Review of Winter's Bone (2010) by Wxwax — 24 Nov 2010
The modern hillbilly doesn't make moonshine. He lives in poverty-stricken places like the Ozarks and cooks meth for his money. He lives in a paranoid, violent world where everyone's related and all live by a social code that excludes the law and outsiders.
Director Debra Granik creates a viscerally real setting as she tells the story of a girl who has to challenge this social order to save her family. Jennifer Lawrence, outstanding in the lead role, is supported by uniformly strong performances and writing.
Winter's Bone isn't a lot of laughs but it's one of the best movies of the year.
This review of Winter's Bone (2010) was written by Wxwax on 24 Nov 2010.
Winter's Bone has generally received very positive reviews.
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