4.12.2006

The Ice Harvest

I watched this movie based upon the recommendation of a guy who hangs out at the courthouse and prosecutes people for fun. The Plot: A lawyer and his buddy embezzle a trainload of cash from a mafia type client. Why Is "Ice" in The Title?: Because the entire movie is based upon one night when it is raining as the temperature meets 32 degrees and drops. (That's my best explanation) Actors: A very entertaining John Cusack and Billy Bob Thornton Flashback: It is directed by Harold Ramis (see Stripes and Ghostbusters). [Edit: Ramis' name was corrected from my original stupid typing of "John Ramos"] To Look For: Double crossing and triple double crossing. Nudity: A little Violence: Above average Best scene: A very uncomfortable Christmas Eve Dinner Rating: Yeah, check it out.