Polar

Approaching retirement, Duncan Vizla, the top name in a ruthless world of hired assassins, plans a quiet exit. When a hit is ordered against him, the veteran killer realizes his past life hasn’t finished with him yet. Instead of fading away, he dives back into the brutal game, facing a fresh wave of rivals who see an old hunter as ripe prey. The pursuit moves through gleaming city blocks and shadowy back alleys as Vizla tests his precise skills against younger, hungrier killers. In this high stakes contest, experience clashes with youth and survival depends on wit, speed, and a cold, unflinching will. Old loyalties are questioned as the line between hunter and prey blurs.

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund Polar adapts the gritty graphic novel by Jayson Rothwell and Victor Santos. Released in 2019 it stars Mads Mikkelsen as Duncan Vizla alongside Vanessa Hudgens, Katheryn Winnick, Inga Cadranel and Fei Ren, delivering a sleek revenge tale.

Box office data for Polar is limited due to its streaming release, and it lacked a wide traditional rollout. There was no significant worldwide theatrical gross publicly reported, underscoring its Netflix original status rather than a conventional cinema release.

Polar may not have ignited a broad cultural phenomenon but it stands out in the streaming action scene for its sharp visuals and cool restrained violence. The look leans into neon noir palettes and rain slick streets, giving the film a stylish vibe that fans of pulp cinema will appreciate. Mikkelsen delivers a stoic, controlled performance.

Critics praised Polar for its brisk tempo and the way it frames aging and obsolescence in a deadly career. The story leans on loyalty and craft, presenting a weary veteran reasserting control in a world that worships youth. Some reviewers noted the film's dry humor and crisp action sequences that deliver punch without excess.