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The people in Hollywood seem to think the average movie goer is a moron. If you go by this movie the US Civil War must have been fought in Afghanistan as it took the Hero what seemed like years and years to return from it. I kept hoping he'd die somewhere along the way so the movie could end, but alas it was not to be, we had to wait till the very end of a gruelling boring movie for that to happen. It's movies like this that beg the question why? Why? Why? Why bother making this movie?

2/10
mjhalta@ - 7 reviews
5.1.2007 - age: 50+

This movie was lame. Too bad because the English Patient was a masterpiece. Very violent - unnecessarily, the scene when Jude Law and Nicole Kidman finally have one night together is laughable and Rene Zelwegger's role is just a lame caricature.

2/10
freshflower4@ - 3 reviews
19.5.2005 - age: 36-49

I saw this movie a while ago and it is a pretty scenic movie. I am suprised that it did not win Best Picture (Oscars) The tale is obviously romantic and tragic but that is the truth of war. Innocent people died, war profiteering took place (it continues to this day), families were torn apart by idealogy, tortuous acts commited by both sides on civilians and women. Keep in mind that this was a period before the Geneva convention, which stated the rules of war. (Not that Geneva convention matters to rouge nations in present day wars) The one thing I would point out about the title is that "Cold Mountain" was pretty "warm" when it came to Law and Kidman on their final night togethor. Great movie.

9/10
ahadi_01@ - 5 reviews
22.11.2004 - age: 26-35

I put off seeing this movie in the theater and waited to see it now... on dvd. I'm glad I did. I would have been a mess with tears had I watched it on the big screen. It was a tad slow moving in places but I appreciated the intense details and little things that might go unnoticed by most but made up for being a great movie. It had a wonderful romantic but sad story line to it. I'm sure it gave a fairly realistic picture of what it was like back then... thank God we live in the time we do... (I think? ) It's not just a chick flick... it's a good all 'round movie.

8/10
kimbo02@ - 27 reviews
19.11.2004 - age: 36-49

I really liked the love story between Ada and Inman. It's hard to see the kinds of trials those people went through during the war. The lose of life is disturbing, it really makes me grateful for those people who fight to keep us safe and free.

7/10
spobu@ - first review
3.8.2004 - age: 26-35

Cold Mountain wonderfully directed by Anthony Minghella and wonderfully acted by Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zelwegger is a great movie that shows us that although the two main characters Ada and Inman were far away from each other, they managed to hold onto true love from the start to the end of the war. Great movie! See it now and you won't be disappointed! Guaranteed!

7/10
simonchibuk@ - first review
26.7.2004 - age: 18-25

An alright movie, not bad.

6/10
smithince@ - 119 reviews
25.7.2004 - age: 18-25

Well acted but a very depressing-type of movie..

7/10
joblagdon@ - 225 reviews
11.7.2004 - age: 36-49

A very good movie. I don't know the last time I saw a romantic movie this good. Not that I ever go out of my way to see one. Great roles by Zellweger and Portman!

8/10
cliffa@ - 213 reviews
11.7.2004 - age: 36-49

I found this movie would have been ok as a tv movie. Found myself wanting it to be over. Renee Zellweger's character was the best. She stole the movie. Ms. Zellweger is delightful actress. Thanks tho.

5/10
bmckeever@ - first review
7.7.2004 - age: 50+

War film... I cried in every single minute of this film. Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Reneé Zellweger were just fantastic and they did a brilhant act! Amazing, go see it now! Kisses.

10/10
juliaburnier@ - 9 reviews
5.7.2004 - age: 13-17

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I had thought at first that the flash-backs and what-not were going to take away from the storyline, but it proved to be an excellent, edge-of-your-seat movie... my friend had to go to the bathroom, and ran as fast as she could to get back! (It was quite embarassing when she tripped down the aisle!!! ) A MUST SEE HIT!!!

9/10
katncam@ - first review
3.5.2004 - age: 26-35

Nice film. I will saw it again.

9/10
theoko@ - first review
26.4.2004 - age: 36-49

This was a graphic movie that was a bit different than the trailers had you believe. Still quite good overall.

8/10
starshine1@ - 7 reviews
18.4.2004 - age: 26-35

This movie will keep you watching right to the end for sure. It portrays the civil war from another angle that might leave people feeling uncomfortable... the lawlessness within the ranks... the lies and reasoning people were dieing... just like any war today, the real reasons are not known to the average soldier. Aside from the war itself, this movie at any point does have some identity problems... the comedic releif is there to make you feel a bit better after watching some horrific-style moments whether through the story itself, or the violent and very real imagery portrayed on the screen... ill leave it at that. Good movie overall.

7/10
tripped@ - 9 reviews
18.4.2004 - age: 26-35

I've seen this movie twice already, and I plan to go again. It's inspiring and romantic in this best possible way. The emotions are subtle and the script is poetic. Very well done and Renee is at her best.

