Polar Opposites

Yes, not one of the typical Hallmark movies, girl fresh from break up, mad at world, swears off men, meets nice guy, treats him badly etc etc love at end. Boring. Or old boyfriend comes back, new boy disappointed sulks away, she realizes new boy her soulmate. Little bit better.

This movie is none of that. The scenery is fantastic and different. The polar plunge is a real thing. So the premise of stowaway, and work of the dad a bit loose on reality and detail but remember this is a movie of about 1 hr 45 min, it needs to move along. It is a feel good, appreciate the setting and the engineering feat movie. And you learn about penquins. She meets a person who will help her. He is an engineer, formal not a "player". Friendly chemistry between them. Fish and Tarasiuk are two of my favourite actors. Both matching the character's backgrounds perfectly. Neither character had that buddy "on the phone" to bounce thoughts off of. Each was independent and relied on each other which made the union grow. You should watch, you will enjoy, unless you are one of those who likes the formula Hallmark movies. Definitely worth enjoying Rhiannon Fish and Markian Tarasiuk.

I've never written a review, but this movie is the limit. I've enjoyed Hallmark films every now and then, despite ridiculous story lines or characters and the too occasional white lie, but the last years it's getting out of hand.

We cannot allow telling the blunt truth to overbearing parents or friends, an engaged couple sleeping in the same room or the insinuation of sex before marriage on Hallmark television, but we do allow twisting the truth while it hurts everyone, endangering people, narcissistic behavior, painting women as brainless emotional and helpless beings and plain lying to family and friends? How does that combine with 'family friendly?!

And I"m not even starting with the fact checking, lazy writing and ridiculous conversations... No more Hallmark for me.

Emma (Rhiannon Fish) gets a call from her father which gets cut off. He is doing penguin research in Antarctica. She is afraid that he's in trouble and desperate to find him. Antarctica requires an official permit which she does not have. She becomes a stowaway and Andy (Markian Tarasiuk) is the leader of the scientific team on the ship.

At least, they got to Argentina. I really wish that they actually went to Antarctica to get a few scenes with the penguins. That is probably asking for too much. They are using zoo penguins, special effects, and stock footage to do the animal scenes. Emma is a bit much. Maybe she should be a heart doctor which would make getting to her father more reasonable. It's a little silly that she's an illustrator. She has no qualification to do anything.

"Polar Opposites" is a light, predictable romance set on the way to and then in Antarctica that delivers an average yet mildly entertaining experience. The story, while unoriginal, keeps you engaged with its themes of love and connection, bolstered by a unique subplot involving AI penguins. Rhiannon Fish carries the movie with a charming performance, though the rest of the cast feels interchangeable. The dialogue is below average, the CGI is unimpressive, and the emotional impact is limited. While cute in its simplicity, the movie doesn't leave a lasting impression. Typical Hallmark movie; it's fine for a casual watch but unlikely to be revisited or remembered.

This Hallmark story has an endearing cast and features some wonderful photography of South America, sometimes standing in for Antarctica.

Emma (Rhiannon Fish) is an illustrator whose father studies penguins in Antarctica. When he calls her about an emergency, their connection is terminated, so she becomes worried. She immediately hops a plane and tries to find a boat ride into the southern waters. Along the way, she meets an engineer named Andy (Markian Tarasiuk) who is on a mission to the southernmost continent.

The always-wonderful Ms. Fish is surrounded by a strong cast. The story is about more than romancing, and the narrative feels like a real adventure. The most surprising thing about the film is how they managed to capture the story, including animal behaviors, beautiful scenery, and some effects that feel totally natural. It must have been an experience to film.