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Cold Mountain Reviews

2003

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Directed by Anthony Minghella (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), this Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Far more than a simple love story, Minghella's film captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left behind. Based on the Charles .. Read more

Starring	Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renee Zellweger, Natalie Portman
Director	Anthony Minghella
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- Episodic movie that has its moments, particularly in its opening battle sequence, but more often loses its way in unenlightening encounters. A miscast Nicole Kidman looks as though she's on her way to a fashion shoot, while the boisterous Renée Zellweger
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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  - 14
  Cameo central
  
  'Cold Mountain' is a wonder to behold. Seriously. Remember that it comes directed by Anthony Minghella, the guy who brought us yawnfest 'The English... read more »
  
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  - Norwich UK
  - 01 Jan 2005 at 19:21
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  - 0
  Great once it got going
  
  This was really good once it got going! Rene Zelwegga is great in it! And Jude Law is sweet in it. Very well made, interesting and passionate
  
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- - HeverG
  - 47 reviews
  - Surrey, England
  - 20 May 2012 at 22:39
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  Great love story
  
  This film is really enjoyable once you get into it. I found the first 30 minutes a little annoying but once Nicole Kidman stops her prissy act the film really ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 20 Apr 2012 at 09:57
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  Excellent film so well acted.
  
  An excellent film, I really enjoyed it. Great cast, well directed and the acting was superb, particularly from Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger who really were... read more »
  
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- - daveporter
  - 3 reviews
  - 04 Apr 2012 at 14:44
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  Stick With it
  
  I found myself hoping that the film was not too long after the first hour, however it got better the longer it went on. In the end it was OK, but no more, and ... read more »
  
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- - Besty05
  - 38 reviews
  - Poole
  - 20 Feb 2012 at 19:30
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  - 0
  a propper endurance movie the plot thickens
  
  i liked this it was different the plot was well writen its a comfort heart on sleeves kind of movie kidman play her part well and zellweger showed she had a ... read more »
  
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- - mamabank
  - 7 reviews
  - newcastle
  - 01 Feb 2012 at 22:55
- - 0
  - 0
  A cold shower would be more fun
  
  Soporific chocolate-box nonsense. An Australian and an Englishman pretending to be from the deep south just doesn't sound right. Marginally (but only just... read more »
  
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- 1087836
- - born2run
  - 80 reviews
  - Isles of Scilly
  - 01 Feb 2012 at 21:10
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  - 0
  Exquisite tragedy
  
  The pictorial beauty of this film and the deft directorial touches make the story it has to tell more bearable yet also more poignant.
  
  Performances ... read more »
  
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  - Foeldrigarn
  - 13 reviews
  - Europe
  - 23 Jan 2012 at 10:54
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  Enjoyable film
  
  I agree with most of the comments.
  
  Excellent film well acted and intriguing. Well worth watching which can be rare these days.
  
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- - poindexter
  - 16 reviews
  - Romford
  - 20 Jan 2012 at 22:38
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  Good for an evening in
  
  Having read & been enthralled by the book I was somewhat apprehensive about seeing the film. I was pleased that the story line was adhered to and found the ... read more »
  
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  - 27 Jul 2011 at 19:22
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  Great film
  
  Really enjoyed this, took a while to get into intially but was really good once it got going. Would definitely recommend.
  
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  - 10 Feb 2011 at 22:10
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- - 55
  - 14
  Cameo central
  
  'Cold Mountain' is a wonder to behold. Seriously. Remember that it comes directed by Anthony Minghella, the guy who brought us yawnfest 'The English... read more »
  
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  - Norwich UK
  - 01 Jan 2005 at 19:21
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  - 2
  Excellent
  
  I expected to enjoy this film but my husband didn't. It exceeded both our expectations. We intended to watch it in two halves but couldn't switch it ... read more »
  
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- - Celia
  - Bristol
  - 15 Jan 2005 at 10:16
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  - 3
  Tremendous film
  
  I wasn't expecting to enjoy this film, but the acting was mesmerising. Kidman, I thought, had the edge, although Zellweiger had the best lines:-) Jude Law... read more »
  
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- - skeadugenga
  - 148 reviews
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  - 06 Oct 2005 at 14:06
- - 9
  - 4
  Nothing new...
  
  This would have been a beautiful film to watch, if it hadn?t been for the graphic violence. As it was, it showed you all the bits that Gone with the Wind ... read more »
  
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- - Vengeful Hedgehog
  - London, England
  - 30 Aug 2004 at 17:44
- - 6
  - 1
  Superb period piece
  
  A marvellous story enlivens this episodic civil war drama. Really good performance from Jude Law and as usual Rene is terrific, livening up the film just when ... read more »
  
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- - Howard Smith
  - london
  - 15 Jan 2005 at 16:27
- - 6
  - 2
  A waste of time
  
  I thought this film was a waste of time and money. The performances were plastic, the set was obviously a set. At no time in the film was I convinced that it ... read more »
  
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- - vick
  - United Kingdom
  - 19 Sep 2004 at 15:02
- - 5
  - 0
  Left cold!
  
  Having read the book didn't recognise the story at all.
  
  However a good film for a rainy day, good performances by all, but could have done ... read more »
  
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- - JO1964
  - POWYS
  - 27 Sep 2004 at 11:19
- - 5
  - 1
  Great for couples
  
  This film is watchable, but lacks a certain spark. Some of the scenes are very well filmed, but the script sometimes lets the film down.
  
  The viewer ... read more »
  
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- - DrDave
  - Cambridgeshire
  - 13 Aug 2004 at 13:12
- - 5
  - 1
  Worth watching
  
  An excellent film. Plenty of action and an exciting plot. Good performances from all actors involved. Well worth watching.
  
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- 308935
- - woosnam22
  - Pembrokeshire
  - 06 Sep 2004 at 18:50
- - 5
  - 1
  Good story, but too long?
  
  A great story of true love mixed with a bit of American Civil War.
  
  The story basically evolves around one mans struggle to get home after doing his ... read more »
  
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- 311371
- - ToneLoc1
  - Essex
  - 13 Oct 2004 at 20:14

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  Directed by Anthony Minghella (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), this Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Far more than a simple love story, Minghella's film captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left ...

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  Directed by Anthony Minghella (THE ENGLISH PATIENT), this Civil War saga addresses romance, friendship, and the ravages of war--both in the field and on the home front. Far more than a simple love story, Minghella's film captures the horrors of war for both those fighting it, and for those left ...