mrmichaeltroper
This movie is entertaining enough. I guess the strength is in its action thriller approach to the typical 'romancing the stone lets get the loot adventure in a third world jungle like setting' deal. Its telling and revealing; the things I have to say and the reasons for it. I am poor and have a VHS collection that keeps my time. So after watching this for the umpteenth time, though entertaining, I wanted to say that I find Holbrook to be an ostentatious, ugly pig slut doing the typical 'rich-bitch' thing and I want to bash her head in with an ice pick! I get annoyed also with Wiley's pursuit of said rich-bitch, it would be much more entertaining to see her somehow tragically fall into the blades of a moving helicopter. but then it is only a movie. Why do I watch it if I hate all this stuff about it? Because I'm housebound and have nothing much else to watch!
ecichy
This was really a cool little film, not a big budget blockbuster, no but a top of the line B flick. There was some large scale stunts as well as great South American scenery. I bought it used of amazon for like 2 bucks, more than worth that.
Jonathon Dabell
Green Ice is a caper movie that was made long after the caper movie was in fashion. To say that it is a belated addition to its genre is an understatement. It has an attractive trio of leadings actors in Ryan O'Neal, Anne Archer and Omar Sharif, but they don't seem overly impressed with the material and turn in workmanlike performances at best. The film reeks of indifference.The story has American electronics expert O'Neal visiting Latin America and being recruited into a scheme to steal emeralds from a Colombian consortium. In true caper movie style, we get to see the plot as it is hatched and the subsequent robbery as it is put into motion.The attractive locations serve the film well, giving it a pleasant backdrop. However, events in the foreground are less attention-grabbing. The robbery sequence is OK, and there's a half-lively fight at the end, but these are scant pickings compared to the better films in this genre. The story never really builds up to a head of steam. It just ambles along without urgency, and the few enjoyable moments there are come and go all too quickly. The supporting performances are generally bland. This is basically a missed opportunity and a rather dull way to spend your time. If, for some reason, you're absolutely determined to see this film then do; if not, don't go out of your way to find it.
Rakinik
In the early eighties films were made without perfectly drycleaned wardrobe, without perfect glamour hair and without enough makeup to paint a world scene. This film is one of those that puts you in the film and away from the soundstage. Granted it's not a masterpiece but the story is solid and the acting and production is pretty good. The synth/spanish soundtrack by Bill Wyman also adds greatly to the Columbian landscapes and characterization (especially Wiley's campy yet likeable theme). Be wary however that there is a long scene involving one of the worst film songs of all time (floating) which will have you grinding your teeth in anguish as you reach for the remote to fast forward through it. Wiley (Ryan O Neal) travels to Mexico and meets Holbrook (Archer), a rich babe who is fiance' to Meno (Sharif). While Meno sucks dry Mexico's supply of Emeralds what he really wants is to return to the diamond concession in South America, using Holbrook to do so. In the process of his work he becomes responsible for killing Holbrook's sister which turns her against Meno thereby teaming her with Wiley to rob Meno's emerald vault. It's a good thief thriller, some laughable moments but not a bore at all.
AD
