Cold Pursuit

THE GIST: Nels, as the lone snow-plow driver of a glitzy mountain resort town, knows the area better than anyone. That knowledge, and his hunting skills, will come in handy when he's informed of the death of his only son, murdered by a drug lord. Nels's revenge will know no limits.

Given that this is an action-thriller starring Liam Neeson, who has successfully made a reputation for himself as the vigilante/revenge type, one can pretty much guess that there will be a lot of killing in Cold Pursuit, as well as plenty of posturing and chasing. All those guesses would be correct.

This is obviously a vehicle for the star, but Neeson does a good job and has the requisite gravitas to make it work. Plus, there's an undercurrent of dark humor throughout that helps lift the overall mood.

THE BOTTOM LINE: If almost relentless-action and plentiful killings are your thing, then this is right up your alley. All others should steer clear.

Grade: 6.5