This is my favorite Nicolas Cage movie. Probably my favorite John Cusack movie too. Really interesting story and characters.

No character development. An amazing story, poorly executed. If you want to hear the story in-depth, I recommend Psychopedia podcast.

This movie had a ton of potential. It’s a gripping and devastatingly horrible true story, and the Alaskan setting makes it that much more chilling (no pun intended). Sadly, this movie falls flat. Poor storytelling, poor pacing, and above all, poor acting. Nicholas Cage was okay, not his worst performance ever but nothing special. Cusack was semi-engaging yet cliche and predictable as the killer. I think he could have shined had he been given better counterparts and a better script. Vanessa Hudgens was a complete disaster… she ruined the movie for me. She had a terrible fake “ghetto accent” that she would turn on and off randomly throughout the film. She didn’t sell the part at all; everything about her acting was terrible. Breaking Bad’s Dean Norris was the only one who delivered a believable performance, and his role was small. For a thriller, the movie dragged in places. It lacked suspense, which is surprising given the source material. The “gotcha” moment where Cage/Hudgens catch the killer offered very little emotional payoff. The whole film leaves a lot to be desired. Such a shame because, as I said, there was a lot of potential and it was wasted on a subpar film.

I've seen this movie a couple times. While the performances of Cage and Cusack are both good, the movie mostly spins it's wheels and not much happens. Watchable but not great.

John Cusack's serial killer, Nicolas Cage's cop, and Vanessa Hudgens' prostitute have to carry this average psychological thriller.

Care for a fast-paced thriller that works for what it tries to deliver? The Frozen Ground is a good choice. In this story, Alaska State Trooper Sgt. Jack Halcombe is about to retire from his duty within 2 weeks, but the discovery of a body in the wilderness might reveal a serial killer on the loose. Now Jack wants to find the killer before he gets another victm, but also he has to deal with his marriage that seems to be breaking apart. Entertaining as this movie is, we can't ignore a few facts. First, the cinematography is frantic, to say the least. I even joked during the movie that I could not count one shot that lasted over 15 secods. Cuts everywhere, this movie is on 'roids, speeding through event after event until we get to the climax. This is not a detective story, though it might feel like it. We know who is the serial killer from the start, and what we watch is Nick Cage racing to frame John Cusack for his deeds, all while relying on one traumatized victim that Vanessa Hudgens plays. The Frozen Ground is based on the real acts of serial killer Robert Hansen, and the story tries to be as fateful as possible with the addition of some spicy drama. Frenetic plot points aside, Jack Halcombe's marriage problems are just dismissible backdrop that seems unrelated to everything we see. We could cut that subplot and the story would be the same; felt formulaic. Overall, The Frozen Ground entertains for what it is, and the tribute it tries to pay works. If you want to see solid John Cusack acting, this is one good entry. If you want to see a good movie, this is also a good try. Lacks outstandingness, but entertains enough.

A great movie. I didn’t know what to expect when I watched it the first time, but I was quickly hooked. This is an excellent film based on the real life story of serial killer Robert Hansen. Great acting performances by the entire cast (especially the main characters played by Nicholas Cage; John Cusack and Vanessa Hudgens). It’s a thrilling ride that keeps you engrossed in the story throughout the entire film!

I thought it was great. I lived in Alaska, actually ended up meeting the murderers son and renting a place from him, poor guy had issues. I lived in Palmer and drove the road to work everyday where he dumped the bodies and went to the river alot where he did as well. I feel so mad for those girls, but I didn't even know as much as I do now when I lived there. So erie to think I was on the beach of the same river alot with my family where he brought these girls to murder them.

I enjoyed this movie, the plot was kind of obvious but it was well directed and acted it's definitely worth a watch. 7/10

This is one of the best thriller movies of all time. Especially given the fact it's all based on true events. The Frozen Ground grabs you from the beginning leaving you at the edge of your seat. This would have to be Nicolas Cage and John Cusacks' best performance EVER. The only reason this film didn't catapult when first screened would have to be due to the merger between Lionsgate and Summit Entertainment - which caused the rollout to be dramatically scaled back. This movie is beyond 5 stars!

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Nicholas Cage, John Cusack, Radha Mitchell, and Vanessa Hudgens Anchorage, Alaska 1983 A young prostitute has just been rescued after being held in a hotel room in handcuffs A state trooper stumbles onto the case involving a serial killer preying on women for 13 years This is actually based on the real life murders of Robert Hansen Cage plays the trooper Jack Halcomb Cusack plays Hansen, the man is viewed as an upstanding citizen with a wife and two kids so the authorities dismiss this young woman's claims But Halcomb is determined to save this young woman from ending up like the others since he couldn't save his own sister The plot comes off as standard more like something for a tv procedural The shaky cam can get excruciating for some and it is a very dark subject matter But Nicholas Cage comes back in good fashion after having a very lackluster track record The film is suspenseful, nail biting, and never slows down Covers one of the most infamous serial killers in U.S. history with the main victim Cindy Paulson finally having the courage to tell her story getting justice for all the others involved alive and dead The tone of the movie is very dark and mature but important Director Scott Walker has his cast give strong performances and allows the cold, cruel Alaskan setting to sink in

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Horrifying true movie. Very brave woman. Terrific cast, very convincing. Must see

Confusing. The director could have done a better job of portraying the storyline. Interesting that it’s a true story. What a weirdo! Glad he’s locked up for good

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I thought it was well done. Keeps you thinking.

A true story with boring drama, known & unknown

Overall 50% Audience Rating, Seriously? Based on a True Story, Robert Hansen, you know the guy who always calls you about Website Design, yah that Creep. Nicolas Cage does a Great job of playing the Role of Jack Halcombe. Definitely worth watching again.