Film2014109 min

Cold in July

Name: Cold in July
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2014
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Michael C. Hall, Don Johnson, Sam Shepard, Vinessa Shaw, Nick Damici

Taste attributes: dramathrillerdetectivecrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyintricatelineargrittyenclosedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalinjustice/tragedy/vengeancerescue/escape/jeopardy

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"How many men can one bullet kill?"

Boxlist takeHeavy and smart: a morally murky thriller, small-scale rather than epic. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

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Synopsis

While investigating noises in his house one balmy Texas night in 1989, Richard Dane puts a bullet in the brain of a low-life burglar. Although he’s hailed as a small-town hero, Dane soon finds himself fearing for his family’s safety when Freddy’s ex-con father rolls into town, hell-bent on revenge.

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