Wind River
POSTED BY: JEWELSTAITEFAN
UPDATED: Thursday, March 7, 2019 07:26
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Elizabeth Olsen continues to shine, more so outside superhero fliks. Is she selecting these, her agent, or luck?
The script alone could not have revealed how well it would turn out. The performances, the scoring, the cinematography, the pacing, the transitions and editing, all complementing each other.
The story is either true or based on actual events. When the synopsis of FBI Agent pursues murder on Indain Reservation, some cliches may come to mind. Whatever similar tones or concepts come up, Wind River leaves all that in the dust.
The entire cast of Wind River seems to be selected flawlessly. Tantoo Cardinal and Graham Greene also worked together in a little show called Dances With Wolves. And after further thought, recalled that Olsen and Renner also worked on Comic Verse films.
For Oscar consideration, only Supporting Actress category lacks a valid nominee - merely due to the lack of meat or size of the roles in the story. I would be very satisfied if Wind River was nominated in many categories.
The nuances and subtleties impressed me. And if the pace seems to be slowing, pay attention.
I also wondered if my familiarity with cool air, snowmobiles made me more comfortable with the storytelling. I am curious if other viewers not as familiar with these situations can relate as well to the story.
I can only recall one item which seemed unexplained, and I'll have to review it later. Everything else was wrapped up well.
The Discussion Thread:
http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?tid=62087
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Had intended to mention that I did not see Greg Edmondsen in the credits. Had suspected he would be, due to many score passages in the film.
If you are wondering if this film is recommended, I say this:
If you are jonesing for a fix of CGI, this is not it.
If you need blue screen scenes or nonstop superhero violence, this is not it.
If you want compelling story enveloped in engrossing cinematic storytelling, this is what you should see.
Bonus that it's based on actual events.
Also, I will need to revisit my Best Films of 2017 List.
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Quote:I thought it a very good film. But it is possible I am enamored of Elizabeth Olsen. The setting is Wyoming.
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sounds like it could be a good film. I will keep an eye out for it at the end of the year at my local library.
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Quote:Lots of snow. You could make yourself to home.
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:I thought it a very good film. But it is possible I am enamored of Elizabeth Olsen. The setting is Wyoming.
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sounds like it could be a good film. I will keep an eye out for it at the end of the year at my local library.
Don't know that name but I do like Tantoo Cardinal and Graham Greene. Should be beautiful being set in Wyoming.
And Jeremy Renner does a very good job of not showboating, just playing the roles straight, solid, down-to-earth. Except when he must be a superhero.
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Everyone I know that has seen it has raved about it. I just might see this one in the theater.
And I hate going out to the theater.
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Quote:I'm sorry. I should have mentioned that.
Originally posted by Moose:
Everyone I know that has seen it has raved about it. I just might see this one in the theater.
And I hate going out to the theater.
Wind River has more power on the big screen. Some scenes might seem less fitted on small screen. I'd suggest not sitting in the front rows of the theater - have good view of the whole width of the screen.
There was plenty of beauty to revel in. Close up and wide shot. Very glad I saw it in cinema. Watching again will remind me of what I experienced.
Thinking about the snow cinematography on big screen, I realize similarity to Hateful 8, Jane Got a Gun. Maybe Fargo.
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In fact the Fargo parallels might be greatest all around, replacing the Minnesota dialect with subscripted Native Americans (Arapahoe IIRC).
I could have mentioned I was a little struck, not quite stunned, with the scenes between FBI (Olsen) and Fish & Wildlife (Renner) until
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at least the second body is found.
The nuance, subtle traversing of levels and layers of conversational topography just impressed me. This must be the script, but they played very well. The "fish out of water" cliche was masterfully navigated and negotiated. Now I kinda want to see it again. Hope I'm not saying too much.
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Quote:I was a bit captivated by Elizabeth Olsen in Martha Marcy May Marlene (with Sarah Paulson), but had seen her in something before that, to get my antennae up. Have tried to catch her whenever since then. Glad she got some $ and exposure in Avengers, but she didn't get much screen time. She can carry a film, like few others can hope to. Hope to see her in many more headlining roles, and expect her to collect Oscars.
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:Don't know that name but I do like Tantoo Cardinal and Graham Greene. Should be beautiful being set in Wyoming.
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:I thought it a very good film. But it is possible I am enamored of Elizabeth Olsen. The setting is Wyoming.
Originally posted by Brenda:
Sounds like it could be a good film. I will keep an eye out for it at the end of the year at my local library.
Posting about this movie and recalling it so much, want to go watch it again. Feels like I've seen it twice, but pretty sure it's only been one viewing. Should absorb Renner more this time.
Wonder if there was foreshadowing that I missed.
I've been considering starting a discussion thread for this film, it would be spoilery for those not already have seen it.
The discussion would not be about hidden meanings, mysteries in the plot, story, or unanswered questions. There were not many of those.
The discussion would be about script, lines, portrayals, looks, expressions. Why did they not say this, that, the obvious other, why the lines and cadence were right for that character, that situation, that interaction, why too much would have derailed the progress, partnership, why a captivating look was used instead of words.
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I've had several people tell me it's basically "Longmire on the big screen".
I like Longmire, so that's a plus for me.
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Quote:Never heard of Longmire. Looks like it's a non-broadcast series. Might need to look further into this.
Originally posted by Moose:
I've had several people tell me it's basically "Longmire on the big screen".
I like Longmire, so that's a plus for me.
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