9/10
sde@ - 2 reviews
7.4.2004 - age: 26-35

I heard so much negative and positive feedback about this movie, I went to see it myself to see what I and I alone thought. I was not disappointed... it had everything, pain, love, war, heartache, romance, comedy, beautiful scenery... and a great plot but with some graphic sexual parts that I didn't really think was needed in the film. The film carried itself well without that. I never took my eyes off the screen, it was visually and emotially compelling. I loved it and was glad I didn't let the negative things people said about it keep me from seeing it. Go and see it for yourself, you will be glad u did.

9/10
janetteal@ - first review
6.4.2004 - age: 36-49

I think this film is classical american film. This film has got no different things and subjects. A lot of people are watching to this film for Nicole's perfect ass. We don't want to see the classical american war films. Because usa hasn't got history. Usa army has never made war. I am from turkey. Iam muslimand turkish human. And we wrote to history...

4/10
eraserjackal@ - first review
21.3.2004 - age: 18-25

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"Cold Mountain" is a horrible failure. The main problem is that the Kidman and Law characters are together for only a few minutes at the beginning of the movie. They hardly knew each other, so why should the movie-goer care if the two get back together again? In addition to this fundamental flaw there are several other problems: the main antagonist is just one step away from being a moustache-twirling caricature from a third-rate 1920's silent movie, the sceenplay is laughable, and the whole thing is made worse by the fact that the movie tries so hard to be "great". Natalie Portman and Philip Seymour Hoffman are the only redeeming qualities.

2/10
cpuddester@ - first review
19.3.2004 - age: 26-35

Amazing Movie!!

9/10
kristaelleneve@ - 5 reviews
18.3.2004 - age: 18-25

Cold Mountain was a great Civial War epic! Both Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellweger gave beleivable performances (I especially liked the dirt under finger nails! ) Jude Law also gave a magnificent performance. This is a must see and must buy movie.

9/10
cpearce@ - 4 reviews
17.3.2004 - age: 18-25

Yes I saw it n I felt cold n depressed after seing this well done movie... so I don't know how 2 value this one.

6/10
ic_aliens@ - 7 reviews
16.3.2004 - age: 26-35

Worst ever, avoid at all costs.

1/10
spectator@ - first review
14.3.2004 - age: 18-25

There are some very violent scenes, but overall, I found it to be a wonderful story, brilliantly filmed, with great acting, specially by Renee Z.

8/10
mmartirene@ - 23 reviews
7.3.2004 - age: 36-49

An Excellent Movie about the futility and brutality of War. Its got something for everyone: Romance, wit, comedy, graphic violence, as well as amessage. Great performances by all the actors. Well worth the ticket price.

9/10
gleib@ - 8 reviews
7.3.2004 - age: 50+

Great movie, very original and unpredictable.

9/10
candlleg@ - 5 reviews
6.3.2004 - age: 36-49

I loved this movie!! It's the best that I ever saw I mean the acting is perfect, the actors are perfect and the story is perfect! It makes u want to be in love!

10/10
tat_mik@ - 9 reviews
4.3.2004 - age: 13-17

Blah. Sure some good acting, even though I thought Renaes role was a bit too overdone. Everything horrible and depressing that could happen does. I was just waiting for the next disaster to make me even more angry. Sick film couldn't wait for it to end with of course another predictable horrible event.

2/10
chriskarpinski@ - 2 reviews
1.3.2004 - age: 26-35

I found the movie very powerful. A look at the horrors of war. Not only with the battle sequences in the Civil War, but also the way the civilians and deserters were treated. Jude Law was very good, not one of Nicole Kidman's better performances, but she was competent. Zellweger was brilliant, she will win the Best Supporting Actress Oscar. Natalie Portman was excellent in a bit role. In fact, the whole cast (Giovanni Ribisis, Donald Sutherland, Philip Seymour Hoffman, and others) was strong.

9/10
mjohnz1@ - 2 reviews
29.2.2004 - age: 26-35

Drama? Romance? War? Give me a break! Had I known Nicole Kidman and Renée Zellweger were attempting to turn this "movie" (more like a waste of time) into a "classic", I certainly wouldn't have wasted my time watching it. Do they really think they are of the status of actors such as Omar Shériff!? Thank God me and my buddy took the movie for what it really was: A COMEDY!..

1/10
towrite2me@ - 7 reviews
27.2.2004 - age: 18-25

A good movie experience. Nicole Kidman steals the show, again!

8/10
pohana@ - 58 reviews
27.2.2004 - age: 36-49

Really good show... I'd highly recommend it..

9/10
the_real_dodge@ - 2 reviews
26.2.2004 - age: 26-35

This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. It is about time we get to see a movie like this with a real story line. It was great!!! 10/10.

