Cold romance

Rating: 8/10 (19 July 2013)

Stories about two lovers being separated because of a certain dire situation has happened many times in books and movies. But this one is a cold and compelling story shown in a dark manner but still has heart and warmth to it. Despite the fact that the two main leads or lovers has to go through a lot of cold obstacles and temptations in order to meet one anther again. When they are separated because of the civil war. This is not a war movie but the journey of two lovers and the surroundings they must overcome to be with one another. The male lead is played by Jude Law who plays a character named Inman that is forced to fight for the confederates but don't believe in the cause. While Nicole Kidman is the female lead named Ada and comes from a well off family because of her father. But when her father passes away and she gets put in a dire situation she has to fend for herself. Until Ruby Thewes gets in her life and is my favorite character in this movie thanks to the script and a outstanding performance by Renée Zellweger. This movie has quite a cast and all the actors and actresses puts on some memorable performances even if some of them hardly has many scenes. This movie starts out kinda slow but as it progresses it becomes more and more compelling and a bit haunting because of the realistic and well told story direction. And because of the realism and the struggles of the two lovers to be with one another becomes strong to the point I felt they really earned it. And actually cared if they end up with one another or not. This movie is a bit depressing so it isn't one I would watch again. But movies like this really bring back the old school feel and is a good effort.
8.2/10