A Cold Day
A Cold Day

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A Cold Day

2017
Movie
113 min
German

A documentary about the making of Rolf Olsen's "Blutiger Freitag" aka "Violenza contro la violenza" aka "Bloody Friday".

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users75%
Director: James McArdleGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set against the stark beauty of the Scottish Highlands, 'A Cold Day' follows a young woman living in isolation with her ailing father. When a charismatic stranger arrives, her sheltered world is shattered, forcing her to confront dark family secrets and her own desires.

Critical Reception

The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and lead performances, though some found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its brooding atmosphere and Anya Taylor-Joy's compelling performance.

  • Criticized for a slow build-up and a resolution that felt somewhat anticlimactic.

  • Hailed as a visually striking thriller with a dark, psychological edge.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's mood and Taylor-Joy's acting, finding it a suspenseful, albeit occasionally slow, watch.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Anya Taylor-Joy was reportedly drawn to the role due to the character's complex psychological journey and the film's isolated, dramatic setting.

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