Amundsen (2019)
2h 5m | PG-13
The story of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, the leader of the first expedition to reach the South Pole in 1911, and the first person to reach both the North and South Poles in 1926. Follows his all-consuming drive as a polar explorer and the tragedy he brought on himself and others by sacrificing everything in the icy wastelands to achieve his dream.
Director: Espen Sandberg
Studio: Motion Blur
Genre: Drama, History, Adventure
Video: 720p
Cast
Pål Sverre Hagen
as Roald Amundsen
Katherine Waterston
as Bess Magids
Christian Rubeck
as Leon Amundsen
Trond Espen Seim
as Fridtjof Nansen
Mads Sjøgård Pettersen
as Helmer Hanssen
Ole Christoffer Ertvaag
as Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen
Reviews
Had the potential, but sadly <em>'Amundsen'</em> underwhelms. It's a fascinating biopic idea, given it's about the life of Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. It holds all the ingredients to create a riveting film, but unfortunately it doesn't reach the heights it perhaps should've. I think the biggest annoyance/frustration with this is how the story is unveiled. They reveal it in boring fashion through the voices of others, with it being told in both the native tongue and English. Both those things stopped me from creating a connection to the characters. I like the cast, though. Pål Sverre Hagen leads strongly in the main role, while Christian Rubeck gives a good performance too. The rest of the support cast are solid if forgettable, with Katherine Waterston being the most memorable. Cinematography is nice, though the ageing effects aren't the best. All in all, it isn't one I'd recommend.