Cold Brook

It's a William Fichtner exercise, written by and directed and starring with Kim Coates, shot around western New York, most recognizably in East Aurora. The cast is good, the buddy part a little overplayed, as though he wanted a buddy flick,then threw in the ghost. Robin Weigert is under utilized, and Harold Perrineau is okay as the ghost slave looking for his home, though why a New Orleans slaver owned land in wny is a minor puzzle. A fun and charming piece, locals will enjoy local touches. Not all it could have been, but watchable. When the ghost puts a stolen deed back in the locked display, it is a reminder that this is a ghost story that will never scare you. The ending seems like an afterthought, with Fichtner and Weigert renewing their vows, though it would be a better written script to have tossed an upcoming anniversary in.... Roger Ebert called it under imagined, which seems apt.

But charming and watchable.

Slow start but hang in there,worth the watch,you'll be glad you did

Suspend your cynicism and expectation of fancy CGI glitz. Enjoy this movie about friendship, small town life and the choices who make us who we are.

It kind of draws you in and keeps you there. The characters are immensely likeable and almost invite you into their town and make you feel welcome. There is humour, curiosity, and it isnt all about the main story. I thought it was about people sticking with people, no matter what, always wanting to believe the best and help. i really enjoyed it, it is difficult to pigeon hole and that is an excellent thing! The production values are very high, it is a well crafted movie. All round, watch it, you will be pleasantly suprised and may feel a little happier in these rather depressing times.

This movie is a pleasure to view. William Fichtner is one of the most under-rated actors of his generation and now with this movie he demonstrates his talent as a director. The friendship between the two leads comes over as very genuine and their disparate family lives adds to the depth of this film. A sleeper gem.