Cold Pursuit
Lionsgate | Release Date: February 8, 2019
6.0
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CrazyStupidJakeJul 30, 2019
I had a feeling from the trailer that this would be a little different from your standard Liam Neeson action movie but I was shocked to find how fun and creative this whole thing is. The narrative and tone really set this movie apart fromI had a feeling from the trailer that this would be a little different from your standard Liam Neeson action movie but I was shocked to find how fun and creative this whole thing is. The narrative and tone really set this movie apart from other crime films. By focusing on such a large cast of characters and putting Neeson’s in the background for the latter half, I found the plot to be largely unpredictable because I had no idea who would be in the next scene. The dialogue is quick and witty. The violence is bloody and brutal. The whole thing reminded me of a season of the Fargo TV show or something from Martin McDonagh. The unique tone and odd style really sold this movie for me, making for an entertaining ride.
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TyranianAug 8, 2019
A reasonably clever Neeson shoot-em up with some good humour, acting and visuals.
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moviecritic68Feb 13, 2019
Liam is getting sucked into doing the same role over & over. Some of his movies are better than others but this one falls into the others category. Best you watch this on DVD or Netflix.
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The3AcademySinsOct 18, 2019
Bland, half-baked, full of plot holes, predictable, and at times utterly boring, Cold Pursuit is just a middle-of-the-road action movie that Liam Neeson seems to star in once a year. The performances are okay, the action is fine, but theBland, half-baked, full of plot holes, predictable, and at times utterly boring, Cold Pursuit is just a middle-of-the-road action movie that Liam Neeson seems to star in once a year. The performances are okay, the action is fine, but the story is a real mess. If you're going to make a noir film, don't make it rely on sparse action scenes. However, there are some decent sound and cinematography choices that made me stick this one out until the end.… Expand
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4
amheretojudgeFeb 13, 2019
Silent Sirens.

Cold Pursuit Moland's second take on a quirky revenge based tale is a clear "style over substance" case. This remake fails on both causes, it uproots the essence of the humor that made "In Order Of Disappearance" smooth andSilent Sirens.

Cold Pursuit

Moland's second take on a quirky revenge based tale is a clear "style over substance" case. This remake fails on both causes, it uproots the essence of the humor that made "In Order Of Disappearance" smooth and flamboyant, and makes it pretentiously commercial. And on the other hand, it comes off short on performance. But there is something in Neeson's eyes that makes you root for the guy. He has always cast that persona on screen over the ages. The brooding voice, slick body language and his panache on the command over the other characters, he gambles the game effortlessly. This is the kind of role that he fits in perfectly for.

His on screen fear over the ages, helps us nod easily on setting up the ruthless background of his. Although, this image of his isn't on run until it's last act scrolls upon. The initial stages where he is investigating- or one might call it killing people like a Domino where each of them will lead him close to end the game- that rage of merciless encounter is poured over on pawns. Also, Moland's way of announcing a death is slick fun. It grows on you and balances the tone on chalky humor, along with being informative.

Dern as Neeson's wife is barely there to invest on anything. She is almost playing a cameo and still she is better than half of the other cast. Another major crisis in here is the antagonist. There is never a real threat experienced by the viewers whenever the antagonists are on screen. Mocking their own profession and investigating poorly by lopping off their own team members, this stereotypical clan is barely capable to make Neeson writhe on screen. Bateman's irritation over Neeson's ruling might communicate but that too is when his wife steps in and a new chain of cycle is introduced on screen that somewhat helps it grows into more hefty.

Another plus point on their side, is the invasion of another gang which is clearly more life threatening than our real "bad guys". Their poised and reserved nature leaves the other characters shaking on their seat as they move slowly but steadily near to their revenge. This is where Moland's script delivers completely, its awareness on the catastrophe that each action spirals out, is what helps him puppeteer multiple characters on screen. Like Rossum's cop character that has its own interesting tale to tell.

