The Ice Harvest

 

February 3, 2006, 11:00 PM

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The Ice Harvest (R)
John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton

In Witchita, Kansas, Charlie, mob lawyer, and Vic, strip club owner, just did something bad. They robbed a mob boss of two million dollars on Christmas eve. The two aren't able to leave town for several hours and are trying to keep a low profile before they make their escape. But Charlie isn't making it easy. With paranoia coupled with a sense of victory, everyone notices he's acting strange. When a hitman that works for the mob starts asking around town about the two, Charlie flys around town in a panic. As things start to unfold, Charlie realizes that his friends may not be friendsand twists and turns abound.

Anyone looking for a simple and easily accessable comedy should stay away from this film. This is a very dark comedy written with above average intelligence. So if you don't like it, you're probably dumb, and should be wearing a helmet. That aside I have to say that this was a very cleverly written comedy with many twists and turns. Another wonderful feature of the film is the character player by Oliver Platt. As usual Platt steals every scene that he's in, especially since his character is drunk throughout the film.

Conclusion: If you don't like it you're an idiot...and a coward. A-

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