Cold Mountain
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TV ClubHouse: archive: Movies Sept 2002 - April 2003: Cold Mountain

Crazydog

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 12:43 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
This movie is considered a leading Oscar contender for next year, and stars Jude Law, Nicole Kidman and Renee Zellwegger. It's based on the book about a Civil War soldier making a trek home.

I'm wondering if anyone here has read the book, and what they think of it. Is it something a guy would enjoy, or is it a little too Oprah book clubbish? From the descriptions I've heard of it, it sounds like it's more about feelings and poetry than about actions and events. (Kind of like that book Snow Falling on Cedars, which I hated.) Not trying to be sexist, but there are certain types of books which seem to be written to appeal towards women.

Ophiliasgrandma

Wednesday, January 22, 2003 - 01:32 pm EditMoveDeleteIP
Loved the book. The casting seems all wrong to me, but that's what happens when you read the book. I'd liked to see maybe Lily Taylor and Hilary Swank for the women; definately less glamorous ladies and more the salt of the earth type.

Even though Jude Law is sort of handsome, Road to Perdition proves he 'dirtys' up real good.