Review of Cold Creek Manor (2003) by Michael M — 17 Jul 2004
Starring: Dennis Quaid, Sharon Stone, Stephen Dorff, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Stewart, and Christopher Plummer.
Directed by Mike Figgis.
Written by Richard Jefferies.
Rated [b]R[/b] (for violence, language and some sexuality).
Running time approximately 1 hour 59 minutes.
I usually say that you can't blame the film because it was marketed by sick, Hollywood producers trying to gain a few extra bucks by making it look more frightening than it actually is. The case with Mike Figgis' [i]Cold Creek Manor[/i], though, is one of disappointment whether one considers the ads or not. I think that, if one is to make a thriller with bad dialogue and cliché characters, one should at least make it fun for the viewer. There's some to like here (the score, Stone's attempt at a comeback, Quaid, etc.), but mostly, I was let down. [b]*1/2 (out of ****) C-[/b].
This review of Cold Creek Manor (2003) was written by Michael M on 17 Jul 2004.
Cold Creek Manor has generally received mixed reviews.
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