Ariel Vromen

The Profile

Israeli film director known for directing the crime/thriller films The Iceman and Criminal.

Directed The Iceman (his Hollywood debut, per reviews) and Criminal; works primarily in crime and thriller genres; reviews note collaborations with actors Michael Shannon, Kevin Costner, Gary Oldman, Tommy Lee Jones and Winona Ryder and highlight cinematography and atmosphere alongside criticisms of screenplay and character development.

Two DeBaser reviews take a critical view of Ariel Vromen's Hollywood crime films. Reviewers praise some craftsmanship (cinematography, atmosphere, lead performances) but fault weak scripts and squandered cast potential. Overall the coverage is skeptical about contemporary gangster and high-concept action fare.