The film struggles to balance the harrowing Antarctic survival story of Ernest Shackleton with the modern exploration team's mission to locate the Endurance wreck, ultimately failing to deliver a cohesive narrative.
The usage of AI-generated voices and colourised footage from Shackleton's era feels presumptuous and detracts from the authenticity, diluting the powerful storytelling of the original expedition.
There is a notable dissonance in tension, as the modern-day explorers seem self-congratulatory compared to Shackleton's crew, whose survival struggle was profoundly more perilous and impactful.
While the footage of the Endurance wreck is astonishing, its brief appearance in the film leaves audiences wanting more, highlighting a missed opportunity to showcase a significant historical find.
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