Review of Cold in July (2014) by Trailesque — 18 Feb 2022
This well-plotted, Texas-smoked thriller/neo-noir gets off to a strong start. A regular guy (Michael C. Hall) shoots a burglar dead in his home one night, and then the deceased's father (Sam Shepard), recently released from prison, comes around looking for revenge.
But things are not as they appear; the story takes an interesting turn, enemies become allies, and a suave private eye (Don Johnson) gets into the picture. Unfortunately the film is marred by a cheesy soundtrack and a Tinseltown bloodbath finale - I thought they might go for something more nuanced.
Good suspense and fine performances by the leads are the best things about it.
This review of Cold in July (2014) was written by Trailesque on 18 Feb 2022.
Cold in July has generally received positive reviews.
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