Cool as Ice

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Cool as Ice

PG

1991

1h 30m

Musical

Romance

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Johnny (Vanilla Ice) is a rebellious rapper whose ice-cold heart thaws when he sets eyes on Kristin Minter (Kristin Minter). They couldn't be more different. She's a straight-A student whose biggest thrills come from horseback riding; he's a moody misfit who tears up the street with his yellow motorcycle. It won't be easy to win her heart -- especially with Kristin's athletic ex-boyfriend blocking the way. But, when her dad gets in trouble with gangsters, Johnny proves his worth.

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Matthew Gilbert

Boston Globe

Curiosity wears thin fast, and Cool as Ice ends up seeming tired as well as twisted. The man whom promoters call the rap-era Elvis has negative charisma.

Aug 13, 2021

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Steve Murray

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Question: What has a bland flavor and makes your blood run cold? Answer: Vanilla Ice.

Aug 13, 2021

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Michael Wilmington

Chicago Tribune

It's one of those movies that seem fabricated for a shopping mall: decorative, pretty, vacuous.

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Terry Lawson

Dayton Daily News

It's all as passé and unoriginal as its star, whose brief blast of popularity at least proves Americans are wising up: After all, Pat Boone stuck around for years.

Rated: 1/4

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Jack Garner

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The plot of the Vanilla Ice movie, Cool As Ice is as simple and obvious as the rap star's wooden acting.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 13, 2021

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Tony Norman

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Director David Kellogg tries hard to make a hackneyed script at least look good. One could plausibly chop the movie into pieces and produce several outstanding Vanilla Ice videos.

Rated: C-

Aug 13, 2021

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Amy M.

My rating/review is from my 1991 diary entry when I was 11. I’ve not watched it since, and do not know what adult me would think, but I suspect I would be less generous. I mean, 11 year old me did not think adults would enjoy this movie. “I gave it 3 stars out of five stars. I figured at the begining this was going to be a stupid movie with concited Vanilla Ice, but I was suprised. It was really pretty good. But I think It wouldn’t be a good one for adults.”

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Brad H

I haven't seen this movie in over 30 years. I'm watching it now. 30 years ago as a teenager, this movie was great. Watching it now? Its the dumbest and worst movie I've ever seen 🤦‍♂️

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Matthew P

It’s as cold as ice! Right up there with Shawshank and pulp fiction 👍 two thumbs up my ass

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/11/25

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Dalton W

Greatest movie of all time!!! It single-handedly saved my marriage and my children became grade A students. Not only that, but after I showed it to my grandma she was cured of her dementia and can walk without a cane!! I have decided to dedicate my remaining years telling others of this movie that they may experience true freedom and bliss. My life will never be the same. All hail vanilla ice, the bringer of true joy and eternal happiness!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/02/24

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Demetri P

Boring and arduous in it's execution, you can't even make much enjoyment out of how hilariously bad it is.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

10/26/24

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Will H

There are a lot worse movies out there. The movie has a simple plot and is definitely family friendly. It also features the dad from Family Ties. By the film came out, Vanilla Ice was no longer on top and most of fans had turned against him. Thus, it tanked at the box office. I promise, if this came on tv on some boring Saturday afternoon, you would probably come out thinking that it wasn't so bad. I mean, when a girl has a heart of stone, there's only one way to melt it: Just add ice.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - The People's Choice

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Smooth as Ice

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - She Likes Me

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Homeboy This!

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - 'Cause I Wanna Know

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Get With the Hero

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Get Wit' It

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Johnny the Badass

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - Kidnapping Tommy

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Cool as Ice: Official Clip - I Forgot Somethin'

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Synopsis

Johnny (Vanilla Ice) is a rebellious rapper whose ice-cold heart thaws when he sets eyes on Kristin Minter (Kristin Minter). They couldn't be more different. She's a straight-A student whose biggest thrills come from horseback riding; he's a moody misfit who tears up the street with his yellow motorcycle. It won't be easy to win her heart -- especially with Kristin's athletic ex-boyfriend blocking the way. But, when her dad gets in trouble with gangsters, Johnny proves his worth.

Director: David Kellogg
Producer: Carolyn Pfeiffer, Lionel Wigram
Screenwriter: David Stenn
Distributor: MCA/Universal Pictures [us]
Rating: PG
Genre: Musical, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 18, 1991, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 15, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $956.8K
Runtime: 1h 30m
Sound Mix: Surround

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