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60 out of 100

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6.7 out of 10

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  • Starring: Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup, Greg Kinnear, Lea Thompson
  • Summary: Mickey Prohaska is a small-time insurance agent looking for a way to jump-start his business, reunite with his estranged wife and escape the frigid Wisconsin weather. This self-proclaimed master of spin believes that salesmanship is about selling a story - all he needs is a sucker willing to buy it. He hits pay dirt with a lonely retired farmer who is sitting on something much bigger than an insurance commission. But Mickey's attempt to con the old man spins out of control when a nosy, unstable locksmith with a volatile temper dramatically ups the stakes, trapping him in a spiral of danger, deceit and double-crossing. Blending dark comedy and delirious Midwestern noir, Thin Ice, reaches a breaking point that no one - least of all Mickey Prohaska - could ever see coming. (ATO Pictures) … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
  1. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Owen Gleiberman
    Feb 15, 2012
    83
    Throw in a nagging divorce settlement, an unplanned murder, and Billy Crudup - hilarious! - as a raging security man, and Jill Sprecher's film enjoyably fuses cleverness and sheer desperation.
  2. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    Feb 17, 2012
    60
    So with a wink, a nudge and a heaping portion of Midwestern charm, Thin Ice reels us in. Comparisons to "Fargo" and other convoluted little capers like "House of Games" are fair, but when taken on its own terms, this quirky drama thrums along in a low-blood-pressure way.
  3. Slant Magazine
    Reviewed by: Nick Schager
    Feb 13, 2012
    38
    The icy fatalism of film noir is turned to slush by Thin Ice, a crime saga that reduces its chosen genre to a series of atonal, old-hat clichés.

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  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. BHBarry
    10
    “Thin Ice” stars Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin and Billy Crudup in this 93 minute drama/comedy/crime thriller which, but for the locale and actors, is sort of a thinking man’s version of the film “Fargo” taking place in the State of Wisconsin as opposed to North Dakota. Much like the William H. Macy character in the latter film, Mr. Kinnear is also a salesman trying to better his life and work out his matrimonial and economic problems utilizing circumstances that befall him for exploitation and gain. Written by Jill and Karen Sprecher and directed by Jill Sprecher, the film is nicely paced and well written as it explores how Mr. Kinnear’s character winds his way through each of the many pitfalls and obstacles he encounters. Mr. Kinnear if, of course, why the film works so well for his acting is superb and gives meaning and credibility to the role he plays. I give the film an 8.0 because it not only held my interest but made me become deeply involved in it up to, and especially at, the very end.… Expand
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  2. sundanceron
    9
    Viewed this film at Sundance 2011 and loved it!! Greg Kinear is indeed on thin ice in this caper and hilarious film. It reminded me of "Little Miss Sunshine", with alot of the same cast. Loved it!!… Expand
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  3. txrangersfan72
    3
    An interesting concept and the makings of what could have been a cool scam. If only it wasn't burdened by an extremely slow story that took way too long to get to its climax. Then, when it did, it only maintained it's interesting edge for about 10 minutes. The scam turned out pretty clever, but it simply too long to get there. My interest was LONG gone. Had it not been for some fantastic actors, I would have had a hard time giving it a single star. A plot like this deserved a lot better.… Expand
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