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Plot Summary
A snowplow driver whose son was murdered becomes a vigilante seeking revenge against the drug cartel responsible. As he delves deeper into the criminal underworld, his actions inadvertently create a turf war between rival gangs. Caught in the crossfire, he must use his skills and determination to navigate the dangerous landscape and bring the killers to justice.
Critical Reception
Cold Pursuit received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Liam Neeson's performance and the film's dark humor, but criticism directed at its derivative plot and uneven tone. Audiences generally found it to be a satisfying, albeit predictable, action thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its bleakly humorous take on revenge and Liam Neeson's stoic performance.
- Criticized for its formulaic revenge plot and sometimes jarring tonal shifts between violence and dark comedy.
- Seen as a serviceable, if unoriginal, crime thriller with moments of genuine wit.
Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's dark humor, action sequences, and Liam Neeson's signature performance, though some found the plot to be predictable and the violence excessive.
Fun Fact
Cold Pursuit is a remake of the 2014 Norwegian film 'Kraftidioten' (In Order of Disappearance), also directed by Hans Petter Moland and starring Stellan Skarsgård in the lead role.
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