A great story, with great acting

Rating: 9/10 (4 January 2004)

This is a terrific film mainly because it is based upon a good story, with solid acting. One of the things I like about Cold Mountain is the fact that it gives a personal view of war's effect on ordinary people. The essential elements of any such story are the chaos of created by war, the goodness and humanity of some people, and the cruelty and opportunism of others.