Cold Mountain is haunted by the earmarks of a TV mini-series, namely, a gooey romance set against the foggy and smoky backdrop of war. Jude Law and Nicole Kidman give strong performances, and of note is the acting debut of Detroit darling Jack White of the White Stripes. White composed a couple of songs he sings in the blockbuster flick. For his five minutes, he fares well. Overall, the film is good for what it is: a melodramatic epic.
