Ice Road: Vengeance moves the action from frozen highways to the perilous slopes of the Himalayas, as Mike McCann travels to Nepal to honour his brother's memory. What begins as a reflective journey quickly shifts into survival mode when mercenaries hijack a tour bus, targeting a young local boy tied up in a land dispute. Neeson does what he does best, even if he feels a bit like he's running through the motions. Fan Bingbing brings genuine energy to the screen and steals most of the scenes she's in, with clean action choreography and a grounded performance that lifts the film when it begins to lag.
While the setting is fresh and the international cast adds variety, the film loses some impact by leaning too heavily on formula. The lack of actual ice roads feels like a missed opportunity, and some cheap-looking effects don't help either. There's still enough tension and scenery to keep it watchable, but at nearly two hours, it could've used a leaner cut. For a casual watch, it does the job, just don't expect it to linger in your mind after the credits roll.
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