9/10
chrwld5@ - first review
24.2.2004

I was surprised at what a good job was done by an Austrialian and an Englishman playing rural Americans. I thought they did a better job than Renee who is a rural American. Overall a really good movie: bittersweet, beautiful cinematography, good acting and a good plot. Definitely worth seeing on the big screen.

7/10
monicaf@ - 8 reviews
18.2.2004 - age: 36-49

EXCELLENT Movie. Renee Zellweger played an amazing role. I saw this at the theatre and I'll buy the DVD. The visual effects were amazing. This movie kept me on the edge of my seat for 2 and half hours. I just Loved It.

9/10
jtmcnaught@ - first review
17.2.2004 - age: 36-49

Jude, renee & Nicole were amazing... the plots were well stitched... excellent writing... but to actually frame it? Splendid photography... but to tell it all... is another ball game... bravo to the director... sure deserves the praise of a good movie lover))))) sveral oscars for sure!

9/10
mailbenshama@ - first review
16.2.2004 - age: 26-35

It wan't a bad movie. Nicole Kidman was way to perfect looking for the roll. She deserves nothing for this one. Anyone can look like a distresed woman.

6/10
jensunflower@ - 3 reviews
16.2.2004 - age: 26-35

Good movie, kind of movie "old Pearl Harbour" states that peace and love are the eternal theme. Worth seeing though.

7/10
tanghoucheng@ - first review
15.2.2004 - age: 26-35

A movie of great performances by Jude Law, and Renée Zellweger, and a good performance by Nicole Kidman. Very well directed by Minghella. The cinematography was artistic. HOWEVER, the plot was just "OK". It was an interesting attempt to bring to the screen the reality of small town life during the civil war. It was also an interesting and tasteful attempt to mix brute reality with pristine romanticism. But the predictability of all the events that take place in the film really bothered me. Perhaps the critical acclaim the film had raised my expectations too much. Ultimately, I truly enjoyed watching the movie.

8/10
junkemail@ - 7 reviews
15.2.2004 - age: 36-49

I like this movie, it's a fresh root from those so-called huge sound-effect combat movies, I can deeply feel the sense and boundary in it as if I were in that era.

7/10
titonapa@ - 7 reviews
12.2.2004 - age: 26-35

The WORST movie I have ever seen, left the theatre waiting for something exciting to happen. Love Nicole Kidman, but she just didn't live up to her standards in this movie. Can't believe this movie was pick as one of the best pictures of the year.

1/10
retha.m.peart@ - 3 reviews
12.2.2004 - age: 50+

Super performances by Renee and Jude. Much better than I expected.

9/10
arjapatrick@ - 7 reviews
12.2.2004 - age: 50+

I hear it will be nominated for 7 academy awards. It seems to accurately depict the atmosphere during that time period. Its one of those movies that takes a more "realistic look " perhaps like saving private ryan did to replace films like the longest day. The thing is though, In the effort to make the film realistic, nobody ever stopped and asked, " do we really need to be doing this? ". There were parts in the movie that were so disgusting and graphic that it made me want to throw up. No human being with any amount of ethics can sit there and watch that total filth.

1/10
amcrontheroad@ - 3 reviews
11.2.2004 - age: 26-35

Great movie. For those who have read the book, you'll be pleasantly surprised that the screenplay really folows the plot. Surprised Kidman was shut out of the Acadamy for her performance.

9/10
malirolph@ - first review
10.2.2004 - age: 18-25

Cold Mountain was a great great movie. You will love this movie. Sad but fantastic. Just bring kleenex.

9/10
logiesco@ - first review
9.2.2004 - age: 36-49

One of the best movies my husband and I have seen for a long time. Jude, Renne, and Nicole are brillant. The scenes, the action the love story. Wonderful. Something for everyone... This is a great movie and you will be entertained from beginning to end..

10/10
abturner@ - 14 reviews
8.2.2004 - age: 50+

Great film. Great story. Gore scenes were excellent.

9/10
dexter@ - first review
6.2.2004 - age: 36-49

Absolutely LOVED this movie! It stayed on my mind for a couple of days after having seen it. I thought it was beautifully filmed and the assortment of characters through out was terrific. Renee Zellweger truly deserves an Oscar for her performance... You Go Girl!! Any movie that can pull on my emotions like this one did deserves an A in my book. I'm looking forward to seeing it on the big screen again... soon.

9/10
mleonard7@ - 2 reviews
6.2.2004 - age: 50+

Very good acting from Zellweger and Kidman. If you haven't read the book and don't know the ending already... you might be dissapointed. Its kinda long for the way it ends. Apart of that, it's good.

7/10
sdxox@ - first review
6.2.2004 - age: 18-25

I went to see this with much higher hopes than it delivered. Very poor caracter development, except for Rene Zellwegger, and Philip Seymour Hoffman who did a great job. If not for those two this movie would have gotten a 3, and an early exit. Way too long, could have told this 2 1/2hr story in 45 mins twice as well.

5/10
ppaton@ - first review
5.2.2004 - age: 26-35

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