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Canadian films have a reputation for being absolutely awful. Though there's a few exceptions like The Red Violin, and even some cult classics like Cube, most of what the country turns out is insipid garbage. Because of this I was reluctant to go see this film, but I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised.

The Bad: The film is a somewhat slow to get started, and the script in some of the early scenes feels clumsy. Those who are patient with this movie are rewarded, however, as the film finds it's footing around the 30 minute mark and quickly improves.

The Good: Cold Road is realistic, perfectly capturing the creepiness and isolation of Canada's north, and the feeling one gets trying to make their way from one tiny remote community to the next. The heroine is believable, using her brains to survive despite being terrified and alone, and the threat of the man stalking her is intensely relentless.

If you're looking for a high octane / smooth brain Hollywood flick Cold Road isn't for you. It's an intelligent slow burn of a film made on a modest budget but well written, acted, and produced.

Solid, entertaining and highly recommended. Eight stars out of ten.

As a huge fan of Roseanne Supernault, I really wanted to like this movie. Unfortunately, a terrible script made this movie impossible to like. As someone who grew up in the north, like Supernault's character, I found it difficult to believe she would need to stop and map out her trip on a drive back to her home town to see her ailing mother. That was early in the show and the far-fetched scenarios just got worse as the movie progressed - and it was just one unlikely scenario after another. The tension between Supernault's character and her sister seemed unnecessary and added nothing to the story.

I never had time to catch my breath while watching Cold Road. I could feel Tracy's fear as things just keep going wrong as she drives North.

The standoff scene adds another layer to her fear as she realizes that she's not safe even with others around, and she's going to have to rely on herself if she wants to get home.

The ability of the filmmaker to make the audience feel alone and vulnerable through Tracy is nothing short of remarkable, and I wasn't sure which side of the knife's edge the story would end up. Marks from my fingernails are forever etched into the theatre seat's armrests.

The emotional setting of the movie is extremely relatable to anyone who has moved away from home, and the quiet resistance that Tracy conjures from within herself to power through her ordeal is familiar for those who have done long drives at night, but the feeling of being prey adds a new and horrifying layer to the journey.

Love this movie, amazing suspense and loved the characters and the depth. The performances were amazing and this is a must watch! The story follows an indigenous woman driving north to visit her sick mother but, along the way she is stalked by serial killer following her in a truck. Tons of symbolism and depth that makes this heart racing and gut wrenching. A great Canadian film that should be shown In theatres worldwide. Kelvin redvers is an amazing director. His short films are astounding and thoughtful. A fantastic story that highlights the horrors indigenous women face in modern society. Soundtrack was spectacular. 10/10.

Not only did this film touch on the important issue on MMIWG, it also showed the difficult relationship between Indigenous people and the police. Roseanne Supernault's acting was great. We couldn't take our eyes off the screen!

We need more stories of Indigenous issues and people being told by Indigenous directors, writers and actors. The film was suspenseful, and really touched the heart as someone who has also been influenced by MMIWG. It was also pretty relatable. Her complex relationship with her sister really played an important part of the script. Made you understand the characters feelings of loneliness and fight to strengthen the relationship through her fight of survival.