Review of The Ice Harvest (2005) by Adam K — 03 Jun 2007

One of the best black comedies in a long time..

This review of The Ice Harvest (2005) was written by Adam K on 03 Jun 2007.

The Ice Harvest has generally received positive reviews.

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By James P (1,130) on 08 Dec 2011

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By Eric H (2,898) on 17 Sep 2011

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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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