Liam Neeson rose to fame for his participation in Schindler’s List in 1993. But it was not until the mid-2000s, and at more than 50 years old, that he established himself as an action movie star. After starring in the trilogy Relentless Searchin 2019 he took the lead in the remake from a Nordic cult film.
Nels Coxman, a snowplow driver in the Rocky Mountains, is named “Citizen of the Year” in his town. However, when his son dies from a heroin overdose, Nels suspects that it was actually a mafia-linked murder. In search of answers, he begins to eliminate the gang members one by one. This is: Cold Pursuit.
Although the footage continues with the archetype of an apparently calm and harmless subject who transforms into an unparalleled serial killer, the difference with similar films lies in the use of black humor and strange character quirks.
As mentioned, the film is a new version of a thriller European cult starring Stellan Skarsgård. Originally titled as The power idiot (In Order of Disappearance), was directed by Hans Petter Moland who was responsible for making both the Norwegian and the North American film.
As often happens, the new tape did not surpass the original. On site Rotten Tomatoeswhile The power idiot remains with 86% approval, Cold Pursuit it barely reached 68%. Among the criticisms of the second installment, you can read:
“It seems like the director enjoys laboriously killing off his characters more than delivering jokes.”
Ben Sachs, Chicago Reader.
“It offers something for everyone: a touch of psychological drama, suspense, action, violence and, above all, humor.”
Jesús Palacios, Fotogramas.
“A film that’s quite content with its quirky crime novel setting, making it a completely bizarre black comedy.”
Andrew Gaudion, VultureHound.
In summary, although it is not the thriller The most impressive and transcendental action film of the decade, it can be enjoyed for its bizarre humor, ingenious kills and chase sequences.
To enjoy Cold Pursuitalso titled in Mexico simply as Revengeyou can find it available through Netflix and Disney+.
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