Fans of the novel won't be disappointed

Rating: 10/10 (19 December 2003)

Superbly done. Watched at a benefit for local PBS station with historian discusing the Civil War before the movie. He pointed out the trauma the war had on everyone and Cold Mountain dramatically and effectively backed him up.
Opening battle of The Crater was overlong to establish background (was it in the book?)and the big love scene a flash test of human anatomy and uneccessary. Other than that, the pace was just right.
Renee Zellweger's performance as Ruby steals every scene she is in.