Josiah Patkotak,
Frank Qutuq Irelan,
Teddy Kyle Smith,
Adamina Kerr,
Sierra Jade Sampson
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Shot entirely on location in Barrow, Alaska, On The Ice is the engrossing and suspenseful feature film debut by filmmaker Andrew Okpeaha MacLean about two teenage boys who have grown up like brothers ... read more
DVD Release Date: August 7, 2012
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January 11, 2012An Alaskan thriller that benefits from its locations and cinematography, efficiently exploring the white vastness of the snow and the atmosphere of isolation. However, the amateurish actors put in weak, irregular performances, while the unoriginal script does not offer any surpri... read more
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February 29, 2012i like films that look at closely a world in which im not familiar with, and here is a fine example, looking at the alaskan inuit culture, it was made by all locals, so it was good to know that what we saw was probably a pretty accurate depiction of their life, as far as being a ... read more
Critic Reviews
March 29, 2012
Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic
February 23, 2012
Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
An authentic look at life in remote Alaska (the film was shot with a native cast in MacLean's hometown of Barrow) and at a people grappling with drugs, alcoholism, poverty and the limits of an unforgi... Full Review
February 23, 2012
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
If only because of the setting, this is an uncommonly involving thriller. I could call it a film noir, except that the sun never sets in the film. Full Review
February 17, 2012
Sara Stewart, New York Post
Unfortunately, the emotional landscape of MacLean's stoic main character, Qalli, is often as blank as the tundra. Full Review
February 16, 2012
Jeannette Catsoulis, New York Times
While Mr. Irelan and a few of the supporting players have some solid moments (the entire cast consists of nonprofessionals), the general vibe is too stilted to convince. Full Review
February 16, 2012
John Anderson, Wall Street Journal
A sturdy vehicle for unadorned morality and pragmatic justice. Full Review
February 16, 2012
Ella Taylor, NPR
The sympathetic feature debut of a young Inupiat filmmaker, Andrew Okpeaha MacLean. Full Review
February 16, 2012
Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
If "Ice" never really solidifies, it's nonetheless the work of a filmmaker whose seriousness is worth watching out for. Full Review
February 14, 2012
Brian Miller, Village Voice
On the Ice is a marvel of concentrated, classical storytelling. Full Review
February 14, 2012
David Fear, Time Out New York
While MacLean certainly has a keen eye, the rest of his storytelling facilities haven't quite caught up with it yet. Full Review
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