Stone Cold
Stone Cold

Stone Cold

2005Movie87 minEnglish

Jesse Stone is a former L.A. homicide detective who left behind the big city and an ex-wife to become the police chief of the quiet New England fishing town of Paradise. Stone's old habits die hard as he continues to indulge his two favorite things: Scotch whiskey and women. After a series of murders, the first ever in Paradise, and a high school girl is raped he's forced to face his own demons in order to solve the crimes.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Mike MitchellGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Chain, a former Marine, now works as a bounty hunter. When he's hired to bring in a dangerous criminal, he must infiltrate a biker gang and stop a drug trafficking operation before it's too late. The mission forces him to confront his own past and battle a ruthless outlaw leader.

Critical Reception

Stone Cold was largely panned by critics, who found its action sequences uninspired and its plot predictable. While some acknowledged Steve Austin's screen presence, the film struggled to gain traction with audiences and was considered a forgettable entry in the action-comedy genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks originality and relies too heavily on generic action tropes.
  • Steve Austin's performance is a minor highlight, but not enough to save the film.
  • The plot is predictable and fails to offer any compelling twists or character development.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Stone Cold are scarce, but those available indicate a generally negative reception, with viewers often citing a weak script and unengaging action as primary issues.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a straight-to-video release, but was given a limited theatrical run due to the popularity of its star, Steve Austin.

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Reno

Reno

**Serial killer in the Paradise.** A year ago I reviewed the Hallmark's 'Love Comes Softly' film series and I wanted to come up with a different franchise and now I'm here with this cop story. After watching 'Maigret Sets a Trap', I foun...
John Chard

John Chard

I'm a cop. I've been a cop for a long time. I'm good at it. I know how to do this. You don't. Jesse Stone: Stone Cold is directed by Robert Harmon and adapted to teleplay by John Fasano and Michael Brandman from a Robert B. Parker novel....