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Ice Men (film)
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Wikipedia article
'Ice Men' is a 2005 Canadian film written by Michael MacLennan and directed by (former television director and cinematographer) Thom Best. The film stars David Hewlett as Bryan, Martin Cummins as Vaughn, Greg Spottiswood as Jon, James Thomas as Steve, and Ian Tracey as Trevor. The movie gained considerable recognition through gay and lesbian film festivals.
Plot
For the first time since taking possession of the family cabin, Vaughn who has just celebrated his 30th birthday, has invited his best friends up for a winter weekend of hunting and drinking. But the arrival of unexpected visitors turns a simple getaway into two days of life changing turmoil.
Vaughn and his brother Trevor were abused by their father and have become estranged. After their fathers death, Vaughn buys the family cabin from his mother with his inheritance while brother Trevor has gambled all his away and has a large debt to pay. With the unexpected visit of his brother at the cabin, Vaughn and his best friends discover they all have deep issues.
Bryan, Vaughns best friend, is having relations with Vaughns ex girlfriend (Renee) behind his back. Jon and Steve have a fling that threatens Steves marriage and all he knows about himself. The story culminates in Trevors hidden depression coming to light shocking his brother and friends into facing their own issues, all while saving somebody they didnt realize needed saving.
Cast
* Martin Cummins as Vaughn
* David Hewlett as Bryan
* Greg Spottiswood as Jon
* James Thomas as Steve
* Ian Tracey as Trevor
* Brandy Ledford as Renee
* Thea Gill as Jennifer
* Galen Dineen as Young Boy
* Henry Dineen as Young Boy
* Justin Heeley as Young Boy
* Keith Jackson as Young Boy
* Travis Ryder as Young Boy
Reception
Eddie Cockrell of 'Variety' states Emotions run hot but story blows cold and it has impressive production values for a movie destined for video sales. Preston Jones of 'DvdTalk.com' notes charismatic cast with a pleasant diversion but not much more.
Lewis Whittington of 'culturevulture.net' stated the film is a buddy movie wrapped inside a gay flick around a situation comedy of testosterone manners and strong ensemble acting and dimensional characters 'Ice Men' engages, but ultimately is too sketchy. It is listed on Ranker at No. #73 in the list of The Best Movies With Ice in the Title published in January 2019.
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