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bfoore90Aug 7, 2019

A crazy revenge film, I wasn't expecting much when I bought it at a 2nd hand shop but I enjoyed it once I got a chance to sit and watch it. Neeson is fantastic as always and Tom Bateman is an entertaining and enjoyable villian. The tone isA crazy revenge film, I wasn't expecting much when I bought it at a 2nd hand shop but I enjoyed it once I got a chance to sit and watch it. Neeson is fantastic as always and Tom Bateman is an entertaining and enjoyable villian. The tone is more played for laughs than revenge and most of the deaths in this film are pretty funny, especially the final death. On the negative side, I Laura Dern isn't in the film much and Emmy Rossum feels underutilized in what could have been a more pivitol role.… Expand

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MMD321AMay 14, 2019

Liam Neeson played cool in this movie ! The soundtrack in this movie is amazing. Action , black humor , cruelty . By the way I forgot Liam Neeson ! Advise

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CameJul 12, 2019

It's not an action film but rather a good crime thriller.
It's a slow film so don't expect many action scenes but it's still good.

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TynanTragicAug 26, 2019

Thought this movie was great. I went in expecting the type of movie nic cage / jon travolta / antonio banderas are putting out these days; just revenge schlock for streaming services, and I was pretty bummed for neeson. But, I was pleasantlyThought this movie was great. I went in expecting the type of movie nic cage / jon travolta / antonio banderas are putting out these days; just revenge schlock for streaming services, and I was pretty bummed for neeson. But, I was pleasantly surprised by this movie. Fast moving, with great characters that were flushed out very quickly. It seemed like they were able to give each character just enough screen time to make him or her likable. And a nice satisfying, if not overly original, ending. Bottom line, great fun that didn't have to sacrifice its cleverness to be a success. 8/10… Expand

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jorjicostava123Sep 14, 2019

Definitely a funny movie ! Not only action but also black humour , good acting (especially Liam Neeson) . The humor here is cool, and the shootings are cool ! Who hasn't watched it.

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foxgroveMar 1, 2019

A fairly entertaining revenge thriller which requires very little brain power. Liam Neeson does what he does in this kind of role and does it well enough. The Canadian locations are just fabulous and Tom Bateman makes for a very charismaticA fairly entertaining revenge thriller which requires very little brain power. Liam Neeson does what he does in this kind of role and does it well enough. The Canadian locations are just fabulous and Tom Bateman makes for a very charismatic baddie. I must say I went in expecting not to enjoy it, but it does sort of engage you even if at times the editing feels a bit slack and the pace a tad off. The violence is often offset by some delicious black humour. On the negative side Laura Dern is just wasted.… Expand

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moviemitch96Feb 12, 2019

Liam Neeson has stated his intent to retire from making action films recently due to his age (he is in his mid-60s after all), so this very well may be the last we see of him doing what he's become so well known for ever since the firstLiam Neeson has stated his intent to retire from making action films recently due to his age (he is in his mid-60s after all), so this very well may be the last we see of him doing what he's become so well known for ever since the first 'Taken' film a decade ago. And if that's really the case, then I gotta say that he goes out with a pretty ridiculous yet fun bang with this film! He's at his usual best, and there was surprisingly an abundance of dark humor throughout as the film continues to poke fun at the increasing body count in one of the most unique and off-color ways I've seen. It felt very much in the vein of a Coen Brothers or Fargo-style film. Overall, I'd say it's actually one of Neeson's better action films in a while, so considering he's been at this for a while and it may be his last, it felt surprisingly funny and fresh, which was enough to help elevate it from feeling like the usual fare he's been offering us with some of his other action films.… Expand

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Rebecca31Feb 23, 2019

A remake of the 2014 Norwegian film In Order of Disappearance, Hans Petter Moland has returned to direct Cold Pursuit. Snow plough driver and citizen of the year Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson) is your average family man, living the simple lifeA remake of the 2014 Norwegian film In Order of Disappearance, Hans Petter Moland has returned to direct Cold Pursuit. Snow plough driver and citizen of the year Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson) is your average family man, living the simple life with his wife (Laura Dern) in Kehoe. So when his son is brutally murdered by drug dealers no one really expects quiet Nels to do anything about it. But as we all know this is Liam Neeson and you don't need me to tell you what happens to anyone who messes with his family.

