Cold Mountain

A story as old as The Odyssey--an appropriate comparison, given the film's occasional forays into something close to lyricism. It's a story that has been told so many times, but the strength here lies in the performances: strong work by leads Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renée Zellweger, along with a host of actors in supporting roles. The movie runs long, but the story holds your interest most of the way through. Worth a look.