The Ice Harvest (2005)

Posted : 1 year, 3 months ago at Jul 31 3:14

"Christmas Eve. Ho ho fucking ho!" At its heart, The Ice Harvest is a contemporary film noir, and a brutal thriller with splashes of black humour throughout. Director Harold Ramis is perhaps best remembered for the bespectacled nerd in Ghostbusters. Ramis made more of an impression as a director when he helmed such films as Groundhog Day and Analyze This. The director adopts a completely different approach with The Ice Harvest. Instead of light-hearted fun, this film appears to be a dark comedy reminiscent of a Coen Brothers creation (like Fargo). The initial two thirds of the film are overflowing with humorous moments, but the final act is frankly something from the classic film noir genre. Love, betrayal, and murder...all the elements are present. The Ice Harvest appears to be str...Read more

Posted : 2 years, 1 month ago at Oct 13 18:23

One of the best films I've seen in a while. From its original and funny story to its all-star cast of actors, I enjoyed this movie from start to finish. It basically follows Charlie [John Cusack] and his 'partner' Vic [Billy Bob], who together have successfully stolen over two million dollars from Charlie's boss. But, as they say, there's no such thing as the perfect crime. I really enjoyed seeing two of my favourite actors together in this movie, and for once I got what I expected, it was fantastic with them together unlike some other movies I have seen lately that have had good actors in it.. but unfortunately it didn't work. It really did work in this one, and Connie Nielsen and Oliver Platt were nice additions to the cast as well. It has a nice twist at the end and a great way...Read more

Rating : 8/10