Wordiezett So much average

AutCuddly Great movie! If you want to be entertained and have a few good laughs, see this movie. The music is also very good,

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Loui Blair It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

POGO (PogoNeo) This is a survival zombie picture, a quite slow one, with some action only later on. Of course those who liked this picture will probably say to that, that it is a character driven movie, with emphasis on both known and unknown threats, simply showing day to day survival after a big war somewhere in the future. But if it is suppose not to be an action flick, then why did they put in it that one typical zombie extermination scene? Also: why do they talk so much about means of survival and take care in maintaining order in the group to the degree of keeping reports from scavenger expeditions, and yet they have such holes in their defenses that it just beyond logical comprehension? And how did that lonely survivor was able not only to live outside that group for so long, but also at the same time in such vicinity to them, while staying under their radar? Things like that just show in clear sight, how (unfortunately) bad this movie really isAnd the big plot twist at the end that reveals "the truth", could be the attempt of trying to save the movie by giving also a sense to the whole situation (and specially that other threat that is not named in this short review). But that twist does exactly the opposite, adding more faulty ideas. Because in the end that other (aside zombies) physical threat just does not make any sense. Was that suppose to be a thriller or horror? Sci-fi or fantasy? Or just a waste of film resources and the time of viewers?This is surely not a science fiction movie. Unfortunately that is the problem with IMDb genres system: it does not have a "dystopia" or "apocalyptic" category, and as such often shows as a s-f something that has very little or nothing to do with that genreThis is a European low budget picture that makes the mistakes of a Hollywood big budget B-class movies. It slowly but inevitably degrades to a boring disappointment

Kevin Snelling Wow A film which despite being Spanish with English subtitles, captures the curiosity. It has overtones of being based in a 'D.U.M.B' (deep underground military base) such as the alleged one under 'Dolce' New Mexico, USA and maybe even hints at the supposed return of 'Nibiru'. Did the writer take his inspiration from the World of the : Ufo, Alien involvement and human experimentation, D.U.M.B.S, Nibiru or was this just a straight End of the World flick ? There are even strong overtones of Orwellian 'Big Brother' War propaganda films and the World of the Conspiracy Theorist. By the way as an aside remark - what a great Poster that end scene would make. Was the War not between different country's but between us and an alien race (the Invisibles ???) so many questions! A Great film though my reason for a 9 and not a 10 is that I thought the 'Strangers' zombies ? !!! inclusion was just not necessary and the film could have had less of the daily living scenes and more in a nature of explanatory elements.

kosmasp It's funny that the English title isn't literally, but they opted to go for the more "frightening" DARK hour, instead of the correct COLD hour! But that's just a side note. Back to the movie, that is as I stated in the summary line, a sci-fi story. And I think that it could've been a double episode of the Outer Limits. I don't say it, as a bad thing.I liked the movie. The strange atmosphere, the great actors and a ambiguous ending (you could say that, as I did, or maybe it's crystal clear to you, you have to watch it and tell for yourself) all combined to a great whole. And although it is quite unique, something was missing, but I couldn't tell you what, for me to like it even more ...

Coventry The tone and setting of "The Cold Hour" will instantly remind you of such genre milestones as George Romero's "Day of the Dead", Danny Boyle's "28 Days Later" and Ridley Scott's "Alien", but in his directorial debut, Elio Quiroga nevertheless manages to develop a very personal and unique atmosphere. This is more than just post-apocalyptic survival horror, it's a truly courageous drama that gathers relatively many characters in a very limited number of locations. And even though "The Cold Hour" introduces no less than TWO different types of hostile monsters, the battles against them are only secondary to the character drawings and the often complex relationships & vulnerable understanding between the 9 members of the underground community. The events that put them in this precarious situation are never properly explained, but the protagonists presumably are survivors of a devastating nuclear war that made it nearly impossible to live on the surface. Chemical warfare turned the majority of the population into contagious zombies, the Strangers, that wander around the surface and simply touching them is enough to transform into one yourself. Still, the bravest leaders of the group occasionally have to leave their underground lair in search for food and medication. The Invisibles form another and even greater danger, as they're ghosts that hunt once a day – during the titular cold hour – and spread frosty terror. There are a lot of things going on in "The Cold Hour", but there's very little on screen action or bloodshed. Still, the film doesn't feature a single boring moment as Elio Quiroga puts the emphasis on slowly brooding fear and desperation. You quickly develop sympathy & compassion for the identifiable characters and hope that at least some of them make it out of the adventure alive, but you also realize their chances are extremely slim and as good as hopeless. "The Cold Hour" ends with a, dare I say it, ... brilliant shot that suddenly and completely unanticipated alters everything you think you figured out about the story up until then! Regardless of what your personal opinion is on this shocking twist (either brilliant or disappointing) it definitely clarifies a lot and answers several questions that bothered you during the film. The film is beautifully photographed, with sober and depressing images of the survivor's pitiable living conditions, and the music is often enchanting. The cast is excellent, mainly featuring unknown but professional Spanish players, and even the child-actors were great. Elio Quiroga is currently traveling around the world to proudly present his film at several festivals, so if there's one near you, don't hesitate to see it in the theater. It's one of those films of which the emotional impact is even larger if you catch it on a big screen. Recommended!