Cold Mountain (DVD, 2004, Special Edition)

Beautifully and poetically written script that is rare in capturing the ugliness that the Civil War was (at home and on the battlefield), rather than using a glossy Hollywood misrepresentation as a backdrop. A Deeply moving tale that does its author proud. The story is at once historical, graphic, hisotically correct, magical and mystical -- a condition well served by the incredible talent and stellar performances of Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Rene Zellwegger. The remarkable supporting cast wraps, like cotton, around the core characters filling the screen and the heart with an incredible story of war,longing and the power and infinity of love.