The idea of ice fishing as a metaphor for life doesn't seem to hold much theatrical promise. But Mark Rylance takes the idea and runs with it in his play co-written with Minnesota poet Louis Jenkins, based on the latter's humorous and philosophical prose poems. Featuring a hilarious deadpan performance by the three-time Tony winner and current Oscar nominee for Bridge of Spies, Nice Fish is a great catch. Set entirely on a frozen Minnesota lake, the play takes place during the last day of fishing season, when buddies Erik (Jim Lichtscheidl) and Ron (Rylance) have set up
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- 2/22/2016
- by Frank Scheck
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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