Ice Road: Vengeance

Synopsis

Ice Road: Vengeance continues the high-stakes adventures of Mike McCann (Liam Neeson), a seasoned ice road trucker who faces new perilous challenges on treacherous frozen routes in the Arctic. When a vital mining operation crisis threatens environmental disaster and local livelihoods, Mike is called upon to lead a dangerous convoy carrying essential supplies through ruthless blizzards and cracking ice. Battling both the unpredictable elements and hostile adversaries, he must navigate physical and emotional storms to deliver justice and survival. With stunning visuals and heart-pounding action, the film explores themes of resilience, redemption, and the human spirit against some of the harshest terrains on Earth.

Cast

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  Liam Neeson

  Mike McCann

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  Fan Bingbing

  Dhani Yangchen

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  Marcus Thomas

  Gurty

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  Grace O'Sullivan

  Starr Myers

• Saksham Sharma

  Vijay Rai

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  Bernard Curry

  Professor Myers

Reviews

Critical reception of Ice Road: Vengeance has been mixed to positive, reflecting appreciation for its thrilling action sequences and Liam Neeson's charismatic performance while noting certain plot predictabilities. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 68% approval rating, with critics praising the film's intense practical effects and suspenseful pacing—'a pulse-pounding thrill ride that leverages real-world peril,' wrote The Hollywood Reporter. IMDb users gave it an average rating of 6.5/10, appreciating the nostalgic return to icy action cinema but mentioning the storyline feels somewhat formulaic compared to its predecessor. Metacritic scores the movie at 58/100, indicating mixed or average reviews, with some critics pointing out that although the film delivers solid entertainment, it lacks deeper character development. Variety highlighted Liam Neeson's performance, stating, 'Neeson’s rugged screen presence grounds this icy adventure, making the stakes feel personal amidst the sprawling disaster.' Overall, Ice Road: Vengeance is noted for its visual spectacle and action sequences though it may not break new ground narratively.