Thematically, Cold Blue Eternal covers a lot of bases. I have never seen a director who can change tone and mood of the film, in a matter of seconds. This film is an emotional roller coaster until the very ending from fear to frustration to anger to sadness to happiness, and back again. Be prepared to experience a different kind of film that is not the random, run-of-the-mill indie flick. Unfortunately, today, most indie flicks have become about as predictable as most Hollywood movies, but Cold Blue Eternal definitely delivers the goods in terms of expecting the unexpected. The director/writer, Ian J. Keeney uses his talent of imagery and music to great effect in this film. Many indie films that get a wide release usually have a "tinny" sound, but not here. The soundtrack becomes another character, in a way, and it guides the audience along through this emotional intensity. But the real stars of this film, are the stars! This cast is brilliant. Todd Pate delivers a breakthrough, ironic performance, and he has great support from this young cast, namely Vicky Pezza and Kevin O'Heron. Todd, as well as Arnold A. Sidney Jr. (who plays his friend and accident attorney, Carl), both appeared in Ian's excellent film, "The Secret", which is on par with this film. I would implore any indie fan who enjoys CBE, to pick up "The Secret" and see the two as a double feature. Both films are set to impress, you may not understand everything going on in the first viewing, but they are mystery stories that get even better with age. If I can make one more comment about this stellar cast, I have to give a nod to Noah Forrest who plays Stavros in this film. Stavros is a quirky character that would fit perfectly in a Coen Brother's film. If I ask the filmmakers anything, please give Stavros his own film. He provides much needed comic relief in CBE, and I would love to see him get his own pic ala "Big Lebowski". In closing, I saw Cold Blue Eternal with an excited crowd, at a Hurricane Sandy fund-raiser. Every dollar of the film went to charity, so I wish to thank the filmmakers, the producers, the cast and crew for not only giving us an intense independent film experience, but also giving back to those who need it most.
