SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Excellent, smart action film.

Absolutely amazing

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

It's always nice when the Canadian government takes a break from funding pretentious art house dramas that no one wants to see, and instead funds something more mainstream. "Cold Blooded" is one such example, and it's not that badly done overall. Being a very low budget production, there are inevitably some flaws. It's clear that the filmmakers didn't quite have enough money to do everything they wanted, from some things in the narrative happening offscreen (one character simply disappears without a trace, for example) to some really low production values. Also, there are some visible plot holes in the script, like the fact that it doesn't occur to the protagonists to summon help by simply pulling a fire alarm.Despite these flaws, the movie is fairly compelling. The movie is never boring (though the first half hour is a tad slow, I admit), managing to generate a reasonable amount of suspense and tension. And there are some violent touches that really pack a considerable punch. If you enjoy independent cinema, and are prepared to get by the low rent feeling of the entire enterprise, you'll probably find this fairly entertaining. Hopefully next time the filmmakers will have more money at their disposal, and can make something even better.

I will be the first to admit that I watched this for Zoie Palmer or at a simpler level Zoie Palmer in a uniform.That aside I was pleasantly surprised as the film was good. Simple as that.Bias aside Zoie Palmer was mesmerising. Subtle and understated where it would have been all to easy to be over the top and I applaud her for that.The other actors turned in solid performances too (yes I was paying attention to them too) .My attention never wandered as so often happens if there's an ipad or some such device within arms reach.Considering this was a low budget affair it stands up well and I hope it gets more attention as it is deserved. Its a cheeky treat of a film and 90 Min's well spent (dont you hate that feeling when you think you wont get that time back again)and I'm pretty sure it wont be the last time I trade in 90 Min's of my life to watch this one.Thumbs up if you have one!

OK I admit to being a Zoie Palmer fan. She is the only reason I tuned into this movie in the first place. The movie is very low budget and I am not sure it is in a good way. The plot is iffy. However you do get to see Palmer in a police uniform being all bad ass so that is a plus. The movie is rather intense and there are plenty of scenes that are very difficult to watch. Palmer gets bloody in this but ***and this is why I put the spoiler tag on this review*** She does live to see end of the movie which is the major reason I give the movie as high a rating as I do. Honestly this movie is only for Zoie Palmer fans with strong stomachs and those who want to see her be all bad ass others can give it a pass. There is not much to see here.

Diamonds. Minimalistic film making that pushes fear through stratified narrative. The stage is set in 15min and the rest is the real time chase. One hour. The acts of brutality are made vivid by the lack of sound effects. You have the expectation and all you are left with is the visual or the threat of it in voice and a cut off shot. Extremely effective. Low light and unbalanced composition with the stark contrast of the world outside the bottle, nail film noir at its core. The cast on this did a phenomenal job-- MacDonald was menacing as the savage veneered in civility and intellect. Robbins plays a likable con seemingly trapped by his own circumstance where ethics are as mutable as survival. Palmer was the glue that held the entire thing together. What I really enjoyed was her ability to demonstrate the panic of unanticipated stakes and shoulder the character through till she meets herself in the mirror again. The entire thing makes you want to watch it one more time for the detail you missed. Great, great job.