Iceman by Law Wing-Cheong (2014)
The action comedy "Iceman" is a Law Wing-Cheong production from Hong Kong. It was made in 2014 and is a recreation of "The Iceman Cometh" from 1989. Donnie Yen portrays Ho Ying, a Ming warrior who is cryogenically frozen and awakens in contemporary Hong Kong. The movie recounts Ho Ying's journey. Wang Baoqiang and Eva Huang, who play the roles of the two police officers he meets, assist him in adjusting to contemporary life and defend him from those who would try to take advantage of his knowledge of traditional martial arts.
Action, comedy, and science fiction are all present in "Iceman" in equal measure. In addition to hilarious tongue-in-cheek comedy and pop culture allusions, the movie has amazing battle scenes and fantastic effects. Themes of time travel, cultural identity, and the conflict between tradition and modernity are also explored.
When the movie first came out, critics had varied feelings about it. While some praised the entertainment value and Donnie Yen's performance, others panned the film's complicated plot and uneven tone. In Hong Kong and China, it had a mediocre box office performance, but it has since developed a cult following among fans of the genre.
Another noteworthy aspect of "Iceman" was its production issues, which included a problematic shoot and numerous reshoots. Despite these difficulties, the movie is nonetheless enjoyable and a pleasant addition to the Hong Kong film scene.
Detailed information
- Director: Wing-Cheong Law
- Writers: Fung Lam, Mark Wu
- Release Date: April 25, 2014
- Duration: 1h 44m
- Link to Watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2557256/
