Netflix now streaming 'underrated' Liam Neeson film that's 'better than it has any right to be'

A darkly comedic and gripping action thriller starring Liam Neeson has landed on Netflix, offering a refreshing twist on the genre.

As the winter nights draw in, this revenge film's unique blend of dark humour and intense action makes for a compelling watch.

Available to stream at no extra cost, it's a must-see for Neeson fans eager to see him take on a different type of role.

In Cold Pursuit, a remake of the Norwegian thriller In Order of Disappearance, Neeson plays Nels Coxman, a snowplow driver whose quiet life in Colorado is shattered when his son is killed by a Denver drug cartel, prompting him to seek revenge.

While the plot may seem familiar, critics and fans agree that Cold Pursuit stands out from Neeson's usual blockbuster fare, reports the Irish Star.

Rotten Tomatoes ranks it among the top action films of 2019, with many reviewers praising its distinctive tone.

As Entertainment Weekly notes: "If [Cold Pursuit] sounds like murder-by-numbers Liam Neeson Mad Libs, well, it kind of is. But what sets Cold Pursuit apart from its predecessors is its tone.

"It has the jokey, self-amused vibe of an Elmore Leonard novel or one of those arch, wannabe Tarantino knock-offs that sprouted up like toadstools in the wake of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction and were quickly forgotten.

"It knows exactly what kind of movie it is, but that doesn't stand in the way of it goosing its bloodbath set pieces with irreverent, off-kilter gallows humor."

Empire lauded Cold Pursuit with a four-star rating, commenting: "A typically taciturn turn from Neeson is surrounded by a colourful cast, gallows humour and complete disrespect for cinematic stereotypes. A little bloated, maybe, but deserves kudos for joining the road not Taken."

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