Alright I know this all sounds familiar (yes I'm looking at you Taken and pretty much every other Liam Neeson film in the last ten years). It's been done before but are we bored with it? No, of course not. A revenge thriller will always bring in a crowd and under normal circumstances Liam Neeson will also bring in his fanbase. The internet may be done with Liam Neeson but if you enjoy action films at all then Cold Pursuit is not to be missed. Quirky and reminiscent of The Coen Brothers the most obvious being Fargo. It finds the perfect balance between action and dark humour. It's funny and it's violent, it also benefits hugely from having the original director take control of this remake. One by one Neeson starts taking out the people responsible for his son's death eventually directing him to a drug lord known as "Viking" (Tom Bateman). Bateman plays Viking with the chaotic energy of a crazed gangster, whose next move is extremely unpredictable creating a constant sense of unease whenever he is onscreen. As each and every supporting character is introduced they get more ludicrous, a lot of these generic revenge stories often have boring and forgettable supporting characters with all the effort put into the main character but Cold Pursuit breaks this trend and is clearly better for it. Unlike the majority of Neeson's previous action films Cold Pursuit shifts a lot of the focus towards the other characters in the movie, sure Liam is the main plot point but the supporting cast push this film away from just being another generic revenge thriller. So what are you waiting for, you need a film to check out this weekend right? Award season is just about finished so there's no better film to see than Cold Pursuit. Highly recommended.… Expand

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NShep53Feb 10, 2019

More "Walk Among the Tombstones" than "Taken". Liam Neeson isn't in it as much as I would like, but it is an overall enjoyable film.

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TrevaFeb 10, 2019

Cold Pursuit is unlike most of what Liam Neeson has done before. It is a black comedy, more akin to Three Billboards and Fargo than, for example, the Taken franchise movies. One ruthless, uncaring mistake by a gang tears an average workingCold Pursuit is unlike most of what Liam Neeson has done before. It is a black comedy, more akin to Three Billboards and Fargo than, for example, the Taken franchise movies. One ruthless, uncaring mistake by a gang tears an average working man's family apart and starts an avalanche of killings in the snows around Denver, Colorado, in the height of winter. On the way, it has a bit to say about bad choices, karma, racism and even free trade. Very funny, very black, and very violent, it features some very interesting performances, too.… Expand

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namelessFeb 9, 2019

If you like Liam Neeson's current crop of movies than you will like this one. It has interesting twists and turns that keeps one wondering how everything will connect. It feels a bit transplanted, it wants to be a Cohen Brothers movie butIf you like Liam Neeson's current crop of movies than you will like this one. It has interesting twists and turns that keeps one wondering how everything will connect. It feels a bit transplanted, it wants to be a Cohen Brothers movie but lacks the emotional thread that makes their movies work. There are some serious casting problems. At times it felt like many of there were "acting". It is entertaining. I read the reviews and was a bit hesitant to go but then noticed how the reviews took a nosedive after his interview problems. Definitely a bias there, just check the date of when the professionals submitted their reviews and you see what I mean.… Expand

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buddhalouFeb 10, 2019

So, my buddy and I went expecting something along the lines of 'Taken on Ice'. How wrong we were. We both have the tendency to laugh at what others may deem inappropriate times, so the first couple of times we chuckled, we assumed that wasSo, my buddy and I went expecting something along the lines of 'Taken on Ice'. How wrong we were. We both have the tendency to laugh at what others may deem inappropriate times, so the first couple of times we chuckled, we assumed that was the case. However, it started to dawn on us that the laughs were intentional and we had stumbled into a dark comedy - a genre I truly enjoy. I'm not going to tell you it was a great movie, but I was pleasantly surprised and entertained.… Expand

