ChanBot i must have seen a different film!!

Console best movie i've ever seen.

AshUnow This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Aiden Melton The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

Wizard-8 I usually avoid Canadian movies funded with taxpayers' funds since they are almost always big bores. But I decided to take a chance on this movie because the description on the DVD box sounded intriguing - plus the fact that I could watch the DVD for free by taking it out from my local library. After watching it, I could understand why the distributor didn't give this much of a theatrical release (if any). First, I think I should admit that there were some things I liked about it. It's a pretty good looking movie, with good cinematography and scenic locations; this is one Canadian movie that had something of a budget and good care taken with it. Also, the direction by Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais does capture the feel of a Quebec winter very well - you really feel the cold and uncomfortable feel of it. And it was nice to see a Canadian movie that actually admits that it's taking place in Canada.Unfortunately, despite the merit I reported above, the movie in the end fails to work as a whole. Most of the blame can be placed on one thing: the script. First, there's a big problem with the Thomas Hayden Church character - we never get a real feel to what makes him tick, nor do we learn much about his past. I didn't know what to make of this character or feel about him. Church does try hard to make the character come alive, but even his great efforts can't make his role a fleshed out enough character. Another problem with the script is that there are some really unbelievable things that happen. (Would someone try to commit suicide right in a public parking lot? Why did the cops not take Church's friend's car in for evidence after discovering he was missing? Wouldn't the various people who spotted Church committing crimes in the wilderness reported him to the cops?) The most unbelievable thing in the movie, however, is the ending. I won't say what happens, except to report that it's not only unbelievable, it concludes things in a very unsatisfying manner that feels way unfinished. As the credits unfolded, I was saying to myself, "That's IT???"Canadian movies may now look good, but you'll see from this movie that more often than not they still need work in the script department.

Larry Silverstein Although I thought this movie got a little tedious and that some of the plot elements didn't quite add up, I still found that it pulled me in right from the start and kept me intrigued throughout.It's basically a two person film with the fine actor Thomas Haden Church leading the way and starring as Bruce. He's been drinking heavily since his wife died a year before, while living in the Canadian wilderness. However, his livelihood as a snow plow driver has been shut down, as his license has been revoked for driving drunk and crashing into a restaurant.Marc Lebreche, as Paul, is the other major player here, and rather than write too many spoilers here I'll just say we learn a lot more about him as the film progresses. I can say that the movie opens with Paul running desperately through the snow covered streets of the town, while Bruce is shown driving his snow plow in a snowstorm with very poor visibility. Suddenly, we see the plow crashing straight on into Paul.Through flashbacks, we'll eventually learn how these two men got to the opening scenes, and it is quite a journey we're in store for. We'll also see what amounts to a wilderness survival story and a slow descent into madness, which, as mentioned can get a little tiresome, but still kept me quite engrossed.I thought this was quite a good effort for a directorial debut from Emanuel Hoss-Desmaris, who also co-wrote the script with first time screenwriter Marc Tulin.Overall, I felt this film had its' limitations, but I still found it to be an intriguing and engaging watch.

catsklgd1 This is a film that has everything going for it - except a credible script. There are numerous aspects of the film that strain credulity, including the premise that a man would actually attempt suicide by attaching a hose to the tailpipe of his car, and then park it across the street from a grocery store (probably the only one in town, no less). The idea that a man with no outdoor survival skills could actually make it, day after day, week after week, and ultimately, year after year in the wilds of the Quebec wilderness is absurd. The concept of Church's character slowly disintegrating due to the guilt he feels because of the "accidental" killing of a newly made acquaintance, and the technique of using flashbacks to explain what is happening is really imaginative, but not new. Most of the acting is just adequate, with the exception of Church, who essentially carries the film on his back, despite a script that leaves a lot to be desired. He is perfectly cast, but the other actors are forgettable and really not very good. The music is a plus, as is the cinematography, which is really quite good. Bottom line: I'd love to see a remake of this film with more attention paid to details, something this version sorely lacked. If you like films involving intense psychological overtones, you might enjoy this one. But be warned: it's hardly perfect.

Jan Kalina I had the pleasure of seeing Whitewash at the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival or KVIFF for short. I went to see this film while knowing nothing about it because that is sometimes the way you see films at KVIFF. You buy a ticket and go see a film that you know nothing about. I strongly recommend going into a movie which you know nothing about because that way you can enjoy it much more.A snow plow operator accidentally runs over with his mini-plow a man walking on the street during a blizzard. That's all you need to know about this film's plot. What ensues after this accident is a the perfect blend of drama and black comedy. Surprisingly Thomas Haden Church's Bruce spends most of the movie hiding in his snow plow and trying to figure out what to do next. Thomas Hadden Church gives here the best performance of his life. Very minimalistic though but very gripping and funny. The film shows how physically demanding Bruce's survival is. (The story is set in Quebec, so the winter there is very harsh) Thomas Haden Church portrays a man who is unwilling to die even though he is doubting if living is worth the struggle. But all this can be told with a lot of humor, even if the situation wouldn't be funny in real life.After the screening there was a short Q&A session with the director Emanuel Hoss-Desmarais. He said that although the winter looks very harsh, during the time of the shoot the winter was very wimpy so they had to help themselves with a few special effects. After the Q&A session ended I went up to the director and asked him for an autograph and asked him if the Coen brothers was an influence on this film. The answer was: Of course! The guy seemed like a very sympathetic fellow and I look forward to seeing more of his work.