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Coldwater
A teenage boy is sent to a juvenile reform facility in the wilderness. As we learn about the tragic events that sent him there, his struggle becomes one for survival with the inmates, counselors, and the retired war colonel in charge.
18 March 1970, North Hollywood, California, USA
23 April 1975, Tucson, Arizona, USA
14 June 1981
August 18, 2014
Grashaw draws out fascinating, textured performances from his cast, notably James C. Burns as the retired marine in charge and Nicholas Bateman as a conflicted trustee.August 15, 2014
It does a lot right, but ultimately it offers little to distinguish itself from countless like-minded stories.August 15, 2014
Teens trapped at the wilderness camp from hell act out in violent ways in a well-intentioned expose that steps on its message.October 28, 2015
A rather classic, but skillfully - and tastefully, despite the graphic content - executed drama that tracks the painful blossoming of maturity during a crisis of authority and morality.August 18, 2014
The horrors in Coldwater continue unchecked for the majority of the movie. It's a very visceral experience, leaving the audience no room to hide from their own discomfort.August 15, 2014
It's a promising topic for a drama, and Greshaw's talented leading man carries it until the filmmaker steals it from him and destroys everything built up in the first hour.August 22, 2014
It's a grim but engaging drama and a first feature from writer/director Vincent Grashaw.September 05, 2014
The film transcends its B-movie template with realistic performances and taut direction, yet never spares the thrills.August 14, 2014
A punishing, predictable drama that's almost rescued by strong acting and good intentions.August 14, 2014
There's a compelling, perhaps important thriller to be made about dark doings at for-profit juvenile detention camps, but "Coldwater" misses the mark.August 18, 2014
The best thing about it is its star, P.J. Boudousqué, who locates a sense of terror and betrayal that the script lacks.August 27, 2014
For a first time feature outing, "Coldwater" is a fine effort from Grashaw, and the setting feels fresh and new. It's an original take on a coming of age, young masculinity tale, but ultimately, it doesn't quite live up to all of its potential