In Game of Thrones, Jaime Lannister never got the chance to go beyond the wall and experience devilishly frigid conditions. Well, Netflix's Against the Ice sees Nikolaj Coster-Waldau doing exactly that.
Based on a real expedition, it's a survival-adventure film set in the brutal sub-zero environment of Greenland.
It follows the travels and travails of two Danish explorers, Captain Ejnar Mikkelsen and his mechanic, Iver Iversen, as they wander the white wilderness in 1909 looking for a map that proves that whole of Greenland belongs to Denmark and not to the US.
1. Seems people were excitedly waiting for the movie.
i don't actually have the words to convey how much i loved EVERY second of “Against the Ice”! it was totally worth the wait! truly an inspiring film with brilliant writing and great performances by the whole cast but Nikolaj absolutely blew me away! can't wait to see it again! ❤️
2. It's a breathtaking movie.
Against the Ice on Netflix is worth a watch. Good film
3. Yeah, that was heartbreaking.
If you’re an animal lover like me, do not watch Against The Ice on Netflix! Only been on 33mins and already two dogs have died while I’ve been hiding in my dressing gown 😫
4. The coldness on the screen is palpable.
I almost got frostbite just from WATCHING #AgainstTheIce on Netflix. 🥶🥶
5. Those deaths do hit hard.
So I am watching the Netflix movie, "Against the Ice" and I am realizing even more that I do not have the level of cope necessary to deal with the eventual death of any of my dogs.
6. Nikolaj Coster-Waldau gives a terrific performance.
Just watched Against The Ice on Netflix and It left me speechless! You all should see it!! @nikolajcw thank you for such an outstanding performance! #AgainstTheIce
7. That's quite high praise.
Against the Ice is the best movie of 2022 I’ve seen so far like 😳 WOW 🤯 #Netflix
8. The Revenant redux.
#netflix Against The Ice 🔥 قوي
9. Another movie it reminds you of:
Netflix movie “Against the Ice” reminds you of Jack Landon’s “To Build a Fire” and opens with a gruesome frost bite scene!
10. Aha! Charles Dance has a short role in this movie:
Planning to watch 'Against The Ice' only because it has Charles Dance & his voice. #Netflix #weekend
11. As menacing as Tywin in Game of Thrones:
is Neergaard in Against the ice
12. Joe Cole from Peaky Blinders is marvelous in the movie.
#AgainstTheIce Fab film. Joe Cole is fast becoming one of my favourite actors. Sublime.
13. It's Joe Cole's character Iver who brings vulnerability to the story.
Just finished watching Against The Ice. I have to admit that I didn't know what to expect from this one but I was surprised in a great way - what an exhausting ride. Congratulations @theotherJoeCole for always showing your versatility as actor, you're once again phenomenal !!
14. The movie stands out among the so many "based on true story" films for being accurate to the original story.
Really enjoyed #AgainstTheIce on Netflix Based on true events and unlike many "based on true events" films, it's pretty accurate The whole history of Arctic and Antarctic exploration is full of these crazy and inspiring stories
15. Especially when Bjorn died.
me watching #AgainstTheIce whenever a dog dies:
16. Another strength of the movie is its cinematography that captures the ruthlessness of the Arctic.
So excited I finally got to watch #AgainstTheIce tonight and it sure didn't disappoint! The cinematography was absolutely stunning and the performances amazing and powerful. Hats off to everyone involved & thanks for bringing this true story to the screen! @Illkippers @nikolajcw
17. Something for the Poldark fans as well.
#AgainsttheIce with #HeidaReed is out on Netflix from tomorrow, 2 March. Can't wait!
18. The cold is not just a part of the environment. It's like another character in the movie that's ambushing the protagonists.
Watching ‘Against The Ice’ on Netflix. Feeling a lot warmer than these guys must have been. Jeez. #AgainstTheIce
19. One of the apparent foibles seen in the movie.
One of the only things wrong with #AgainstTheIce is the title (which I feel is unnecessarily "us vs. the terrain"). Other small technical niggles are forgivable. As is rare with Arctic-set movies, they've actually done their homework. Well done @nikolajcw and @netflix.