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garethvkFeb 13, 2019

Nels Coxman (Liam Neeson) is a simple man who spends his days clearing the roads in a remote Colorado Ski Town and spends his days with his wife and his son. Nels is so unassuming that when he is awarded Citizen of the Year he states thatNels Coxman (Liam Neeson) is a simple man who spends his days clearing the roads in a remote Colorado Ski Town and spends his days with his wife and his son. Nels is so unassuming that when he is awarded Citizen of the Year he states that there are others far more worthy and fusses over getting dressed up to accept the award and make a speech.
When his son is found dead of a Heroin overdose; Nels is not willing to accept that his son was a user even though this puts tremendous strain on his marriage and has taken Nels to consider suicide. At his worst moment he learns that his son’ co-worker was involved with some shady dealing and that his son was likely collateral damage from the criminal elements involved.

With a new found sense of purpose: Nels embarks on a quest to find the truth and avenge his son’s death no matter the consequences.

One would think that “Cold Pursuit” is a standard revenge film but it unexpectedly changes direction shortly after Nels starts exacting his revenge. The film transforms into a Dark Comedy of sorts as characters get a Title Screen when they are killed many of which have a morbid humor to them. The film even takes the bold step of moving away from Neeson for a good third of the film and putting the emphasis on other characters from rival crime organizations to the Sherriff and his eager Detective (Emmy Rossum).

As such the film is not what you expect as although there is plenty of action at times; it is a Dark Comedy with dramatic elements. It is more in line of what you might expect at a Film Festival from an Indie studio versus a major studio release.

As such fans of Neeson may be disappointed in seeing a departure from the type of films they have come to expect from him in recent years while others may embrace the quirky nature of the film.

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Compi24Feb 20, 2019

At first glance, "Cold Pursuit" appears to be the kind of typical, white bread vengeance thriller film you'd expect from the genre. "Liam Neeson seeks vengeance on the people that killed one of his loved ones," after all, isn't necessarily aAt first glance, "Cold Pursuit" appears to be the kind of typical, white bread vengeance thriller film you'd expect from the genre. "Liam Neeson seeks vengeance on the people that killed one of his loved ones," after all, isn't necessarily a very original premise for a film. But for Hans Petter Moland, writer-director of the Norwegian film this is based on, this is no ordinary actioner. Indeed, its the refreshingly cheeky, weird, and wry tone in play throughout this film that makes it different from every other film of the same ilk. Toss in some genuinely interesting plotting work and a handful of engaging action scenes, and you get a worthwhile cinematic experience.… Expand

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GinaKFeb 14, 2019

Liam Neeson soldiers through Cold Pursuit in stoic fashion. What saves the film is that all the other characters are more interesting and fun to watch than he is – the police, the “bad guys” (and there were plenty of them), along with “theLiam Neeson soldiers through Cold Pursuit in stoic fashion. What saves the film is that all the other characters are more interesting and fun to watch than he is – the police, the “bad guys” (and there were plenty of them), along with “the good guys” (the Indians, old friends of Neeson/Coxsman, and even the hotel staff). The humor (especially when various deaths were “commemorated” on screen) helped too. But the film was dead emotionally, and it was only Neeson’s and most of the rest of the actors’ likability that held things together. If you can, see the original (In Order of Disappearance with Stellan Skarsgård), and you will probably wonder why the director felt he had to make this movie again.… Expand

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Davrosdaleks1Feb 11, 2019

In Cold Pursuit, based on the Norwegian film Krafitidioten or, as it is known in the US, In Order of Disappearance starring Stellan Skarsgard, Liam Neeson is a hard-working, respectable member of the community and runs his own snow plowIn Cold Pursuit, based on the Norwegian film Krafitidioten or, as it is known in the US, In Order of Disappearance starring Stellan Skarsgard, Liam Neeson is a hard-working, respectable member of the community and runs his own snow plow business. His life is turned upside down when his son is murdered, resulting in him going on a quest of vengeance. This seems like a traditional Neeson revenge/action flick. It definitely starts like one. However, what develops is a pretty entertaining dark comedy. Cold Pursuit is this decade's Fargo.

