Review of The Ice Harvest (2005) by Patrick T — 05 Dec 2012

Dark and amusing. What the Hell is it with Billy Bob Thornton and twisted X-mas movies?

This review of The Ice Harvest (2005) was written by Patrick T on 05 Dec 2012.

The Ice Harvest has generally received positive reviews.

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By Robert Wilonsky (520) for Dallas Observer (1,128) on 30 Apr 2011

It's a dark lark, no more and no less, a caper comedy full of enough kinky jokes to remind the audience that, indeed, you're supposed to laugh…

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By Steven Rea (1,872) for Philadelphia Inquirer (3,920) on 27 Jan 2015

The Ice Harvest doesn't have much heft or resonance. But as an antidote to the sugary confections of the season, its hung-over cynicism works wonders…

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By Sal C (31) on 23 Dec 2012

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By Maxx D (250) on 19 Jul 2013

The Ice Harvest is captivating story. Really funny at times, it also has a dark streak…

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By Desson Thomson (1,673) for Washington Post (9,851) on 14 Mar 2011

This often macabre comedy allows us to doff such civilized traits as taste and decency. We're free to laugh at anything, and we do…

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By T P (72) on 08 May 2011

For such a star-filled cast and being well produced, this film is a dud…

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By Naughtia N (212) on 14 Nov 2011

I don't understand the low ratings on The Ice Harvest, I thought it was interesting and different…

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By Jonny O (6) on 10 Apr 2012

Good, entertainning movie. Cusack at his best…

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By Mikebierman (5) on 15 May 2013

More drama than comedy, but dark in any case. I am a Cusack fan, and he does a fine job…

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