
There was a warm response to Cold War, which scored 88.21 per cent. Some comments:
- “A brilliant film in every way. Superb.”
- “Perfect piece of film-making.”
- “One of the best films I’ve ever seen. Spirited, visually beautiful, so moving.”
- “By far the best film of the season.”
- “Best film this season. Refreshing to see a film in b/w.”
- “Atmospheric and enchanting. Wonderful black and white.”
- “Loved the black and white, the cinematography and the music – dark and romantic.”
- “An outstanding film, sad and beautiful in equal measure. Atmospheric and evocative of its time and place,”
- “Such a beautiful film. Wonderful performance by all. The music is so good! Excellent story.”
- “Excellent film – a gripping love story with fine performances by the two leading actors and great cinematography.”
- “Beautiful composition, lighting and music. Truly a warm, lovely film.”
- “I loved it – the music, acting and the theme – very moving and poignant.”
- “Loved everything about it!”
- “Very enjoyable – though sad! – Liked the way the scenes faded out – good Jazz!”
- “Cinematography excellent. Music excellent,”
- “Fantastic, evocative and atmospheric.”
- “A-ma-zing!!! Fabulous story, acting, music.”
- “Really, really enjoyed it – superb photography.”
- “Well deserved Oscar nomination.”
- “Great score – disjointed story.”
- “Sometimes just a bit melodramatic.”
- “Enjoyed the black and white, the music, the acting, otherwise a bit tortuous!”
- “Loved the singing and the dancing and photography. Not enjoyed as much as Ida.”
- “Lovely music and cinematography but ending a bit disappointing.”
- “Looked good, but emotionless.”
- “Epic love story? Epic political drama? I don’t know, and neither did the director.”
- “Not believable. Corny and shallow. Like 9 1/2 Weeks transported to 1950s!”
- “Tedious.”
- “Sad – again!”