Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielsen, Diane Frances Fisher
It's Christmas Eve in rainy, icebound Wichita, Kansas, and this year Charlie Arglist just might have something to celebrate. Charlie, an attorney for the sleazy businesses of Wichita, and his unsavory...( read more
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DVD Release Date: February 28, 2006
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Stats: 1,374 reviews
Flixster Reviews (1,374)
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December 25, 2008Decent thriller comedy about two crooks trying to get away with a huge sum of money on the night of Christmas while they gotta keep their feet still for a night of ice rain. What starts somewhat confusing as a tour through strip clubs, bars and apartments gets better in the seco...( read more)
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October 18, 2008I really enjoyed this although it didn't do that well at the box office. Kind of a slow burn noir with Cusack's patented laid back characterization and Oliver Platt thrown in for good measure.
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July 31, 2008"Christmas Eve. Ho ho fucking ho!"
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At its heart, The Ice Harvest is a contemporary film noir, and a brutal thriller with splashes of black humour throughout. Director Harold Ramis is perhaps best remembered for the bespectacled nerd in Ghostbusters. Ram -
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May 1, 2008One of the best films I've seen in a while. From its original and funny story to its all-star cast of actors, I enjoyed this movie from start to finish.
It basically follows Charlie [John Cusack] and his 'partner' Vic [Billy Bob], who together have successfully stolen over two...( read more) -
October 22, 2009Meh, I really like John Cusack so that's the only reason I watch this film.
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August 2, 2009This is quite an amusing film with a good performances from Cusack and Thornton. However, it would of been more engaging if Thornton appeared in it more with his quck humourous liners! Difinately one to watch.
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August 2, 2009Really disappointed with this movie i thought this was going to be hilarious maybe not great on the storyline but at least hilarios, i was really wrong the laughs are far an few between even though the should have kept billy bo longer as he did make the movie a bit more bearable!...( read more)
Critic Reviews
November 23, 2005
Claudia Puig, USA Today
November 23, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
[A]s an antidote to the sugary confections of the season, its hung-over cynicism works wonders. full review
November 23, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
The Ice Harvest aims to be a comedy crime caper that's light as a bubble, but too many crooks spoil the froth. full review
November 23, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie, directed by Harold Ramis, finds a balance between the goofy and the gruesome. full review
November 18, 2005
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine
The Ice Harvest proves that modest, workmanlike film noir need not be accompanied by hipster homages and ironic self-consciousness. full review
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October 29, 2007One of the most underrated films of the last few years- hands down!
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