The Cold Season

By Chris Barsanti

Just when you start worrying about the state of American movies, and wondering whether the business is going to swandive into irrelevance, along comes something as vital and jolting as Frozen River. [19 September 2008]

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Frozen River

By J.M. Suarez

By the time there’s a crack in the river, it’s clear that something has to give in both Ray and Lila’s lives. [10 February 2009]

Frozen River

By Cynthia Fuchs

Too often burdened by its own symbolism, Frozen River is buoyed by Melissa Leo's nuanced performance. [1 August 2008]

Melissa Leo is all dressed up, for a change — and with some place to go [16 February 2009]

Odd little tale sneaks in a bit of a thriller [10 February 2009]

‘Miracle at St. Anna,’ ‘Frozen River’ two of 2008’s best