My view of the movie

Rating: 8/10 (13 November 2007)

Bloodiest. Chick. Flick. Ever. This movie is quite good. Book is better, but of course, when isn't it? Could watch this movie over and over again. Great bonus points from my girlfriend for that. I really don't mind, though. What guy doesn't love a good war flick, right? Additionally, however, this movie gives a guy a chance to look at emotions, very raw, and not feel like he's less of man because of it. Emotions, especially in their rawest state, are what make life worth living. And this movie allows that. And you can always plead that you just enjoy the blood and guts if you want to later... Rocky, Shawshank Redemption, Unforgiven, Mystic River, Man on Fire... All of these movies do the same thing that Cold Mountain does: explore all the raw emotion in life, simplify all the complexities of life, and allow the viewer to brush it off as just enjoying a good flick.