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On Thin Ice
It's Christmas Eve in Helsinki. Young taxi driver Samu is working to escape a family Christmas with his fiancé and baby. At the airport Samu picks up a fascinating customer: a Finnish mercenary Hans, who has returned to Helsinki after an absence of 20 years. Hans hires Samu to go on a mission with him: to find Laura, the daughter of his recently deceased best friend and brother in arms. The quest to find Laura leads the men around the wintry city, to places and people from Hans's past. As Samu watches Hans confront his past, he begins to open his eyes to his own future. When the eventful mission reaches its end, both of the men's lives are forever changed.
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Plot Summary
A Native American rancher, struggling with poverty and the loss of his wife, gets a chance to coach his estranged son's struggling high school basketball team. He must overcome his own demons and the skepticism of the community to lead the team to victory, while also reconnecting with his son and finding a path to redemption.
Critical Reception
On Thin Ice received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. While some praised Kevin Costner's effort as director and lead actor, the film was largely seen as a by-the-numbers sports drama that failed to offer anything new to the genre.
What Reviewers Say
A predictable and cliché-ridden sports drama.
Kevin Costner's direction and performance do little to elevate the uninspired material.
The film struggles with underdeveloped characters and a lack of emotional depth.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a general dissatisfaction with the film, with many finding it slow-paced and lacking in compelling storytelling. While some appreciated the sports aspect and Costner's involvement, the overall sentiment is that the movie fails to engage or impress.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The Ace' before being changed to 'On Thin Ice' for its release.
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