This is a fascinating documentary about the mammoth ivory trade and the field of genetic engineering and cloning. It technically came out in 2018 but there was no way for me to see it until this year. The film follows both genetic scientists and a group of mammoth hunters who look for frozen remains in northern Siberia. This film covers many topics including survival, the resurrection of extinct species and even eugenics. The two sides of the film, the hunters and the scientists, don't always mix well and the film can kinda drag sometimes as a result, but there were so many amazing moments in this movie that excited me more than any blockbuster I saw this year that I don't dare reveal here. It is also very scary and raises many ethical questions. It's like a real-life Jurassic Park. Should we look more into this kind of technology or should we not open Pandora's Box? It makes you think. I recommend checking this one out if you like science or survival stories. I think you'll enjoy it. I sure did, and I can't wait to own a pet mammoth some day!
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
Sometimes the narratives tend to walk different paths, and the music a bit over dramatic. Brilliant effort while capturing the tasks hunters in their playground, and disturbing crazy scientists playing to be god 2.0
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
This movie is gaining steam and momentum from one of the last great actors-directors. Besides who doesn't love some Clint Eastwood who hasn't been in front of the camera since 2012.
