So Cold Mountain.....
This film was extremely good, I was pleasantly surprised by how good it was, the acting by Nicole Kidman (Ada), Jude Law (Inman) and Renee Zellweger (Ruby) was outstanding. I understand why Zellweger got an Oscar nomination for her performance, however I am a bit astounded that Kidman did not receive one as she was phenomenal!
The story follows the love of Ada and Inman as after only just meeting they're separated by the American civil war which Inman leaves to fight in. Ada then has to continue with running her house and farm which becomes difficult after her father dies. She starts to have a breakdown and barely eats or goes out and makes not attempt to continue with the farm as she has little knowledge on how to run it. Meanwhile at war Inman continues fighting for 3years straight, keeping close to him a picture of Ada. He escapes death with by a fine line after being shot in the throat (which in reality he would have died from, but through Hollywood magic he survives). However during his recovery he receives a letter from Ada expressing her downfall and how much she desires to see him. So Inman escapes one night and starts to travel to find her. Although this now puts him in a bad position as becomes a wanted person for leaving his position when fit and well and not returning to war, and is therefore constantly on the run from everyone who could possibly turn him in and kill him. On his return to Ada he stops at many homes looking for a place to sleep at night including Sara (Natalie Portman). Meanwhile Ada gets the help from Ruby with help for running her farm who introduces her to a new way of life and becomes a friend for life; as well as introducing her to her dad and his friends who become an important part of her fate with Inmen.
The film was extremely long but was a good film.
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