Brad Davis gives a strong and convincing performance as Johnny Modine, a tough, reckless cop who's determined to find the killer of his beloved father. Said killer turns out to be a truly nasty and scary piece of psychotic work named Iceman (a marvelously maniacal and menacing portrayal by Jonathan Banks), a ferocious, grotesquely disfigured, venomous and vindictive ex-cop turned murderous filthbag hoodlum who speaks in a creepy, droning, tinny rasp because he has a metal voice box in his throat, mainlines methedrone, and has a personal score to settle with Johnny. Capably directed by Dorothy Ann Puzo (the daughter of "The Godfather" author Mario Puzo), with a constant snappy pace, slick, if rather grainy cinematography by Thomas F. Denove, several exciting action sequences (a pull-out-all-the-stops frenetic car chase is the definite highlight), some rough and grisly violence, a trashy'n'thrashy head-banging 80's rock score by David A. Jackson, and sound acting from a sturdy cast, "Cold Steel" delivers the stirring goods in a most efficient and satisfying manner. A pre-stardom (and smoking hot) Sharon Stone lends fine support as a sultry quasi-femme fatale while both 80's rock singer Adam Ant and the ever-dependable Sy Richardson acquit themselves well as Iceman's slimy partners in crime. A nifty little B-action flick.

Brad Davis plays a cop here tracking down his fathers killer, and on occasion has various encounters with defiant vending machines. Jonathan Banks shows his versatility by giving the same dry performance were all accustomed to, despite an unusual vocal disposition. Oh, and then there's Sharon Stone,…no surprises here. Director Puzo tries to show some visual flair with gravity defying slow-motion car jump's, a la' Blues Brothers, and it comes off just as silly. The films sports cliché' locations and situations, routine acting, and the occasional twist here and there, but really, nothing ever leaves the realm of the status quo. Even the off-casting of Adam Ant couldn't help rise this mediocre entry above it's ilk.

Thats what it received from critics and audiences alike . Except for the over the top violence quota, COLD STEEL is a revenge cop caper more suited to television than general release, which was at best - limited to say the least. Jonathan Banks, a Frank Stallone look-alike of sorts, gives us a hammy performance as Iceman, who knocks off Brad Davis's dad who understandably then, carries a grudge against the knife-wielding maniac until the last scene.Sharon Stone's contribution is negligible except for her figure and regularly thrust-forward breasts! Not a solitary viewer's life could be greatly enriched by watching this under-achiever of a movie.

I have seen this movie and I loved it. Jonathan Banks is plain wonderful in this. He is my favorite actor and he is excellent. Sharon Stone is a terrible actress....... she is pretty but that is all she has. It's cool to see 80's Adam Ant as Jonathan's Sidekick.... wonderful special effects and overall and awesome movie.... buy it rent...... just get it.... :)