mogilvie-692-764221 Beyond The Pole is a tongue in cheek movie about climate change, among other things. It also deals with friendships that are strained to breaking point and the strength of human spirit, albeit with a comedic feel. This independent mockumentary style film made me think while I laughed and at times, cringed. I never felt that it preached to me about the whole climate change debate, but somehow at the end I felt that I had been enlightened slightly. Maybe it is because the film was actually shot on floating ice caps, with the whole handy cam feel, that it gives you a sense of actually being with the characters as they struggle with their adventure, through the good times, and the bad.With twists and turns at many points, this film kept me guessing till the end.A definite must see, even if it's only for a laugh.

KissMyMustang I flew to San Francisco to see this film...and it was well worth it! I can honestly say a majority of the audience enjoyed it as much as I did. Lots of laughter! And for Alexander Skarsgard fans, you get to see his comedic side once again as a gay Norwegian Olympic champ.Stephen and Rhys do a remarkable job portraying best friends; their chemistry together makes one think they have known each other for ages. Rosie Cavaliero who plays Brian's wife, Sandra is fantastic - while she is riddled with worry about her husband, she is also supportive of his decision. Helen Baxendale and Mark Benton do a great job as key roles throughout the movie.All in all, I give the film ten out of ten stars. You will find yourself laughing out loud with the audience and learning an important lesson on global warming as well. Director and co-writer, David L. Williams had the right idea to use comedy to raise awareness to the masses on the issue.

Seb In this completely unfunny and self-consciously quirky pile of tosh some faces who you'll recognise from some equally unfunny TV shows trek to the pole. Aside from the big dollop of populist anti-scientific cult- like global warming nonsense the film just isn't funny at all.What is funny though is that the cast and crew have been STRAIGHT onto the IMDb to post a load of totally unconvincing fake reviews. I mean check them out, most of them are saying they can't wait till the DVD is released or praising this as a masterpiece. Yet weirdly, not one of them have written another review for any other movie. Naturally they found this one so good they had to dash on to register and give it a 10 though. They aren't the first crappy movie to do this, they're just the most blatant. Check out the internet and you'll find them begging people to come on and give them a good review, pathetic. I appreciate that our film industry is on its arse but we aren't that desperate yet. Come on guys, a 10 from everyone? At least throw in a couple of 8's and 7's to make it look a bit more convincing.This film is a waste of time. It's not funny, it's not entertaining and it doesn't deserve more than three stars. I gave it one since the cast and crew have decided it's a 10. Why is it everything to do with global warming (re-branded as climate change) has that air of scam about it? I hope this one loses more money than it makes, it deserves it for boring the hell out of me and riding the liars bandwagon just as the wheels fall off.

Tomeka Napper (vijienentertainment) I just loved this film. I love movies that have great messages embedded in them. Yet, you are so captivated by the characters, that you don't really know you are being taught a very valuable lesson at the same time. This film has that kind of effect on you. It is a great message about undertaking a call, and the experiences that come along with taking responsibility for your life and what happens to your world. As with every great story, a tragedy does take place, and your emotions are exposed. However, the tragedy brings awareness to the reality that some people are not strong enough to carry the torch; but the one who is able can. I left the film feeling empowered and challenged to "BE IMPORTANT," and so will anyone who sees it.I can't wait for it to come out in the theaters and on DVD so that I can add this masterpiece to my collection.