Cold Mountain

Synopsis

In the midst of the Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier, played by Jude Law, embarks on a perilous journey back to Cold Mountain to reunite with his beloved Ada Monroe, portrayed by Nicole Kidman. Meanwhile, Ada struggles to survive on her deceased father's farm with the help of a resourceful young woman named Ruby. As the two lovers face incredible challenges and dangers, they must hold onto their hope and determination to find their way back to each other amidst the chaos and devastation of the war. Cold Mountain is a gripping tale of love, loss, and resilience set against the backdrop of one of America's darkest periods.

Cast

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  Jude Law

  Inman

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  Nicole Kidman

  Ada Monroe

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  Renée Zellweger

  Ruby Thewes

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  Eileen Atkins

  Maddy

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  Brendan Gleeson

  Stobrod Thewes

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  Philip Seymour Hoffman

  Reverend Veasey

Reviews

Cold Mountain has been met with a mix of critical acclaim and some more reserved reception. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a solid 70% rating, with many praising the performances of the cast, particularly Jude Law and Nicole Kidman, for their heartfelt portrayal of their characters. The film's stunning cinematography and haunting score also received accolades from reviewers. However, some critics have pointed out the slow pacing of the narrative and the lack of emotional depth in certain scenes. Nonetheless, audiences on IMDb have given the movie a respectable 7.2/10 rating, appreciating the epic scope of the story and its poignant exploration of the human spirit amidst adversity. Metacritic landed at 73/100, reflecting the overall positive but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic response to Cold Mountain.