"Impresses with spot-on performances, perfect-pitch dialog and an
overall sense that something bad might happen at any moment, unless
something worse hapens first."
"Cook County is a class act, representing the classless and lawless
with insight and precision that has both local and global relevance."
"The director delivers a disturbing portrait of the meth problems
that have ravaged America in general and rural towns in particular."
"Pome's work with his actors is formidable, and the movie is shot
and cut with acclaim-worthy confidence."
"Excellent...Cook County marks Pomes as a filmmaker with something to
say."
- Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat Gazette ...
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"...an intensely deep look at this American epidemic and how it truly
affects families.... riveting, brilliant performances, cinematography,
and writing make this a film you can’t help but believe in. Anson Mounts
character... truly drives the film. His performance is entrancing!"
"Unblinking, engrossing....Ansons Mount's sinewy Bump is chillingly
persuasive"
"The acting is fantastic! Anson Mount should get a nomination for
this role. He really, really should."