'In Cold Light' showcases a Canadian thriller that places strong emphasis on visceral impact over narrative coherence. After her release from prison, Ava wants to lead a straight life but finds herself drawn back into the world of drug dealing through her brother, Tom. The film captures her struggles as she becomes embroiled in a violent criminal underworld. Director Maxime Giroux, in his English-language debut, effectively uses Alberta's scenery to contrast Ava's perilous journey and highlights her complex relationship with her family, especially her father, but leaves certain backstories somewhat unresolved.
In Cold Light prizing visceral impact over narrative clarity sometimes leaves too many unanswered questions, but there isn't much time to criticize while the film races forward.
Ava finds that she cannot escape her brother Tom's drug dealing, and soon she is on the run from a whole gang of vicious criminals.
Monroe has built a fan base from earlier genre pictures; she keeps us engaged with Ava's gritty yet vulnerable persona that makes us care about her survival.
The cinematography of Alberta landscapes gives the film redeeming texture that most drug-and-crime thrillers lack, providing a subtle backdrop to the relentless action.
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