Never doubt Natalie Portman!

Rating: Null/10 (17 January 2004)

If the movie hadn't been good enough already, we get astonished by Portman's performance. Don't get me wrong, every cast member throughout the entire film delivers, but the film gathers it's emotional boost through her scene. The most clever aspect of Cold Mountain is the constant reassurance of pleasure and happiness through the leading female characters, however, once in a while we are driven to a shocking or at least an emotional response. the most vivid example is when that woman leans over the table and tempts Jude Law for sex. Just when we thought nothing could get any better, Natalie jumps on set and arguably gives the most convincing piece of acting (not including Leon, although that goes with out saying).