[Yellow Jacket]

The Ice Harvest

The Lowdown:
Charlie (John Cusack, Must Love Dogs) and his buddy Vic (Billy Bob Thornton, The Bad News Bears) stole some money (not sure how much, but know it was a lot) from a mob boss (some fat-ass that nobody cares about and barely appears in the movie, surprisingly) and feel they've just pulled off the perfect crime. So, they take it easy since it's Christmas Eve, but that doesn't come at an easy price. Charlie meets up with his ex Renata (Connie Nielsen, The Great Raid) and his old pal Pete (Oliver Platt, Casanova), and is in for the night of his life.

Review:
I'm a big fan of John Cusack, and he hasn't disappointed me here. Sure, there are stale parts that could've been left out (such as him going to Pete's house, where Pete and his mother have a fight). And I'll admit, the ending seemed to drag on (like
Hostage). But, I'll admit it was a fun ride! I loved the scenery, and the whole Christmas season blended in well with the story. The acting was top-notch as usual. Especially by the always helpful Oliver Platt, who delivers most of the laughs in the movie. Drunken arse! The Ice Harvest is worth a watch if you have the time for it (it's only an hour and a half), but it's nothing to go rush to the video store to pick up.

Verdict:
3 out of 5 stars