First Hit: Made interesting because it is both focused and light hearted in approaching the subject of what is it like at the bottom of the earth.
Werner Herzog was captivated by some underwater footage by Henry Kaiser of the unique amazing world below the ice of the South Pole.
Werner makes it clear up front he isn’t going to make penguin movie and when he reaches McMurdo Station in Antarctica he is put off by the constant construction, building and changing of this once pure open place. However, he is fascinated by the people who come here to work and live. As he discovers they are all misfits from society in some way and love what they are doing in this unforgiving land.
The under the ice shots are amazing as are some of the characters but what underlies this film is a sense of heart and depth.
Overall: A very interesting look at the bottom of the world and the people who embrace it.