Frozen Stupid (2008)

On a crisp, snow-dusted Midwestern Saturday, Tony Norgard is presented with a dilemma. The lure of ice fishing on the glistening lake is irresistible, yet familial duty calls in the form of his mother-in-law's birthday party. In an attempt to reconcile his desires and obligations, Tony crafts a small deception – claiming illness to abscond from the party, freeing him to embrace the icy wonder of the lake. But as Tony ventures onto the frost-kissed water, his day of supposed serenity quickly spirals into a series of unfortunate encounters. Each step he takes seems to invite chaos, transforming what should have been a tranquil day of fishing into a comedic calamity. Unbeknownst to his wife Lila, who believes her husband miserably confined to bed, Tony's adventures on the frozen lake lead him to cross paths with a colorful cast of characters, including the fiercely independent and captivating ice fisherwoman, Stormy. Despite his mounting troubles, Tony's optimism doesn't falter. He fervently attempts to navigate the storm he's unwittingly brewed, while Lila, blissfully ignorant of her husband's fishing fiasco, recalls the honorable man she married. With generous doses of grace, she remains a steadfast pillar of support. Frozen Stupid is a heartwarming comedy that weaves a tale of a well-intentioned, yet bumbling son, his grumpy father, and their shared passion for the timeless art of ice fishing. This film explores the repercussions of a seemingly innocent lie and the extraordinary adventures that unfold in a quaint angler community, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of a Midwestern winter.

Frozen Stupid is a comedy movie featuring Ernest Borgnine and directed by Richard Brauer.

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