The Iceman

This is a dark movie from start to finish. Know what you are getting into when you sit down to see this. This is a true story of Richard Kuklinski who killed over 100 people for the mob. If that sounds like your cup of tee then strap in because you get exactly what you are expecting. In the beginning Richard kills a man for saying some unsavory things about a woman that he just started seeing. He doesn't even flinch in killing a man that shouldn't have said those things but also didn't deserve to die. That sets the tone for the entire movie. He has no problem "fixing problems" for people if the money is right. It is clear that he loves his wife and children but they are the only people he cares about. There isn't much there for a movie however. How long can a montage of a dude killing other dudes be? It seems like there is set up for about fifteen minute, an hour and a half montage of him killing people and then a fifteen minute conclusion. All of that being said I think this is a good movie. When we see Ray Liotta, I would like his character to be more developed, we are convinced that he is not a man to be trifled with and everyone in the room knows it as well. Michael Shannon is as terrifying as usual, he has the best furrowed brow in the business, and he shows again why he can be the leading man in any movie. He was convincing as a mass murder and as a loving father at the same time. Overall this is a good movie and a fun night out at the movies for anyone who can handle brutal violence in their movies. I give this movie a 7 out of 10. Here are some links to the trailer and to other reviews of the movie.

http://www.fandango.com/movie-trailer/theiceman-trailer/159678
http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_iceman_2013/