Review of The Ice Storm (1997) by Sameer K — 10 Nov 2007

Rich and troubled suburbia: American Beauty did it better.

This review of The Ice Storm (1997) was written by Sameer K on 10 Nov 2007.

The Ice Storm has generally received very positive reviews.

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