A big issue with revenge/crime films is that they often feel by-the numbers. This one keeps things lively. There are many surprisingly clever little actions or bits of dialogue. The movie features a wide cast of unique and interesting characters. In the middle, Neeson is missing for large periods of time, but you'll like the others enough that it doesn't matter. The cast is great all across the board. There are just too many great performances to all individually focus on. Though particular notice should be given to Murder on the Orient Express' Tom Bateman, who always steals the scene as as an odbball control freak/vegan mob boss, and Tom Jackson as a contrasting mob boss in a more controlled, but emotional performance.

Film looks great. The movie mostly takes place in a snowy Colorado resort town and the parts out in nature are just breathtaking. There is a particular repeated visual throughout this movie that is really clever and ties the whole thing together. The movie also has great filming locations; some really eye-catching buildings here.

Biggest weak point is that running at almost 2 hrs. the movie is longer than it needed to be. Some of the moments feel a little too movie-ish and unnatural. Good thing is that Neeson does the same angry but measured tough guy routine that he does so well. Bad thing is that it's the exact same routine he has does several times.

As I said, this is like Fargo. If you don't want things getting too dark, this isn't for you. But if you want something Cohen Brothers/Tarantinoesque than you'll probably like this.… Expand

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BerikMar 3, 2019

For anyone expecting an action movie like taken because Liam Neeson is in this movie, you'll be surprised. This is a silly movie about silly people doing silly stuff for silly reasons in a silly town. And it's pretty darn entertaining.

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lcamoviereviewsApr 19, 2019

It’s that time of year again. A Liam Neeson lead action thriller. But, this is not what I was expecting. The trailer made this look like another run of the mill, Neeson lead film. Not that there is anything wrong with that cause I am a bigIt’s that time of year again. A Liam Neeson lead action thriller. But, this is not what I was expecting. The trailer made this look like another run of the mill, Neeson lead film. Not that there is anything wrong with that cause I am a big fan of his films. The structure of this film and how it plays out is actually something completely different then his other revenge like films. The film opens with Neeson’s character, Neil Coxman, a snowplow driver working the streets in the cold but actually quite beautiful Kehoe in the Rocky Mountains. Laura Dern plays his wife, whose role here is very short lived and disappears about a half hour to forty five minutes into the film, never to be seen again. Neil wins the award for “Citizen of the Year”, but shortly after, his son is kidnapped after working a shift at the airport and is later found dead in the middle of downtown Denver. Once Neil and his wife are told their son has died of a drug overdose, Neil is already suspicious. He is sure that his son was not a druggie. His wife does not take things well and eventually leaves him. This is where the film picks up steam as Neeson receives information about what happened to his son and begins hunting down each person. This leads to some great, actual comedic like sequences of him toying with these men before he ultimately kills them. I thought this was a great touch and was really surprised by the darker humor throughout this film. Even the film ends on a dark humor moment that fits perfectly. The structure of this film is also quite well done. For about a half hour, we get Neeson hunting and killing lots of men to try and get info leading to the big man in charge, but what’s nice here is we get plenty of scenes with the film’s villain, played by Tom Bateman. It allows you to get to know the dirt bag behind it all and see just how bad of a person he really is. One of the biggest jokes or shall I say, running moments through the film is after each person’s death, we are treated to a title card of their name with some music. Quite the nice touch. The action sequences are well done and the dark humor is quite good. I was really glad this film was different then Neeson’s previous work. I thought we were getting another “Taken” or “Run all Night”, but this is far from it. It is a enjoyable film that has just the right amount of action and humor. Liam Neeson hits another home-run

