Mini-Review: If I were to go to Antarctica, I'd definitely want Herzog as my companion.

Mini-Review: I thought I would hate this. But I actually found it quite good, and a rare fine Hollywood adaptation. The right chunks were left out and other bits were added to, creating a more filmic storyline. They got the athmosphere right (albeit a bit sappy at times, but not at all as much as expected) and apart from what many seem to think, they got the boy right. I think it helped knowing the characters beforehand, making me able to put a lot of meaning into small gestures. Almost on par with the book.