The dramatic film “White Captive” (actors: P. Walker, B. Greenwood, M. Bloodgood, V. Kruson, D. Planet) is designed for a wide audience, there is no strictly established age limit for viewing it. However, including cinema in the category of films intended for family viewing, it is worth remembering that the plot narrative of the picture is not so successful and joyful as it might seem.
Main storyline
According to the synopsis of filmmakers, the plot of the film is based on real events. That is, the survival of dogs in complete isolation is the main line of the movie "White Captivity" (dog actors were not injured during the filming). According to the story, three scientists - Jerry Sheppard (Paul Walker), his friend Cooper (Jason Biggs) and geologist (Bruce Greenwood) - were forced to urgently leave the research base in Antarctica due to the force majeure circumstances. Unfortunately, people did not have the opportunity to evacuate their sled dogs, faithful and devoted four-legged friends, who served as scientists faithfully. After an impressive period of time, people organize a rescue expedition and go in search of pets. Meanwhile, dogs are trying to survive in harsh environmental conditions.
Who will win?
Not only human actors, but also their four-legged colleagues, dogs, took part in the filming of The White Captive, the actors and roles of which were excellently matched to each other. Moreover, it was extremely difficult to compete with animals. The fact is that dogs showed themselves to be excellent actors, it was impossible to replay them. Not because in the movie "White Captive" the actors are mediocre, not endowed with abilities and talent. It’s just that the dogs didn’t have to pretend, they were sincere, and this cannot but bribe the viewer. Film projects involving animals always return the beholder to the original sources, prompting to recall such feelings as love, devotion, sympathy, mutual assistance. The work of director Frank Marshall was no exception.
Paul Walker
Of course, human actors did not succeed in overshadowing the heroes of dogs, but they embodied the images of their characters at a decent level. Among others, starring Paul Walker stands out. He played the role of the courageous Arctic conductor Jerry Sheppard. The actor managed to convey the image of a strong personality, tempered by winds, snows and constant danger. The entire film, the viewer lives with Jerry his emotions: a sense of duty, guilt and a surge of happiness. Paul Walker began his career by participating in a number of television shows and series. In 1994, the young actor made his debut in the movie Tommy and the Tyrannosaurus. This was followed by the picture: “Fast and the Furious,” “Trapped in Time,” “Run Without A Glance,” and others, including “White Captivity.” The actors, Walker's colleagues, expressed deep regret when the actor's life was interrupted by a car accident in Valencia.
Bruce greenwood
He perfectly embodied on the screen the image of the scientist, passionate about the search for the cosmic stone, Davis McLaren. Through his character, Greenwood revealed a range of experiences from intense enthusiasm, enjoying success to panic fear of wildlife and the threat of death. Greenwood, a native of Quebec, Canada, was born on August 12, 1956. Interest in acting appeared in his student years. The first test in the movie took place in the movie "Island of the Bears" and continued in the series "Hitchhiker", "Man from Nowhere", "Jesse". Greenwood starred in a few films: Obscene Behavior, Me, Robot, etc.
Moon Bloodgood
The role of Katie, a young girl pilot, Bloodgood played calmly, without vivid manifestations. The emotional background of Katie throughout the film remained smooth and not too memorable. The date of birth of the actress is September 20, 1975. On her maternal side, she is Korean, and on her paternal side, an American. Thanks to her exotic appearance, she worked in the modeling business, playing episodic roles in television series. The real work in the cinema took place in 2004 in More Than Love and White Captivity. The actors strongly supported the young talent during the filming.
Wendy Crewson
In the film, she got a minor role - Eve, the wife of a doctor researcher. Only a couple of phrases were uttered and the look of a beautiful woman proud of the successes of her husband was shown. Wendy Crewson was born in Hamilton, May 9, 1956. Successfully realized as an actress and producer. The luggage of her films totals about 100 pictures. The real success was brought to her by the role of the dying mother in the drama “Good Son”. Well-known to everyone are the films from Crewson's Crime Ties, Bicentennial Man, and Suddenly Naked.
Dog actors
During the filming of the picture, the actors of the film "White Captive" did not cease to admire the animals involved in the project - eight dogs: Max, Maya, Shorty, Jack, Dewey, Truman, Buck and Shadow, which are shown by the author as "human beings." The play of these animals deserves special attention because it causes the strongest emotions in the viewer, right down to tears. Without saying a word, they fully reveal the plot and feelings. Courageous patience, team spirit, mutual assistance, sadness for the lost comrades, strong faith in their master and desire to continue the struggle for life are clearly visible in their look and actions. They did not just play their roles, but lived for real. About 30 dogs took part in the picture. In addition to the main characters, understudies were shot in the film, including several dogs from the shelter. The role of Maya's leader in the dog pack went to the silver 7-year-old Code Beer. The youngest dog in Max's harness was played by a cheerful DJ. The oldest was Jack in black and white, the role of which was played by the young dog Suli, 4-year-old Apache and the white dog Buck. The homeless 3-year-old Jasper, who was picked up on the street, was glad to be able to play the role of an energetic Shorty. Max, Maya, Dewey, and Buck already had experience filming in the movie Snow Dogs.