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LamontRaymondFeb 8, 2019

One of the craziest, funniest revenge flicks I've ever seen. Definitely check your "plot hole" radar at the door. There are so many through lines in this sucker, it's sometimes too much, but there are so many likable element to it, you canOne of the craziest, funniest revenge flicks I've ever seen. Definitely check your "plot hole" radar at the door. There are so many through lines in this sucker, it's sometimes too much, but there are so many likable element to it, you can forgive minor inconsistencies.… Expand

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SERG12341May 6, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie I loved it ! When I watched the film in a whole can say that Liam Neeson well played in this movie . I can't even understand why the Viking who's playing Tom Bateman is showing off , why and why he's the boss . In the end I want to say that the movie is fantastic !… Expand

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MarkHReviewsFeb 19, 2019

“Cold Pursuit” works at a lot of levels – on the ground, on mountain passes, in the air (the hang glider, really?!). It’s also a dark, sophisticated send-up of the revenge genre. With a title presumably inspired by the trope that “revenge“Cold Pursuit” works at a lot of levels – on the ground, on mountain passes, in the air (the hang glider, really?!). It’s also a dark, sophisticated send-up of the revenge genre. With a title presumably inspired by the trope that “revenge is a dish best served cold,” this film starts out as an exercise in paint-by-numbers, but then veers off the guardrails into something much more interesting.

As Nels Coxman, Liam Neeson appears arthritically convincing as a 66-year-old action figure (“Taken,” “Taken 2,” if only there had been “the road not taken”). Coxman is a simple man. His Open Road snowplow business makes travel between Kehoe, Colorado and the outside world generally passable. He’s even named “Man of the Year” for his efforts. When his son is murdered by minions from a Denver drug gang, Coxman goes totally off the rails, murdering three drug runners complicit in the act and picking a fight with the drug lord himself. There’s no establishment of how Coxman has developed his sudden prowess in fights or with firearms. (I relied on the new Captain Marvel trailer for inspiration.) Neeson makes up for these oversights by brooding persuasively.

Eventually, though, this film evolves from a formulaic revenge story to a dark comedy. The first clue is that after the first death, a card pops up, joltingly, with the name of the deceased, his nickname and a cross above the writing. The process is repeated with each new killing. After a particularly brutal showdown, there are more than a dozen names on the screen. The genre-bending doesn’t end there. In a resort hotel, a menacing gangster growls about what he might do to the hotel employee who has displeased him – with his brutal comments on Yelp. When Coxman’s young abductee requests a bedtime story, Coxman obligingly lies quietly beside his captive, reading the child the sales brochure for a new snowplow he recently purchased. At the end of the film, the cast is listed “in order of disappearance.”

This last bit is a deep bow to the original source material: the Norwegian film “In Order of Disappearance” (2014) starring Stellan Skarsgard. Much of the film has a Scandinavian sensibility, particularly since Norwegian director Hens Petter Moland has directed this film as well as the original.

“Cold Pursuit” is refreshing, sometimes exhilarating and a totally unexpected departure from the revenge genre. If “Taken” and “Fargo” had a lovechild, and the Coen brothers acted as midwives, this might be that movie. But be forewarned: there’s a lot more blood in “Cold Pursuit” than that wood chipper ever generated.… Expand

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d0vla11Mar 17, 2019

Good music, good humour, acting solid, story a bit strange but still works till the end. Watch this one at home!

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doctor_robotFeb 8, 2019

i have not seen this version yet. i like the original quite a bit, and have a feeling that i am going to like this one, as well. but i am predicting a lot of "agenda" reviews to start pouring in. so sad.

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Meth-dudeAug 12, 2020

"Cold Pursuit" was quite the surprise. With solid action sequences, beautiful cinematography, surprisingly funny moments and decent acting performances, you won't be bored. If you're in the mood for a darkly funny and entertaining action"Cold Pursuit" was quite the surprise. With solid action sequences, beautiful cinematography, surprisingly funny moments and decent acting performances, you won't be bored. If you're in the mood for a darkly funny and entertaining action movie, you might end up enjoying it.… Expand

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robomartionJun 11, 2022

Good movie. You won't get it until the movie ends but once you get it you get it.