Moving away from violence to love

Rating: 9/10 (29 September 2004)

I feel that "Cold Mountain" not getting more recognition- box office or award- is a shame(at least Renee Zellweger won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress). To me this movie was excellent in all departments: terrific acting, epic cinematography and set design, and above all else a meaningful story.
As director Anthony Minghella says on the DVD commentary track, this movie is about the virus of violence, how violence is spread like a disease-the innocent have violent acts committed against them and in turn become violent themselves-. Moving away from violence toward what makes life worth living(love)is the journey that Inman is on.
Cudos to all involved, as well as to Charles Frazier for penning the novel that was the basis for the film.
In closing, a movie that deserves much more credit and praise then it has received; well-worth watching.