Frank Cavillo reviewed Siberia for Cinapse. On Lucas and Katya’s relationship the following was said:.
Eventually though, Siberia does manage to have its characters form a solid romantic connection. There’s something about the way the couple see each other; as two people that life essentially forgot about who have been wounded by the loneliness and darkness of their worlds. The idea that someone cared enough to acknowledge the broken sides of Lucas and Katya, and that it should be each other, is something incredibly special which the movie gets right.
On Keanu’s performance the following was said:
The nature of Siberia’s script means that Reeves gets to do some genuine character work here, which he more than proves capable at. The actor conveys the fear and sensibility of a man over his head, who also finds himself at a new crossroads in life.
In conclusion, Mr. Cavillo said the following about the film:
I’m well aware that my complaints surrounding Siberia might lead one to believe that the film is an inconsequential waste of time. That’s certainly not the case. Siberia is far from straight to DVD fodder, but it’s also not first class either. The film lays comfortably somewhere in the middle thanks to it’s sometimes plodding nature and lack of almost total engagement with the genre it’s claiming to be. On the other hand, maybe because it came from the makers of two films I found to be so remarkable, I’m judging it a higher level than I otherwise normally would. Still, by the time Siberia ended, I found myself undeniably moved by the characters and somewhat devastated by the outcome awaiting them.
Blu-ray.com has posted that the Siberia Blu-ray will be released on September 18.
Special Features:
- “Passion and Intrigue: Bringing Siberia to Life” Featurette