You are here:
Ice 2

Ice 2

2020

Director

Zhora Kryzhovnikov

Runtime

131 minutes

Average Rating

No ratings yet

Synopsis

What happens in fairy tales after the wedding of the prince and princess? Figure skater Nadia and hockey player Sasha got married and more than anything else they dream of a child. True, the price they will have to pay for this dream will be unimaginably high. After such upheavals, it seems impossible to count on a happy ending. But if you think so, you do not know anything about real tales...

Where to Watch

Diversity & Representation

Overall Score

3.0/10

Limited


Category Breakdown

LGBTQ+ Representation

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional romantic pairing between Nadia and Sasha. There is no evidence of non-cisnormative identities or critiques of heteronormativity.

Gender Representation

Fair

The story features a dual-protagonist structure with a female figure skater and a male hockey player. It maintains a balanced inclusion of genders within a standard romantic drama framework.

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

Limited

The narrative follows a conventional dramatic structure without any indication of race-bent casting or a non-white majority ensemble.

Religious & Cultural Diversity

Fair

The plot focuses on the desire for a child, aligning with traditional familial values. It offers a grounded view of marriage rather than an institutional critique.

Disability Representation

Minimal

The film does not mention physical disabilities, neurodivergence, or chronic illness. There is no evidence to support a score in this category.

Strengths

  • Provides a balanced dual-protagonist structure featuring both male and female athletes.
  • Moves beyond idealized fairy-tale tropes to explore the realistic pressures of adult life.

Areas for Improvement

  • Lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-cisnormative characters.
  • Does not demonstrate significant racial or ethnic diversity within the narrative framework.
  • Fails to address disability, neurodivergence, or chronic illness.

AI Analysis

Ice 2 functions as a character-driven drama that explores the domestic and professional pressures of a married couple. While it moves away from simplistic fairy-tale tropes, it does so through emotional drama rather than social deconstruction. The film relies heavily on traditional storytelling archetypes regarding marriage and parenthood. It lacks active engagement with intersectional identities or the subversion of established social hierarchies. Ultimately, the narrative maintains a conventional approach to representation, focusing on the personal aspirations of its central protagonists within a standard romantic framework.

How are these scores produced? →

Rate this Movie

No rating selected
Use arrow keys to select a rating from 1 to 5 stars
Optional text review, maximum 2000 characters
Tip: Wrap spoilers with ||double pipes|| to hide them
0/2000 characters
You must be signed in to submit a rating

Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your thoughts on this movie!

Use the rating form above to leave a star rating and optional review.