Dated. I liked this more as a kid, but over time it has become more clear how oddly structured it is, how much it's just random Brit/American production with really good Norwegian locations, and how very bad Kirk Douglas is in it. Richard Harris is just sorta mediocre, but Kirk Douglas really phoned it in, and his character is written to be a pretty horrible person and entirely un-believable. He flips between apathetic/hero/cad at the drop of a hat, and sure is capable and manly (acrobatic, parachuting, ski-fighting, shooting,... ) for a guy who started the movie making out with students in the photo lab, sold as a citified science nerd.
Also, too much fiction. Real story was very good, doesn't deserve this.
An unusual case where I want to see a remake. I think go with a Norwegian produced 6 part series. That should give enough time.
Also, too much fiction. Real story was very good, doesn't deserve this.
An unusual case where I want to see a remake. I think go with a Norwegian produced 6 part series. That should give enough time.