Winter
An altogether astonishing film, not in the least because Winter’s Bone lives up to the hype—or so nearly that it makes no difference. And no one is more surprised than I. When I read the plot synopsis—17-year-old Ozark girl out to find her missing meth-cooking/drug-dealing/bail-jumping father (dead or alive) to save what passes for the old homestead—I can’t say it occurred to me that this was what I’d been waiting for. (Upon reflection, I doubt such a scenario would make a list of top 10,000 things I’d like to see.) A bare reading of the premise does not represent the film, nor does it begin to convey the tone.
Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress
The fear in this film is palpable, further driving the mystery. There are so many unforgettable scenes, in which I found my heart racing at not knowing what was about to happen, that I found myself forgetting to breathe.
Michael Smith, Tulsa World
Duration: 100 min
Dialogue: English
Subtitles: Swedish
Age limit: K15
