Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)

March 1, 2009 (US) • Drama, Crime, TV Movie, Mystery, Thriller • 88m

Overview

Jesse Stone and Captain Healy are shot during an unauthorized stake-out in Boston. Meanwhile, a cryptic letter sent from Paradise leads the mother of a kidnapped child to Stone. Though her son was declared dead, she hopes he will reopen the case.

Director

Robert Harmon

Writers

Tom Selleck, Michael Brandman, Robert B. Parker

Top Billed

Tom Selleck

Keywords

based on novel or book police chief

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Top Billed Cast

Tom Selleck

Jesse Stone

Kathy Baker

Rose Gammon

Kohl Sudduth

Luther 'Suitcase' Simpson

Leslie Hope

Sidney Greenstreet

Stephen McHattie

Captain Healy

William Sadler

Gino Fish

Jessica Hecht

Stephanie Morton

Joanna Miles

Mrs. Steinberg

Fulvio Cecere

Teddy Leaf

Camryn Manheim

Elizabeth Blue

William Devane

Dr. Dix

Jeremy Akerman

Councilman Carter Hanson

John Beale

Dr. Perkins

Kerri Smith

Sister Mary John

Gary Levert

William Butler

Todd Hofley

Alan

Tom Gallant

Councilman Comden

Glen Lefchak

Homeless Guy

Ruby Carr

Runaway Girl

Gil Anderson

Jenn (voice)

Crew

Tom Selleck

Story

Robert Harmon

Director

Michael Brandman

Story

Ronni Kern

Teleplay

Robert B. Parker

Novel

Denise Barrett

Assistant Costume Designer

Michael Sullivan

Transportation Coordinator

Nancy MacInnis

Assistant Production Coordinator

Bruce Zwicker

Second Assistant Director

Tina Gerussi

Casting

Elizabeth Hagen

Production Accountant

Jane Porter

Production Sound Mixer

Gilles Bélanger

Production Manager

Daniel J. Leahy

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Chris David

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Elizabeth Kavanagh

Production Accountant

Lon Bentley

Makeup & Hair

Alana Omolayole

Assistant Production Coordinator

Joe Melody

Sound Supervisor

Libby Hodgson

First Assistant Director

Keith Currie

Property Master

Steve Brooksbank

Casting

Steven J. Brandman

Producer

Eric Bryson

Stunt Coordinator

Jeff Beal

Original Music Composer

Mary Jo Slater

Casting

William Fleming

Production Design

Richard Fraser

Construction Coordinator

Debra Beers

Location Manager

Steven Cohen

Editor

Betsy Cox

Costume Design

Shauna Hatt

Production Coordinator

Angela Murphy

Art Direction

Gary Sandover

Key Grip

Brian Enman

Set Decoration

Andy Chmura

Camera Operator

Craig Pettigrew

Music Editor

Norma Richard

Key Hair Stylist

Reg Ashby

Special Effects Supervisor

Maggie Thomas

Script Supervisor

Mario Paulin

Gaffer

Tom Selleck

Executive Producer

Betty Belmore

Key Makeup Artist

Nicholas Corrao

Assistant Editor

Rene Ohashi

Director of Photography

Collection

Jesse Stone Collection

Stone Cold

Jesse Stone: Night Passage

Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise

Jesse Stone: Sea Change

Jesse Stone: Thin Ice

Jesse Stone: No Remorse

Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost

Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt

Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise

Reviews

Reno

⭐ 7/10

October 24, 2016

**When someone aimed a gun at Jesse...**

The fifth film in the Jesse Stone series based on the characters from the book by Robert B. Parker. That's right, this film is not an adaptation of any book, for the first time in the series it is an original screenplay. But the director was retained for the fifth time and that's a plus point here. Particularly who can understand not just this one film, but the whole series to take it on the right path. There is also lies some weakness that it's not getting better as it should be, but I would say it's the writing that did not impress me.

This is the half way mark and another film in the series that's not so good, but counting it as an individual, definitely it is a better one. I expected this film after the previous one was not up to its previous one, but I must say I'm slightly disappointed. It is enjoyable, as a television film and its production quality was undeniably great, but I think my over anticipation is what barred me from having a good time with it. I am not blaming the story, but the scenes which were not strong enough. The positives were you can't predict them, and what's more important than that in a detective story.

It opened with a shootout and Jesse got injured, though there's no serious. Now he has a case to pursue, but not official and his chief warns him going after certain person. Jesse also got enquired by an Internal Affair for him involving in the recent shootouts which is above normal. Besides, a mother came afar to him requesting to investigate her baby went missing seven years ago. Among the cases, the narration splits, but holds the suspense till the final act. There's no big twist, but both the cases come to end with Jesse's unique way of dealing.

> "The information's out there. All you've to do is let it in."

When the tale is about to conclude, there comes a big blow to him and his future hangs. An interesting ending, maybe a turning point in the series like the season one ends here and the season two is about to commence. If it was a television series, this is where the split happens between the seasons. The Jesse's walk out of the station at the final scene brings a new perspective. A bit emotional, if you are a Jesse Stone fan.

The last two films were average compared to the earlier ones, so this change might refresh in the series going forward. It should be, otherwise I might lose interest in the series. This film is not bad, but after the fine developments in the mid part which was hyped, did not stand up to the expectations once the revelation came. There was no big expansion in the cast, but like usual some of the new ones, those who came only for this film had made some decent contribution. Like Jessica Hecht was the only known person to me who have made into it. And the rest of the cast including Selleck was great as usual.

Jesse still remains dominated, but kind of losing strength while other characters around him gaining the momentum in their small part. Because he's the same from the first film, though needs some upgrade like nothing for the additional, but feeding with what he's good at. I mean, he's a badass and a daring character, but lately his parts were not appealing enough as what he's known for. On the other hand, he's just a small town cop; his work is under a limit and that kind of big excuse we definitely don't want. Hope it will not be the case for the next one.

I thought I was a Jesse Stone franchise fan after the first two films, but I'm not sure now, the only next couple of films would decide that. So I'm eager for the next sequel. Talking about this installment, I find it above average, but for being a television film and a film series, you can't blame entirely. Because like I said in the earlier review, the ups and downs are part of a film franchise and sometimes they're on purposely done to balance the good and bad side of the story and characters. Like a wheel it has to come up sooner or later, that means the next one in the series is very crucial. It's not the cast or the crew, but the story should be at its best. I hope it all comes back to the normal there. So I meet you there.

_7/10_

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Jesse Stone: Thin Ice (2009)

Tom Selleck, Michael Brandman, Robert B. Parker

Where to watch

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Collection

Jesse Stone Collection

Stone Cold

Jesse Stone: Night Passage

Jesse Stone: Death in Paradise

Jesse Stone: Sea Change

Jesse Stone: Thin Ice

Jesse Stone: No Remorse

Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost

Jesse Stone: Benefit of the Doubt

Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise

Reviews

Reno

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