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 Frazier novel, this is a tale of hope, longing, redemption, second chances, and faith. ... Ada Monroe (Nicole Kidman) is a proper lady who accompanies her preacher father (Donald Sutherland) to Cold Mountain, North Carolina. She waits for her love, W.P. Inman (Jude Law)--a sensitive man of few words--to return from war. In the process she learns basic survival skills and finds strength from no-nonsense Ruby (Renee Zellweger), a spitfire who can work the land as well as any man. Meanwhile, wounded Inman has had enough of war and killing, and is slowly working his way back to Ada despite the perils of being a Confederate deserter. Law and Kidman are genuinely touching as two virtual strangers who invest all of their faith in each other, and Zellweger is astounding as the uncultured but compassionate Ruby. Rounding out the cast is an impressive array of actors, including Brendan Gleeson, Ray Winstone, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Natalie Portman, Jack White (of the White Stripes), Kathy Baker, Giovanni Ribisi, and many others.
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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 Patient'. I know that it won awards, but it was still three hours of dust.
'Cold Mountain', on the other hand, is three hours of spotting brilliant cameos from Philip Seymour Hoffman to Giovanni Ribisi, from Natalie Portman to the much discussed Jack White (which is how he and Zellwegger got together). It's beautifully made and easily digestible, despite the emotionally difficult material. The opening scene deals with a massacre within the American Civil War. You don't know any of these characters and yet M...
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 was also okay, much to my surprise, this role was within his limited range. A terrific ensemble film, with many good actors contributing. The slow pace irked at times and the story could have been a lot better (and shorter), but I still have to give it 5 stars.
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I don't usually like romance in a war movie. This is one of the rare exceptions. The remarkable cast were fantastic as were the script and directing. I found this mesmerizing and did not find the slower areas to be distracting. What can I say? This is a must-see for all! It is on my war movies playlist.
One of the best movies ever made.
Consists an incredible cast ensemble (Kidman, Law, Zelwegger, Gleeson), a great plot.
The end really is a tear-jerker. I was totally hooked to the TV set when I watched it on cables!