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Cold Mountain
2003 154 min United States of America, United Kingdom, Romania, Italy R 18+
★7.8
War, History, Adventure, Romance
Director: Anthony Minghella
🎭 Based on
«Cold Mountain»
byCharles Frazier
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Description
In this classic story of love and devotion set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, a wounded Confederate soldier named W.P. Inman deserts his unit and travels across the South, aiming to return to his young wife, Ada, who he left behind to tend their farm. As Inman makes his perilous journey home, Ada struggles to keep their home intact with the assistance of Ruby, a mysterious drifter sent to help her by a kindly neighbor.
Budget:
$79M
US Gross:
$95.64M
Worldwide:
$173.01M
Starring
Jude Law
Actor
Nicole Kidman
Actor
Renée Zellweger
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
BAFTA 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Saturn Awards 2004
— Best Action, Adventure or Thriller
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Original Song
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Cinematography
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Film Editing
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Screenplay
BAFTA 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Director
BAFTA 2004
— David Lean Award for Direction
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Original Score
BAFTA 2004
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
BAFTA 2004
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Original Song
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Actor (Drama)
BAFTA 2004
— Anthony Asquith Award for Film Music
BAFTA 2004
— Best Film Editing
BAFTA 2004
— Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film
BAFTA 2004
— Best Picture
BAFTA 2004
— Best Actor
BAFTA 2004
— Best Adapted Screenplay
Academy Awards 2004
— Best Original Score
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Supporting Actress
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Picture (Drama)
Golden Globe 2004
— Best Actress (Drama)
BAFTA 2004
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
The film depicts the struggles of two lovers during the American Civil War, highlighting themes of survival and the futility of war. While the supporting acting and visual atmosphere receive high praise, the central performances and direction are subjects of debate.
| Theme | The film's portrayal of war emphasizes its fundamental futility and the devastating moral toll it takes on civilians. | |
| Acting | Renée Zellweger delivers a standout, powerhouse performance as the resilient and rough Ruby. | |
| Cinematography | The scenic landscapes and strong visual presentation effectively capture the film's atmospheric beauty. | |
| Pacing | The extended runtime is frequently criticized for being repetitive and tiring. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the leads are split, with some praising the emotional depth of the protagonists while others find Kidman unconvincing and Law underwhelming. | |
| Direction | The direction is viewed as either a masterful, intimate adaptation or a mediocre, uneven execution of the source material. |