The action isn't necessarily gore and the locations beautifully shot that does fool you to expect maturity on the narration. On terms of originality, there is a long way to go, this B grade action drama is unfortunately short on both action and drama. This remake of Moland's own Norwegian film is a big chunk of disappointment, incapable to regain the magic, the star power is your only stable source to work upon and rely upon. Cold Pursuit is definitely a cold pursuit, with none whatsoever threat of emergency, it is on run without looking back.… Expand
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bataguilaJul 11, 2019
Es mucho mejor la original, funciona muy bien en noruega, no es creible que el narco sea tan idiota
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JimP2Mar 6, 2019
I'm a Liam Neeson fan, but this was a bad movie. The script & story line were terrible. Jumping around to many different segments that were poorly linked. An unbelievable story with too many disjointed characters. Humor? I failed to see anyI'm a Liam Neeson fan, but this was a bad movie. The script & story line were terrible. Jumping around to many different segments that were poorly linked. An unbelievable story with too many disjointed characters. Humor? I failed to see any humor. I walked out being sorry for wasting 2 hrs on this one.… Expand
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6
JLuis_001Feb 18, 2019
Liam Neeson knows very well to what he plays but he already had a few years getting repetitive and stucked.
The Commuter was a very clear example. And although this film doesn't come to rediscover something new in the genre, honestly I findLiam Neeson knows very well to what he plays but he already had a few years getting repetitive and stucked.
The Commuter was a very clear example. And although this film doesn't come to rediscover something new in the genre, honestly I find it more pleasant.
Maybe his most entertaining in the action field since A Walk Among the Tombstones.

Obviously I'm not taking into account Widows, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Silence.

And about his recent controversy, what can I say? Devastatingly disproportionate… Expand
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yeltneb93Feb 27, 2019
Cold Pursuit has a style all its own which really makes it stand out from the crowd whether that's for good or for bad remains to be seen. The death cards after every death are visually interesting and fresh, but me halt the momentum of theCold Pursuit has a style all its own which really makes it stand out from the crowd whether that's for good or for bad remains to be seen. The death cards after every death are visually interesting and fresh, but me halt the momentum of the film that already struggles to build tension. Its character are interesting if not a bit stereotypical in the ways they act in the face of some situations. If you're itching to go out and see a movie that's different and takes some chances see cold pursuit. If your looking for a masterpiece id suggest looking elsewhere.… Expand
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TVJerryFeb 13, 2019
Although you might expect this to be an extension of the Liam Neeson's TAKEN franchise, he's actually cast as a more demure character…at least in the beginning. He drives a snow plow in a frigid Colorado town, but when his son is killed, heAlthough you might expect this to be an extension of the Liam Neeson's TAKEN franchise, he's actually cast as a more demure character…at least in the beginning. He drives a snow plow in a frigid Colorado town, but when his son is killed, he sets out for revenge. Most of the action is unexceptional and the plot is full of holes. The only surprising thing is the sprinkling of dark humor that punctuates each death. Not really that amusing, but it does add a different tone to an otherwise mediocre action flick.… Expand
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JoeCoolApr 27, 2019
Not a typical recent Liam Neeson movie, if there is such a thing. Dark comedy in order of dissappearance more like a Tarantino-movie and really nothing like Taken, though the avalanche of death does start with the loss of a son. Nothing to beNot a typical recent Liam Neeson movie, if there is such a thing. Dark comedy in order of dissappearance more like a Tarantino-movie and really nothing like Taken, though the avalanche of death does start with the loss of a son. Nothing to be taken too seriously.… Expand
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tropicAcesFeb 8, 2019
Not at all what the trailers set it up to be, the film is a tonal mess with no real pacing, and plays out like a wannabe Coen Brothers homage gone wrong.
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6
GrantD243Oct 7, 2019
Cold Pursuit is such a weird film. The story is kind of messy but at the same time intriguing, and the premise comes off as a TV film that somehow snuck into cinemas except that...it's actually fairly well done? It's so confusing because forCold Pursuit is such a weird film. The story is kind of messy but at the same time intriguing, and the premise comes off as a TV film that somehow snuck into cinemas except that...it's actually fairly well done? It's so confusing because for every thing this film does well there's also something going against it. The unevenness of it all, though, is what drove me to give it the rating I did.… Expand
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6
geewahJan 4, 2021
Like most remakes, this is the poorer cousin to the original. Predictable revenge tale that Neeson seems to of made his own of late.
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4
SEROJMar 16, 2019
May be the best way to describe the movie is... imagine if you order a Tarantino movie from aliexpress. The Director failed in its attempt to be original. With some very few funny scenes - i found the plot to be dull and boring.
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GreatMartinFeb 8, 2019
I have been a fan of Liam Neeson since the 1980s and have been watching his turning into an action star at the age of 58 with "Taken" and I wish he would take a detour now and then back to 'the good old days' like "Schindler's List", "RobI have been a fan of Liam Neeson since the 1980s and have been watching his turning into an action star at the age of 58 with "Taken" and I wish he would take a detour now and then back to 'the good old days' like "Schindler's List", "Rob Roy" or "Love Actually". With "Cold Pursuit" we already know the formula of his losing a family member, in this case, his son, and then the bloodbath starts.

