The quiet family life of Nels Coxman, a snowplow driver, is upended after his son’s murder. Nels begins a vengeful hunt for Viking, the drug lord he holds responsible for the killing, eliminating Viking’s associates one by one. As Nels draws closer to Viking, his actions bring even more unexpected and violent consequences, as he proves that revenge is all in the execution.
Cold Pursuit(Cold Pursuit (2019), 2019) follows the story of Nels Coxman, a quiet snowplow driver whose life is shattered when his son is murdered. Driven by grief and a thirst for vengeance, Nels embarks on a quest to dismantle the drug cartel he believes is responsible.
While the premise might sound like a typical action-revenge flick, Cold Pursuit sets itself apart by exploring deeper themes:
- Revenge and its consequences: The film delves into the cyclical nature of violence and how seeking revenge can have unintended and devastating consequences. As Nels eliminates members of the cartel, his actions ignite a chain reaction of violence that spirals out of control.
- Grief and coping mechanisms: We see Nels grapple with the overwhelming grief of losing his son. His journey is a raw depiction of how grief can manifest in destructive ways and the struggle to find a path towards healing.
- Justice vs. vengeance: Cold Pursuit blurs the lines between seeking justice and pursuing personal vengeance. It raises questions about the effectiveness of traditional justice systems and the moral complexities of taking the law into one’s own hands.
