"The Iceman" is a biographical crime thriller movie directed by Ariel Vromen, released in the year 2012. The movie is based on the true story of Richard Kuklinski, a notorious contract killer, and a family man who claims to have killed at least 100 people while keeping his family in the dark.
Michael Shannon portrays the character of Kuklinski in the movie. The story revolves around Kuklinski's life, which changes after meeting his future wife, Deborah (Winona Ryder), who he thoroughly loves and promises to protect with his life. As a hired hitman to notorious crime boss Roy DeMeo (Ray Liotta), Kuklinski's reputation as "The Iceman" comes from his tendency to freeze his victims' bodies to confuse the authorities.
However, after years of successful hits, Kuklinski's family life becomes complicated, and his actions begin to haunt him. Moreover, his dealings with his employers hideous, where greed and betrayal make him suspicious of everyone around him.
As the FBI begins to close in on his empire, he attempts to lead a normal life, keeping his job hidden from his family and living a double life, before ultimately being captured and confessing to his crimes.
"The Iceman" is a compelling story of a notorious contract killer who tries to balance his work and family life with his aversion towards violence. The performances are excellent, with Michael Shannon's portrayal of Kuklinski being the highlight of the movie. The film also examines the mental state and personal life of a professional killer who remains torn between his two lives until his eventual capture.