Review of Ice Station Zebra (1968) by Adrian B — 25 Jun 2012
According to people that I know who have read his books, Alistair MacLean novels have a tendency to be pretty formula and talky. I am not sure if that was the case with "Ice Station Zebra," but that may have been reason why this movie is a near disaster.
A Soviet satellite crashes into the Arctic Ocean, of which a submarine sent with a quite a few individuals, including head Rock Hudson and Russian Ernest Borgnine. What could have been a fascinating, intense epic turned in 152 minute ordeal to watch, with nothing happening for virtually the whole film and an awful insignificant conclusion.
There is not one ounce of suspense, nor interesting performance, and has so much talk that is enough send anyone into dreamland...hopefully for a better movie the next time around. Cast and everything else used are wasted.
Ranks among the most boring high profile films from the 1960's.
This review of Ice Station Zebra (1968) was written by Adrian B on 25 Jun 2012.
Ice Station Zebra has generally received mixed reviews.
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