Moustroll Good movie but grossly overrated

Matho The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

Juana what a terribly boring film. I'm sorry but this is absolutely not deserving of best picture and will be forgotten quickly. Entertaining and engaging cinema? No. Nothing performances with flat faces and mistaking silence for subtlety.

Blueghost If you want to know how to shoot a masterpiece, then watch this film. Not only is it well shot, but it's also has a lot of integrity for the material being shot.As other reviews have mentioned this is a film about bringing a species of man from our past, into the present day world. How much animal is in us, as homo sapien sapiens, and how much humanity is in our distant cousins the Neanderthals. And if you watch this film, and watch the interests of each party, you will truly begin to wonder who has more humanity within themselves.The film making style takes some liberties with presentation, and we get a sense that the editing glosses over some of the obvious clues that one of the main characters should pick up on in terms of his circumstances. But, if you can over look that, and accept the fact that the subject of the film is perhaps a bit dim witted in addition to being from a more primitive era in Earth's history, then you should be able to appreciate the "plausibility" of the film's premise.There were arguable two great eras in film making. The 30s and 40s as one era, and the 80s, with spikes of greatness sprinkled in the 60s and 70s. And "Iceman" comes from that era in the 1980s when Hollywood was rediscovering itself after Lucas and Spielberg had reminded the dream factory of what films were supposed to be about. "Iceman" is a creation of that re-genesis, and in terms of a style and presentation of story, it truly shines.If I had a complaint, and I'm not sure that I do, it's that I'm curious why the story necessitated a predominantly interior motif, as opposed to letting the story take place on location in a non-arctic environment. The film is rich as it is, but letting it take place elsewhere might have added a dimension to the film by allowing story possibilities. One wonders about these things.The cast is perfect along with their performances, the location has a kind of stark magnificence (as a lot of sculptured ice and snow fields tend to have), and the lensing and lighting are both without flaw. My only regret is for the ending of the story itself. It is a tear-jerker.The subject may not interest a lot of people, so buyer beware, but if you like excellent films, then do give Iceman a chance. At the time of this writing it is only currently available on regular 4:3 DVD format. Hopefully it'll see a bluray release someday.

851222 Greetings from Lithuania."Iceman" (1984) is a great movie. Great movie combines many great things, and "Iceman" is a great Great movie. The story is very intriguing and superbly told. Acting was very good by everyone involved specially by John Lone. He simply gets his best performance (and i saw "The Last Emperor") in this gem - it is superb role but don't judge of it's premise - this is a character trough the movie - it is a great performance. I also loved the very realistic and scientific approach in this movie - no aliens and "mambo-jumbo" stuff - if this could happened - it would have played just like that in this way. The outcome is very satisfying and realistic.Overall, "Iceman" is a great little movie on all accounts. It is highly involving - one of those rare movies that i wish it would have lasted longer. If you haven't seen it - do your self a favor and find this gem - it is great movie.

Wesley W Bare I was born in 1978 and this film came out in 1984 however I remember watching it on VHS so it must have been around 1986, and this film stuck with me though out my life.I stumbled across it on Netflix and sat down to watch and still was drawn into the story as if it was my first time watching it. I knew what was going to happen, yet it all still seemed new.I find myself drawn to Charlie (the Iceman) and always wish there was more to know. Watching him always makes me wonder What ifs. He maybe an iceman but he is a very warm character.Dr Shepard (which I find a funny twist that his name is Shepard) tries to connect with Charlie and to watch their relationship draws you in, and for me at least makes me want to know more.The movie can be a little slow, it takes about 1/2 the movie before we really get into the meat of things.The sound on it is not the greatest either. Sometimes the lines seem to be a bit lost with the rest of the sounds.However it is also interesting to see the "state of the art" computers and games (there is an OLD SCHOOL Hand held Nintendo gameboy cameo appearance) that are used in the film.Over all it is a movie I think that makes you question yourself and what makes you human.

Koustubh Bhattacharya Man has always been curious about his origins and since the days of Darwin much effort have been done in tracing back the evolution of mankind to the final link where we as animals became self conscious and began advancing rapidly in terms of how much we have modified our macro biosphere in such short span of our existence.This movie is definitive in putting the viewers in a situation where we find that we have made it extremely difficult to see things in its simple state and rather complicate it with all our cynicism and rationality. Being modern humans we like to believe that as we have gained more cranial volumes, have become more intelligent but fail miserably in explaining and bridging the differences of a few thousand years. The sense that Shepherd starts to develop in spite of all his efforts that Charlie the caveman would never actually be able to adapt to this world is the realization that the film portrays.We find that with all our modern methods and abilities Shepherd does starts communicating to Charlie though in a vague way but still the actual situation could never be properly conveyed to Charlie. It's a classic example of generation gap where the newer generation wants to learn but fails to explain itself to older generation and the older generation is just afraid of the change. Moreover the surgical team is so mechanical that they just want to cut him up for analysis. They don't even consider Charlie a human but a relic, a living fossil.This film has taken much care in addressing the topic as it is quite believable movie for such an impossible plot. It could have turned out as a jerky and plastic movie if it was not treated well on scientific and performance aspects. I don't know how many people have watched this movie but I must say it is pretty engrossing. The portrayal of a confused, depressed and angry caveman in modern world by John lone is very convincing and touching as well. This can rank among some of the best sci-fi movies of its era.