It isn't long before Nels Coxman (Neeson) is killing one guy after another, then choking one before shooting, wrapping another and dumping him down a mountains falls and I stopped counting after the body total reached 15 and that wasn't even half of it. In a sense score is kept for you as each death in listed on the screen. Along with the high body count there is blood all over the place from bride's gowns to snow to a murderer asking a victim to move off a rug to not bloody it. Many attempts at humor fail but a few really get across and the scenes filmed in Alberta standing in for Denver, and a fictionalized ski town called Kehoe, never fail to be anything but beautiful. Nels is a snow pile driver and aside from many shots of him clearing snow for traffic there is also 2 shots of ways to use the snow pile machinery to kill people that aren't half as bad as other killings in the movie. The whole basis of the story is 'a son for a son' when one son is killed and another is threatened before a third son is killed. The father of one son is really a sick, controlling guy who can't quite get the better of his ex-wife even though he is the head kingpin of drug distribution.

Talking about a wife though it seems Laura Dern will play a major part of the movie but is in it too briefly. Actually women have a better showing for a movie like this with Dern, Julia Jones as the aforementioned ex and Emmy Rossum as a serious get them police officer. I love her in "Shameless", the series on Showtime, and was glad to see her. There are many roles, including all those killed, giving the actors time to impress without all that time on the screen.


"Cold Pursuit" is an okay genre movie that most people will like but if you don't see it you won't miss it.… Expand
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TheScortNov 27, 2019
Turned off within the first 10-15 minutes; so take this review with a pinch of salt.

Bad acting and a bad script were the things that made me bail out on this one - the former when [supposedly] doting parents are identifying their Son's bodyTurned off within the first 10-15 minutes; so take this review with a pinch of salt.

Bad acting and a bad script were the things that made me bail out on this one - the former when [supposedly] doting parents are identifying their Son's body - not a shred of the emotions one would associate with such a horrific event. Playing Devil's advocate though - this could be explained away as shock.... but you are REALLY clutching at straws with that one!

Second, within the same scene, was the complete refusal by the coroner/Police office to believe that the son hadn't died from anything other than an overdose - despite protests from the aforementioned emotionless parents; that their son didn't do drugs! Surely, a medical examiner would have at least checked that statement, and looked for multiple injections sites on the body?

With this calibre of acting and script writing, I wasn't prepared to put myself through the remaining 90 minutes - which is a shame, as I think Liam Neesom is a fantastic actor, albeit a bit pigeon holed for roles akin to Taken.… Expand
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Josephgamers65Mar 17, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I hate this movie first the son dies which I was so happy because I thought this would be a revenge movie this movie is a killing spree there is I believe like 65 kills in this movie from both sides I just rewatched this movie I like it little bit more than last time not so much like I said before my problem is the killing they just kill someone for no reason So I give Cold Pursuit An D… Expand
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ProfAmateurNov 6, 2022
A classic Liam Neeson movie with revenge as main topic. Starts strong but has a so-so middle part and ends with much action.
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