"The Ice Harvest" is a decent enough Film Noir. It's very dark, violent, and sexy. However, the advertisements had me believing it was going to be a comedy.
The advertisements state it is from the director of "Groundshog Day" and show almost all the funny moments of the film. Except for those few moments, "The Ice Harvest" is very droll.
It's probably best to not know what the film is really about because it's better to leave it as a surprise. Suffice it to say that like all modern Film Noir, there is plenty of violence, nudity, and obscene language.
For me, the best thing about the film was the photography and lighting. They do an excellent job of evoking the Noir world. The music could have been better. All the actors were good. This is not anything like any other Harold Ramis film.
If you are looking for a real funny Film Noir, go see "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang." If you are a big Film Noir fan and go because you like the look and the atmosphere of Film Noir, "The Ice Harvest" should fit the bill.
The advertisements state it is from the director of "Groundshog Day" and show almost all the funny moments of the film. Except for those few moments, "The Ice Harvest" is very droll.
It's probably best to not know what the film is really about because it's better to leave it as a surprise. Suffice it to say that like all modern Film Noir, there is plenty of violence, nudity, and obscene language.
For me, the best thing about the film was the photography and lighting. They do an excellent job of evoking the Noir world. The music could have been better. All the actors were good. This is not anything like any other Harold Ramis film.
If you are looking for a real funny Film Noir, go see "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang." If you are a big Film Noir fan and go because you like the look and the atmosphere of Film Noir, "The Ice Harvest" should fit the bill.