The Frozen Ground

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B P @Bradster69 4 days ago Not Bad, but Not My Favorite See more Isha B @RT25508113 Aug 24, 2026 James Maslow's Best Performance The Frozen Ground 2013 Biography Mystery Suspense Crime Thriller Drama Romance Adventure Action Mix See more Oaklee D @ODie63 Aug 20, 2026 A solid serial killer crime film with great performances from Cage, Hudgens and Cusack. See more Aye G @AyeGeeYT Jul 2, 2026 The Frozen Ground is a perfectly watchable crime thriller, but it never becomes much more than a generic entry in the genre. The true story and solid cast kept me engaged throughout, with Nicolas Cage and John Cusack turning in respectable performances, but the film never builds the suspense or emotional impact it needed. It feels surprisingly safe and by-the-numbers for such a disturbing case. It's worth a watch if you're a fan of true crime, but I couldn't shake the feeling that it had the potential to be much better. Also, I definitely wasn't expecting to see 50 Cent pop up. See more Gi S @Gistevenn Jan 31, 2026 Cage & cusack are 2 fine actors. See more Brian A @RT93767066 Jun 1, 2025 I would say that this movie is as close to a 5 star movie you can get, without it actually being a 5 star movie. It really keeps you focused on what is happening and the cast does a great job. People want to knock it for not having enough action or character development, but it is based on a true story. You can add a lot things that didn’t happen and keep it close to what happened. I guess people wanted there to be more action like car chances or explosions, you know, the things that really bad movies need to entertain people. The ending when Cage’s character antagonizes Cusack’s charter into admitting he is the killer is great, some of the best work by both actors. Add in the amazing scenes from the Alaska wilderness and how the movie was shot with a cold, overcast feeling and you simply have a great movie. I honestly think that most people like to hate on this movie since both Cage and Cusack have had some real stinkers in their careers, almost to the point that they have become a cliche (especially when it comes to Cage’s movies). Since this movie, Cage has done probably his best work ever. I think this movie is what actually turned his career around. See more Read all reviews

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