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      The Iceman

      R Released May 3, 2013 1 hr. 45 min. Mystery & Thriller Drama List
      67% 126 Reviews Tomatometer 62% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Hit man Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) earns a well-deserved reputation as a cold-blooded killer but manages to keep his violent profession a secret from his wife (Winona Ryder) and children for years. Read More Read Less

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      While it deserved stronger direction and a more fully realized script, Michael Shannon's riveting performance in the title role is more than enough to make The Iceman recommended viewing.

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      John H While it has a very good lead performance the tale is a bit slow and convoluted . Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/24 Full Review Ronald H I never liked Mafia movies, but I gave this one a chance because of Michael Shannon. He's a fine actor, but his performance can't save this dismal film. All the usual gangster cliches are here, to the point of self-satire. Shannon is just not convincing. He tries, but it just doesn't work. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Steve D I don't see why I should care about anything but the poor family. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/06/24 Full Review Test T Incredibly, this film is based on a true story of a real hitman. Micheal Shannon's performance is superb, and is the main attraction. He is so intense, he really scared me, and if he came looking for me I'd be terrified. The film works because it takes the viewer on a journey into the criminal underworld, alongside a reluctant hitman. In the beginning he just needs a job to support his family, but as the plot develops, you realise that he is riding a one way ticket away from his family, and there's no way out for him. I found the whole story gripping. The pace is just right and the film kept my attention right to the end. Highly recommended. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/21/23 Full Review April J Though the plot was intriguing, the pacing of the the story took forever! But the action was done nicely and realistic. Throughout the movie they kept saying the main character was cold stoned but you saw it unravel as time and more killings went by! But more interaction with each side (family and work) to how their importance in main characters life so one could understand the stakes better! It was kinda assumed but to show it would have impacted the the story better! Seemed rushed at the end! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/13/23 Full Review Stoner J Fantastic true crime thriller. Shannon is really believable as the ice cold Iceman Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Winona Ryder as Deborah Kuklinski in "The Iceman." Stephen Dorff as Joey Kuklinski in "The Iceman." Chris Evans as Robert Pronge in "The Iceman." (L-R) Michael Shannon as Richard Kuklinski and Ray Liotta as Roy Demeo in "The Iceman." Michael Shannon as Richard Kuklinski in "The Iceman." (L-R) Chris Evans as Robert Pronge and Michael Shannon as Richard Kuklinski in "The Iceman." Ray Liotta as Roy Demeo in "The Iceman." James Franco as Marty in "The Iceman." Chris Evans as Robert Pronge in "The Iceman." Ray Liotta as Roy Demeo in "The Iceman." View more photos

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      Wendy Ide Times (UK) It’s hard to think of anyone better suited to playing a murderer with rage issues than the formidable-looking Michael Shannon. Sep 30, 2022 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Once again, Michael Shannon proves he's one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood with a performance so spellbinding you won't be able to take your eyes off him. Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2017 Full Review Larushka Ivan-Zadeh metro.co.uk It's a plum role for any actor and [Michael] Shannon's performance is Oscar-worthy. Rated: 3/5 Sep 5, 2017 Full Review David Bax Battleship Pretension Yes, Michael Shannon is great in The Iceman. Yet the fact remains that you can watch him be great in a whole lot of much better movies. Mar 4, 2021 Full Review Allen Almachar The MacGuffin In a vacuum, this is some of Shannon's finest work. It's unfortunate the film isn't as good as he is. Rated: B- Jul 27, 2020 Full Review Jim Ross TAKE ONE Magazine Who cares if the story makes sense, because Michael Shannon can carry it, right? He can, but only so far. Feb 13, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Hit man Richard Kuklinski (Michael Shannon) earns a well-deserved reputation as a cold-blooded killer but manages to keep his violent profession a secret from his wife (Winona Ryder) and children for years.
      Director
      Ariel Vromen
      Executive Producer
      Lati Grobman, Laura Rister, René Besson, John Thompson, Danny Dimbort, Trevor Short, Boaz Davidson, Mark Gill
      Screenwriter
      Ariel Vromen, Morgan Land
      Distributor
      Millennium Entertainment
      Production Co
      Bleiberg Entertainment
      Rating
      R (Some Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Strong Violence)
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      May 3, 2013, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      May 22, 2017
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $1.9M
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