Review of Cold War (2018) by Brent_Marchant — 24 Jan 2019
A gorgeous, sublimely cool story of troubled romance set against the backdrop of Communist era Poland. Beautifully shot in black and white, this bittersweet tale pays fitting homage to European art films of the 1950s and '60s with a narrative somewhat reminiscent of the French drama "Betty Blue" (1986).
However, after a strong beginning, the picture begins to meander somewhat toward the middle, as if the director didn't quite know how to bridge the opening to a conclusion that he already had in mind.
It feels like all the makings of a great film are here but that they don't quite gel as well as they might have in the finished product. See it for the gorgeous cinematography and the outstanding performance of Joanne Kulig, but don't be surprised if you feel like you come away from it somewhat unsatisfied.
This review of Cold War (2018) was written by Brent_Marchant on 24 Jan 2019.
Cold War has generally received very positive reviews.
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