Academy Award Nominated Songs

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2004)

In my opinion the two songs from COLD MOUNTAIN nominated for the academy
awards were better than the winning song from Return of the King, But, even on a "Cold Mountain", it is tough to stop a landslide. At least, Renee ZELLWEGER received the much deserved award for the role of RUBY.
Of the two Cold Mountain songs, I would give a slight edge to the one with Elvis Costello, but the one with Sting was also very good. There was something
special about the music in the movie. Although music and movies go hand-in- hand, the Cold Mountain music was special. If only they could give awards for overall mood creation in a movie, the songs and music in the movie would be a blue ribbon winner!
And for the many excellent character actors in the movie, it is hoped they will continue to appear in many many more.