Review of Wind River (2017) by Rebecca31 — 22 Aug 2017

Let me start by saying if Jeremy Renner can win me over in just under two hours then we’ve got a winner here. He was perfect for this type of bitter thriller. Particularly against Elizabeth Olsen he really does rise to the mark. Olsen isn’t terrible by any means but her character never really did much bar showing up, reading her lines and going home. Well done you, at least you tried.

An FBI agent teams up with a local hunter to investigate a murder on a Native American reservation. With Taylor Sheridan, the writer of Sicario and Hell or High Water you’re left with the same type of highly atmospheric slow builder. Incredibly tense and interspersed with scenes of shocking violence. You’ll be on the edge of your seat. A brilliantly told story, it’s dark, depressing and is likely to get a reaction from most people. If you like Fargo or Nocturnal Animals then this is right up your street. Highly recommended.