
"Ice Grill, USA" is a vivid yet stark examination of the pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the multicultural landscape of Atlantic City, NJ, IGU examines class struggle and the acquisition of status in a morally indifferent community. Auggie Logan, the film's noble protagonist, seeks to gain the favor of the neighborhood beauty, Claudia Castillo. As such, he finds himself forced to navigate the treacherous paths of the only two career options available: the black market p... (Full plot summary below)
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"Ice Grill, USA" is a vivid yet stark examination of the pursuit of the American Dream. Set in the multicultural landscape of Atlantic City, NJ, IGU examines class struggle and the acquisition of status in a morally indifferent community. Auggie Logan, the film's noble protagonist, seeks to gain the favor of the neighborhood beauty, Claudia Castillo. As such, he finds himself forced to navigate the treacherous paths of the only two career options available: the black market pharmaceutical drug trade and casino hospitality services. Auggie is torn between the sales pitches of his drug dealer best friend and his corporate sellout brother, all the while struggling to adhere to the blue collar values championed by his father. Besieged on all sides by flashy high rollers like Ali Frazier, The Cowboy and Staten Island Eddie, colorful Cretans like T-Naps and Ken Carlisle, and good people who've lost their way, in "Ice Grill, USA" Auggie Logan sets out to make a name for himself in the city where misery is a company.
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| Atlantic City WeeklyLori HoffmanIce Grill, USA is a surprisingly well-acted tale that feels like a low-budget take on Mean Streets . . . |
| User ReviewChase BGreat vibe. Drew me in. Underdog story with an Atlantic City twist. Highly recommend watching! |
| User ReviewTravis PShows the dark side of the true Jersey Shore, in a reality in which we could all stand by. |
| User ReviewCindy NThe real deal. Showing how life really is, and not all the glitz and glam. Keep doing what you fellas do. |
| User ReviewPhil DGritty, raw, real. Well written and well acted. Reminds me of early Scorsese...fans of his work will definitely appreciate this gem. |
| User ReviewTimothy MLoved this film, so dope! Don't believe me, check it out for yourself! |
| User ReviewRobert MA cut above a normal "indoe" film. Felt like a dark episode of The Wire, from sometime in season 2. Really wish they could have stretched this into another film. The end felt quite forced. Loved all the authentic Atlantic City views and street shots. Backwards Jitney? |
| User ReviewClay BAnything Greg Santarsiero has touched must be gold...! |