The Ice Harvest

2005

Action / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Thriller

21
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Rotten 47% · 134 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Spilled 43% · 50K ratings
IMDb Rating 6.2/10 10 25510 25.5K

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Plot summary

A shady lawyer attempts a Christmas Eve crime, hoping to swindle the local mob out of some money. But his partner, a strip club owner, might have different plans for the cash.

Director

Harold Ramis Photo
Harold Ramis

Top cast

Connie Nielsen Photo
Connie Nielsen as Renata Crest
Billy Bob Thornton Photo
Billy Bob Thornton as Vic Cavanaugh
Oliver Platt Photo
Oliver Platt as Pete Van Heuten
John Cusack Photo
John Cusack as Charlie Arglist
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748.5 MB
1280*694
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 32 min
Seeds 6
1.41 GB
1920*1040
English 2.0
NR
Subtitles
23.976 fps
1 hr 32 min
Seeds 7

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by guyfromjerzee 7 / 10

Not for all tastes, but recommended for those who like dark comedy

I wasn't surprised when the movie did poorly at the box office. Not because it's a bad movie, but because it's a very dark comedy. And let's face it, dark comedies don't usually make good business. We are living in a politically correct day and age, when it's not OK to laugh at movies like these. But I happen to have a dark sense of humor and enjoyed the film quite a bit. It's definitely a departure for Harold Ramis, who usually directs much lighter comedies (i.e.: "Caddyshack," "Groundhog Day"). Even though the "Analyze This" films were about the mafia, I wouldn't go as far as calling them "dark comedies." "The Ice Harvest" is at times a bit too low-key, but those who don't have the attention span of a three-year-old shouldn't mind. This is definitely not a comedy with plenty of huge, broad sight gags, and I liked it that way. The jokes were more subtle. Ramis also did a fine job at assembling his cast. John Cusack carries the film, and probably gives one of his best performances. Unfortunately, Billy Bob Thornton has a pretty small role, but he makes good use of his screen time. And since Cusack and Thornton starred in "Pushing Tin" together, their chemistry is good. Oliver Platt steals the show as his drunken character, bringing out probably the biggest laughs. I hate how acting teachers believe that for people to act drunk, they have to be very subtle. Take it from a guy who's been drunk quite a few times--Platt's performance is shockingly accurate. Part of what made me laugh so hard was that some of his behavior would remind me of me when I'm drunk, or how I see some of my friends act when they're drunk. So as a message to all you acting teachers reading this: Either you're a pompous a** or you just hang out with some really boring friends. Yes, people really do stumble around and slur their words when they're drunk. Almost the whole movie takes place in a strip club, so if you're a heterosexual guy like me, you'll have some good eye candy throughout. So if the combination of good acting, naked strippers and dark humor appeals to you--"The Ice Harvest" is the film to see.
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Reviewed by iohefy-2 6 / 10

So so movie

I went to see a preview of The Ice Harvest last night, and knew nothing about the movie except for the stars John Cusak, (who I like very much) and Billy Bob Thorton. Well the acting by John Cusak was very good, and Billy Bob's role was nothing out of the ordinary. The surprise of the movie was Oliver Platt who was outstanding in his comedic role. I think the story was a weak one, continuing the slide of the writers in Hollywood now a days. With this movie I would suggest that you save the price of admission and wait to rent the DVD when it comes out and it should be soon. No wonder the movie revenue is down this year with the assortment of movies being turned out these days. What has happened to quality movies?????????

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