''Ice Men'' is a

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film written by

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and directed by (former television director and

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) Thom Best. The film stars David Hewlett as Bryan,

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as Vaughn, Greg Spottiswood as Jon, James Thomas as Steve, and Ian Tracey as Trevor. The movie gained considerable recognition through gay and lesbian film festivals.

Plot

For the first time since taking possession of the family cabin, Vaughn who has just celebrated his 30th birthday, has invited his best friends up for a winter weekend of hunting and drinking. But the arrival of unexpected visitors turns a simple getaway into two days of life changing turmoil. Vaughn and his brother Trevor were abused by their father and have become estranged. After their father’s death, Vaughn buys the family cabin from his mother with his inheritance while brother Trevor has gambled all his away and has a large debt to pay. With the unexpected visit of his brother at the cabin, Vaughn and his best friends discover they all have deep issues. Bryan, Vaughn’s best friend, is having relations with Vaughn’s ex girlfriend (Renee) behind his back. Jon and Steve have a fling that threatens Steve’s marriage and all he knows about himself. The story culminates in Trevor’s hidden depression coming to light shocking his brother and friends into facing their own issues, all while saving somebody they didn’t realize needed saving.

Cast

as Vaughn * David Hewlett as Bryan * Greg Spottiswood as Jon * James Thomas as Steve * Ian Tracey as Trevor * Brandy Ledford as Renee *

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as Jennifer * Galen Dineen as Young Boy * Henry Dineen as Young Boy * Justin Heeley as Young Boy * Keith Jackson as Young Boy * Travis Ryder as Young Boy

Reception

Eddie Cockrell of '' Variety'' states “Emotions run hot but story blows cold” and it has “impressive production values” for a movie destined for video sales. Preston Jones of ''DvdTalk.com'' notes "charismatic cast" with "a pleasant diversion but not much more". Lewis Whittington of ''culturevulture.net'' stated the film is a "buddy movie wrapped inside a gay flick around a situation comedy of testosterone manners" and "strong ensemble acting and dimensional characters; ''Ice Men'' engages, but ultimately is too sketchy". It was listed on

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at No. 73 in the list of “The Best Movies With Ice in the Title” published in January 2019.

References

External links

* 2004 films English-language Canadian films Canadian LGBT-related films 2004 LGBT-related films Canadian drama films LGBT-related drama films 2000s English-language films 2000s Canadian films {{LGBT-film-stub