
When his self-reliant mother dies unexpectedly, Atticus flees deep into the forests surrounding his Catskills home. Wandering the woods in shock, relying on what meager food and shelter he comes across, Atticus' grasp on reality begins to fray. His nerves worn thin, Atticus latches on when he encounters Carter, a scruffy, pot smoking drifter, who lives out of his car and sells handmade necklaces on the festival circuit. A wary alliance forms, with each dependent on the other,... (Full plot summary below)
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When his self-reliant mother dies unexpectedly, Atticus flees deep into the forests surrounding his Catskills home. Wandering the woods in shock, relying on what meager food and shelter he comes across, Atticus' grasp on reality begins to fray. His nerves worn thin, Atticus latches on when he encounters Carter, a scruffy, pot smoking drifter, who lives out of his car and sells handmade necklaces on the festival circuit. A wary alliance forms, with each dependent on the other, but neither sure he is making the right decision.
Leave your thoughts about The Cold Lands.
| RogerEbert.comMatt Zoller SeitzThe Cold Lands is less a story than an experience, and that, as such, anything one might say about it could be considered a spoiler. |
| Chicago ReaderJ. R. JonesWriter-director Tom Gilroy has worked with Yelich previously and makes his youthful character the quiet, watchful center of this 2013 indie drama. |
| New York TimesNicolas RapoldThe Cold Lands feels as if it were just taking hold when it reaches the end of the road. |
| ScreenAnarchyChase WhaleBlink and you'll miss a terrific performance from Lili Taylor. |
| New York Daily NewsJordan HoffmanThe Cold Lands is aimless and dull, but has a rich tone and upstate authenticity. |
| User ReviewJoe MGood if somewhat slow paced movie that really doesn't go anywhere, but that's the point. Extra kudos for the upstate NY setting. |
| User ReviewJulia LThe slow moving pace just didn't pique my interest. I made it half way through before calling it quits. |