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An Alaska State Trooper partners with a young woman who
escaped the clutches of serial killer Robert Hansen to bring the murderer to
justice. Based on actual events.
Director: Scott Walker
Writer: Scott Walker
Stars: Nicolas Cage, Vanessa Hudgens, John Cusack | See full cast and crew
Storyline
Alaska Trooper Jack Holcombe
believes Robert Hansen is a serial killer who abducts young girls, tortures and
sexually assaults them, then kills them. But Holcombe doesn't have enough
evidence to get a search warrant for Hansen's premises. Holcombe knows that one
victim, Cyndy Paulsen, somehow survived, so he decides to seek her help, but he
finds that she's now a junkie with trust issues. Holcombe has to earn her
trust; meanwhile, Hansen is still hunting and killing girls.
Reviews
Based on actual events, The
Frozen Ground follows an Alaska State Trooper Jack Halcombe (Nicolas Cage), who
is on the trail of trying to catch Robert Hansen (John Cusack), a serial killer
known for murdering young women. When Cindy Paulson (Vanessa Hudgens), one of
Hansen's captures, escapes Halcombe enlists her to try and help him convict
Hansen. Together, the two must help bring down Hansen before more victims are
claimed and before tries to come back after Cindy.
After having quite a few bombs in the past couple of years, Nicolas Cage finally manages deliver. Cage does an excellent job in the role of Jack Halcombe. As the case progresses, you can sense the determination to catch the killer, as well as his need to protect Cindy, through his performance. John Cusack also delivers in a role that's very different for him as the serial killer Robert Hansen. Every time Cusack is on screen, you can hardly believe this is him. He plays the role with a high amount of creepiness that's impressive considering it's such a different role for him. But most impressive is Vanessa Hudgens as Cindy. In the past, Hudgens has delivered performances ranging from weak to mediocre. In The Frozen Ground, she nails the role of the young girl trying to be strong, but is so terrified that this mad man will come after her again. By doing this, you really feel for her character. Fun Fact: The real Cindy Paulson actually contributed to the film by telling the events of the story. As far as the film goes, it's a very intense crime thriller that hooks you all the way through. While some parts of the film play off as if it was a Law & Order episode, it still keeps the viewer drawn in as the tension builds. The gloomy setting of the film also contributes to it. The Frozen Ground is the comeback that Nicolas Cage very much needed, and the opportunity for Hudgens to show what she really has to offer.
After having quite a few bombs in the past couple of years, Nicolas Cage finally manages deliver. Cage does an excellent job in the role of Jack Halcombe. As the case progresses, you can sense the determination to catch the killer, as well as his need to protect Cindy, through his performance. John Cusack also delivers in a role that's very different for him as the serial killer Robert Hansen. Every time Cusack is on screen, you can hardly believe this is him. He plays the role with a high amount of creepiness that's impressive considering it's such a different role for him. But most impressive is Vanessa Hudgens as Cindy. In the past, Hudgens has delivered performances ranging from weak to mediocre. In The Frozen Ground, she nails the role of the young girl trying to be strong, but is so terrified that this mad man will come after her again. By doing this, you really feel for her character. Fun Fact: The real Cindy Paulson actually contributed to the film by telling the events of the story. As far as the film goes, it's a very intense crime thriller that hooks you all the way through. While some parts of the film play off as if it was a Law & Order episode, it still keeps the viewer drawn in as the tension builds. The gloomy setting of the film also contributes to it. The Frozen Ground is the comeback that Nicolas Cage very much needed, and the opportunity for Hudgens to show what she really has to offer.
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