🎥 Reel Review – Ice Road: Vengeance

Ice Road: Vengeance trades in its predecessor’s slow-burn suspense for a more traditional Liam Neeson beat-’em-up, with just enough ice to justify the title. This time, Mike McCann heads to Nepal to honor his brother, but what starts as a somber journey spirals into a chaotic sequence of shootouts, stunts, and mountain mayhem when mercenaries hijack a tourist bus.

The setting shift is welcome, but the film leans hard on formula. Neeson still brings weight to the role, and Fan Bingbing makes a strong impression as his reluctant partner. Some moments try for heart, but they’re buried under a shoddy green screen and generic villains. The action is serviceable, if occasionally laughable, and the emotional arc doesn’t land the way it should.

This isn’t an ice road thriller anymore—it’s just another Neeson revenge movie with a snowy backdrop. Suppose you liked the first, temper expectations. If you’re here for Liam punching bad guys in cold weather, you’ll get your fill.

Mitten’s Verdict: A cold, disposable sequel that’s watchable but clunky. Rated: 4.9 out of 10.