I.C.U. (2009) Reviews

• Video View review of ICU

  vveiw2010-11-09

  GO TO: http://www.videoviews.org/icu.html for original website review. VIDEO VIEW review of I.C.U. As a serial killer terrorizes the town where they're on vacation, three curious lads start snooping on a neighbor in their apartment complex and soon think they've discovered the identity of the murderer. What they don't know is that a sinister mastermind is actually watching them through a series of hidden closed-circuit security cameras. I.C.U. is an Australian film that takes the whole voyeurism and security camera themes to another deadly level. The story is about a brother and sister who go to spend time with their father as a kind of make-up thing for him not having time to spend with them in the past. The brother brings along a friend and when the father is called out to work at a crime scene the boys get bored and decide to use their camera, binoculars and telescope to spy on people in adjacent buildings. The boys at one point believe they witnessed a murder and when their father comes home them they tell him about it. He doesn't believe their story but goes over the the person's apartment to check it out anyway but when he gets back he is very angry and even strikes his son for what he calls "playing games." It is to late though because while the father was confronting the man he pointed out where his kids are staying so now the tables have turned and the suspect just might be coming to get them. This is Director, Aash Aaron's second time behind the camera and it is a big improvement over his first film "Vigilante." The use of internal cameras and the cityscape plus the pulsating music which fits the film perfectly makes this a different and original take on the thriller genre. The film starts out slow, building the characters a bit before getting to the actual crime but it still has a fast pace with the busy camera work and the brother's friend who has a thing for his sister is great, he provides a number of very funny scenes early on. Once the film reaches the hour mark it gets down to business and quick, the father acting strange when approached by the kids has you scratching your head wondering what he might be up to but you're still not sure at that point what is going on because you seen the suspect in his window. So the film keeps you guessing and it has multiple twists towards the end that are sure to satisfy any fan of the genre. I loved the idea of the whole surveillance thing and it was used to the max and very successfully. The cast, many of whom are first time actors did a great job playing their characters. I.C.U. is a fun film that that went beyond what I expected. I purposely avoided going into details of what happens after that hour or so mark so not to ruin the film for anyone that might be looking forward to seeing it when it comes out on DVD September 21. The film teaches us that spying on others can be deadly but the I.C.U. is worth keeping an eye out for. A fast paced thrill ride that mixes together a few genres but combined it adds up to big fun. I look forward to seeing what this exciting filmmaker has to offer next as well as what this talented young cast will be doing.

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• We love Aash's films

  tlong33962010-10-21

  For the last two years my husband Jeff and I (Tina) love Aash Aaron's films. Aash's films Vigilante and ICU have played the last two years in a row at the Gold Coast Film Festival which we always attend. Whether it be a thriller or an action Aash Aaron always delivers. ICU was a real murder mystery that kept you guessing right up to the last scene. Vigilante on the other hand though a kick ass action film still had a lot of twists and turns that Aash is becoming famous for. We love your films Aash. Tina and Jeff Long

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• Would watch again and again

  michaelpan-891-8214892010-11-07

  Just finished watching your movie I.C.U and thought i would jump onto IMDb and tell horror movie fanatics what a awesome movie this is. There is nothing i can fault with this movie. Loved the actors, SFX and the story line. It's hard to find a good horror/thriller with a good story line and i think you hit the nail on the head. Loved the location and i think the way you shot it was clever and kept me engaged. Also saw you had a second movie, i will definitely be hiring out this movie if it is as good as I.C.U (which i'm sure it will be).

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• ICU is great

  kclbrts2010-10-23

  ICU is great! And so is Vigilante Aash Aaron's other feature film. Aash seems to be pumping out a film a year over the last two years. And every one gets better and better. First there was Vigilante, which was a good action thriller. Then came ICU which was a groovy black comedy/thriller. Now apparently Aash is working on a horror called Tormented Souls? As seen on www.aashaaron.com We can't wait! But the Gold Coast Film Industry Professionals will be supporting this film as well as soon as it comes out. Go Aash, we admire you. KC Alberts, Miami, Queensland.

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• The Gold Coast supports you!

  dhill89422010-10-24

  Wow, what an awesome effort from local feature filmmaker Aash Aaron! With over 25 year experience in the entertainment industry which includes acting, writing, directing and now producing, Aash Aaron is the guy to watch. His first film Vigilante amazed audiences with its amazing fight scenes and action. It's twists and turns of a guy trying to punch his way through the bad guys to find the ones who killed his girl friend. And ICU was an extremely entertaining film. It made you laugh it made you quiver, it was thrills and voyeurism all the way. And with Margot Robbie from "Neighbours" starring in both films, what a bonus. She's hot! Dan Hillier

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