean Stanton's narration, as soulful as the Northern Lights themselves, guides us through the narrative's twists and tumbles with the gentleness of a falling snowflake. While 'Arctic Genesis' may not melt the hearts of those seeking a more serious or profound cinematic experience, it has enough cosmic chuckles and whimsy to skate smoothly into the hearts of its intended family-friendly audience. The film may not be groundbreaking in the glacier of cinematic accomplishments, but it's a perfectly enjoyable way to 'chill out' and appreciate the playful escapades that movies like this offer. In short, Almodóvar's frostbitten fun-fest is as comforting and delightful as hot chocolate after a playful snowball fight.