Icefall

In "Icefall," a young Native American game warden (Cara Jade Myers) who captures a notorious poacher (Joel Kinnaman) learns that the poacher is aware of the location of a plane carrying millions of dollars that has crashed in a frozen lake. When criminals and a corrupt cop close in , the unlikely pair must fight to survive and escape across the melting ice. (Gary Reber)

Special features include upfront previews.

The 2.39:1/1.85:1 /1.33:11080p picture, reviewed on a VIZIO Quantum X P85QX-JI UHD/HDR display, was photographed digitally using the Red Epic camera system and sourced from a 2K master Digital Intermediate format. The setting is an icy lake and the snow covered forest and frozen landscape during a snow storm in Montana, The cinematography is stunning in such conditions. The color palette exhibits naturally saturated hues. The snow and ice exhibits realism as well as the rocky forested terrain. There is not much color except for the interior of a cabin and the faces of the murders and the sheriff. Otherwise, winter whites and blue skies dominate. Flesh tones are perfectly natural. Clothing colors are realistic. Contrast is excellent. Black highlights are deep. Shadow delineation reveals gray shadings and excellent image depth. While levels are realistic as it pertains to the snow and ice, as well as the interior lighting. Resolution is revealing of fine detail. Facial features are nicely defined including beards and hair. Cold weather clothing reveals fabric texture. Environmental features exhibit detail as well as objects. This is a terrific looking picture that is captivating. (Gary Reber)

The DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1-channel soundtrack is realistic sounding from the fragile ice breaking up, a vehicle sinking in the icy lake, to a camp fire's crackle. Atmospherics are realistic throughout. Sound effects are realistic as well, such as powerful gunfire and powerful deep bass and .1 LFE attack during violent interactions. Foley sound effects are realistic and enhance the realism. The rhythmic orchestra/synthesizer score is generally a background support element, with occasional forwardness. The music occupies a wide and deep soundstage presence that aggressively extends to the surrounds. Imaging is excellent. Surround energy is virtually constant with intense low-frequency din sonics. Dialogue throughout is intelligible with good ADR production. This is a hauntingly intense holosonic® soundtrack that is extremely well crafted. (Gary Reber)