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31 out of 100

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7.7 out of 10

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  • Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Holly Hunter, Robin Williams, Tim Blake Nelson, W. Earl Brown, Woody Harrelson
  • Summary: A destitute Alaskan travel agent with a deranged wife finds the answer to his financial problems in the form of a get rich quick insurance scam involving a frozen body in the dumpster behind his office. Just a few things stand in his way -- a determined insurance investigator, an irate sibling and two would be gangsters. (Ascendant Pictures)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 0 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: John DeFore
    40
    Ice-bound black comedy boasts strong cast for an indie but can't quite decide what it wants to be.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Chris Hewitt
    40
    Utterly implausible and clunkily directed. Rent "Fargo" instead.
  3. L.A. Weekly
    Reviewed by: Robert Abele
    30
    The clammy eccentricity on display -- is like a wet blanket, while Colin Friesen's lazy screenplay has all the wit of a slushball. "March of the Penguins" was funnier and edgier.

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  1. KarlK.
    10
    Excellent Black Comedy full of sparkle set in beautiful Alaska, sharp cinemotograpy and a fine ensemble cast led by the wonderful Robin Williams. This movie has been critically mauled by cynical reviewers who have had a sense of humour bypass. Highly Recommended. … Expand
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  2. Jeff
    9
    It takes awhile, but after the show, you will want to watch it again! and again. The humour isn't so much in your face as to the side and behind you. You just have to look for it. Very well done. I love this show. Can't imagine why it was slammed by critics. They must be slaves to the "norm". This show steps outside the box. Well chosen music. perfect for this type of flick.… Expand
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  3. BobbieW.
    8
    For an India film it was done well. The characters development was better then some of the other stuff out there today. Holly Hunter was hilarious as she blurted out words that you only wish you could say if you were in her position. Over all funny. Great job for Mark Mylod's first full length film.… Expand
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