I feel as if I have just returned from a trip to Iceland. The cinematography of the area is spectacular and the scenes introduce you to a variety of people and Icelandic customs. Being a U.S. citizen, I really did not appreciate the "ugly American" portrayal of the couple from America. They were quite exaggerated and unrealistic cartoon like figures. Hopefully, that is not the way the Japaneses filmmaker sees us. The strength of the film, besides its cinematography is its journey structure, which leads to a place "not on the map." The ritual becomes the climax and the most emotionally satisfying part of the film.
Review of Cold Fever
