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73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critics What's this?

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4.5 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 219 Ratings

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  • Starring: Jude Law, Nicole Kidman, Renée Zellweger
  • Summary: Based on one of the most acclaimed novels in recent memory, Cold Mountain sets off on a true American odyssey through a time that saw some of the greatest ferocity -- and heroism -- the nation has ever known. (Miramax)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 41
  3. Negative: 1 out of 41
  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: K.J. Doughton
    100
    As he did with “The English Patient,” director Minghella performs a miraculous juggling act, balancing his epic, sweeping story with the subtleties of character and detail that make Cold Mountain breathe.
  2. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    60
    Allows the supporting cast to steal the movie.
  3. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: Michael Sragow
    38
    The result is a flabby, episodic phantasmagoria.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 145
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 145
  3. Negative: 74 out of 145
  1. JanetC
    10
    I fail utterly to understand WHY people hate this film. I study literature, for God's sake, I would have noticed if the script had been dire, which it is NOT. If you think Zellweger was hammy, you don't know ham. The ONLY problem with this film is that Jude Law and Nicole Kidman have dodgy accents, but they could have been a lot worse. Chemistry was good, soundtrack was great. What did you expect? Am so glad the critics agree with me on this one - it's a smashing film!… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  2. InfamousPrince
    10
    You can talk about this movie whatever you want, but it will not change the fact that it is excellent. The cast is fantastic, just like the story. If you look at other films that came out that year, and see that half of them are really bad, this movie is fantastic.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. DarcyR.
    2
    An anti-war movie. Not really. A love story - doesn't really pull that off either. Tragedy - should be, but the heartache does not come over. Could have been made into a good comedy - with the right script So what is it - Oscar fodder - as someone else remarked. Too long. Too predictable and in some ways too twee.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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