Review of Cold in July (2014) by Foxgrove — 04 Jul 2014
Disappointing to say the least despite having a trailer which makes it look so exciting. The scenario is very promising, beginning as it does with a house burglary that is not all it seems to be, and one settles down to enjoy what should have been an accomplished thriller.
Unfortunately, edge of seat thrills are what is sadly lacking. Scenes start promisingly enough, but tension is never sufficiently generated and the film sinks under a morass of unfulfilled expectation.
There are twists and turns along the way, but these are not handled skilfully enough to make the film a winner and only a couple of moments come close to creating any kind of frisson. To be fair the last 20 minutes, although very violent, offer some compensation.
Overall, though, one is left feeling well and truly underwhelmed by it all.
This review of Cold in July (2014) was written by Foxgrove on 04 Jul 2014.
Cold in July has generally received positive reviews.
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