I still remember the clearness and tension in Iceman's first date with his wife, and the stark contrast with the coldness of the murderous afterwards. After so many years of concealing his identity as a killer, playing a successful husband and dad in a "normal family", Iceman still retains the warmth that his family has brought him in his heart. Therefore, he is unwilling to hurt women and children, which is also his "self-discipline" as a professional killer.
A really good feature film is a little bit deep into the hearts of the people under the seemingly "calm", and finally leads your emotions invisibly. After reading The Iceman, I still feel a little bit scared and sad. Especially the actor's last "neuristic" self monologue in prison completely reflects the humanity confession that the killer is not too cold...
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