The acting is really bad. The story is not believable, and the light seems surreal as well. Else it is a good film. “On the Ice” seems to me like a home-movie project. The story is thin, build up like a short film, with only one plot, which makes everything a bit boring, and the same two actors definitely can not carry being on screen for such a long time. To me the film is clearly marked by the fact that it is a prolongation of a short film. I thought it seemed like a short film with way too much rambling about the same and the same, before I found out that this was actually exactly what it was. 
The film does have some qualities though, the amazing geographical environment is very impressive, and everything that has to do with how the characters are bound to this special place they live in, is interesting to follow. You are entertained while watching, but quickly will forget it again.

In my opinion this movie was absolutely perfect. Both, plot and actors were perfectly presented for an excellent movie. A great story in an extraordinary location. Especially the twist in the end took me by surprise and is therefore my personal winner of the Berlinale 2011.

Cold scenery, cold story, cold mood. This social critical crimestory ist well developed, just at times, the oppressive snow landscape gives you a queasy feeling. On purpose, I hope, because this is just what I expected. Thumbs up!