The Big White

Ascendant Pictures | Release Date: December 16, 2005

6.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 15 Ratings

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BobbieW.May 30, 2006

For an India film it was done well. The characters development was better then some of the other stuff out there today. Holly Hunter was hilarious as she blurted out words that you only wish you could say if you were in her position. Over For an India film it was done well. The characters development was better then some of the other stuff out there today. Holly Hunter was hilarious as she blurted out words that you only wish you could say if you were in her position. Over all funny. Great job for Mark Mylod's first full length film.… Expand

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KarlK.Jun 23, 2006

Excellent Black Comedy full of sparkle set in beautiful Alaska, sharp cinemotograpy and a fine ensemble cast led by the wonderful Robin Williams. This movie has been critically mauled by cynical reviewers who have had a sense of humour Excellent Black Comedy full of sparkle set in beautiful Alaska, sharp cinemotograpy and a fine ensemble cast led by the wonderful Robin Williams. This movie has been critically mauled by cynical reviewers who have had a sense of humour bypass. Highly Recommended. … Expand

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JeffMar 12, 2007

It takes awhile, but after the show, you will want to watch it again! and again. The humour isn't so much in your face as to the side and behind you. You just have to look for it. Very well done. I love this show. Can't imagine why It takes awhile, but after the show, you will want to watch it again! and again. The humour isn't so much in your face as to the side and behind you. You just have to look for it. Very well done. I love this show. Can't imagine why it was slammed by critics. They must be slaves to the "norm". This show steps outside the box. Well chosen music. perfect for this type of flick.… Expand

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ojtMar 30, 2015

This film is so funny, that it's one of my dark comedy favorites. Holly Hunter is brilliant as the the mad wife with Tourettes desease, Woody Harrelson is just amazingly funny, and so is Giovani Ribisi and Robin Williams. The film is veryThis film is so funny, that it's one of my dark comedy favorites. Holly Hunter is brilliant as the the mad wife with Tourettes desease, Woody Harrelson is just amazingly funny, and so is Giovani Ribisi and Robin Williams. The film is very much underrated. The opening scene is just amazing, and then the fil goes on like a Fargo-style winter crime, just way funnier.
Just loved it!… Expand

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FilipeNetoAug 31, 2018

This film is based on an ingenious and macabre plan for a man to lay hands on his own brother's life insurance money by forging his death. The plot recalls the movie "A Simple Plan" a bit, but it works basically as a black comedy, which mayThis film is based on an ingenious and macabre plan for a man to lay hands on his own brother's life insurance money by forging his death. The plot recalls the movie "A Simple Plan" a bit, but it works basically as a black comedy, which may not please everyone. The plot starts well, and with a fairly good premise for comedy. However, although it works well and makes people laugh, it is very predictable, not being able to surprise the audience.

Robbin Williams is the protagonist, and is perfectly at ease with his character, an ingenious and sly man. The actor's excellent performance is, moreover, sufficient reason to give this film a chance. He's fun and makes us laugh. The rest of the cast, where we can see names like Holly Hunter (in a nasty personage, dislikeable to the public) and Giovanni Ribisi (the agent of the insurer, who is the first one to suspect the fraud), was unable to follow Williams and give the public something excellent . They limited themselves to supporting the protagonist.

Technically, it's a regular movie. Cinematography and the soundtrack do not bring anything original. It is not a film that surprises us from the technical point of view and the most interesting, here are some plans of the icy landscapes of the Alaca, which are visually beautiful.

So what we have here is a regular black comedy, with a predictable and unoriginal but effective script. The film, however, would be much worse if it did not involve Williams.… Expand

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