In an isolated town in the Ozark Mountains lives a girl, Ree, who in order to save her family’s home must uncover the mystery surrounding her father’s disappearance while facing the hostility of her environment. Sadly, as interesting as the synopsis of Winter’s Bone may sound the movie itself isn’t praise worthy. Perhaps one of the films problems is in the entertainment department. Though the films plot is introduced the direction of it seems very bland. It appears as if the film just doesn’t try to use any other tools to draw the viewer in besides a mystery that is never truly elaborated on, introduction of characters that apparently have no past or occupation in the world of the Ozarks, and the absence of any music (if you don’t count the very briefs scenes of country music bands). The film itself asks the viewer to imply so many things while leaving out so much and doesn’t even really try to make itself an interesting film, unless you happen to like mysteries that are never solved you will most likely enjoy this film. However, if you are not one of these people, and need some explanations for your movies’ characters and a little more background overall I’d advise you most definitely spend your time and money somewhere else.
Overall Rating: D- (only reason this didn’t get an F is because there is a plot)
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