Daniel Boyd (1066 KP) rated Wind River (2017) in Movies
Sep 28, 2017
This is a fairly slow burn that focuses mostly on building character arcs and relationships rather than fast paced action. The structure that the movie follows to give the audience context and the backstory of the movie's respective characters though, is extremely effective and well crafted. The movie doesn't treat it's audience like idiots, nor does it act too smart for it's own good.
Renner and Olsen are both fantastic in the two lead roles and are able to make scenes that are purely dialogue focused, engaging and entertaining. I like Jeremy Renner, but when he stars in blockbuster movies like Bourne or Avengers or Mission Impossible, it is easy to forget how good of an actor he really is, in this performance, he does a good job of reminding you of his ability as a performer.
Slight spoilers follow, nothing major, but some might rather not know anything going in, so if that's you stop reading now. Jon Bernthal's cameo towards the end of the movie was such a delight, he is only in the movie for a just shy of ten minutes, but he was fantastic as he always is. That guy is quickly turning into one of my favourite character actors working in Hollywood.
I won't spoil the end of the movie, but I will say that it is extremely satisfying and makes the slow burn leading up to that point totally worth it.
If you are a fan of mystery thrillers and gripping dramatic performances, then go and see this film.
Books Editor (673 KP) shared own list
Sep 28, 2017
From Australia to America, and Bulgaria to Burma, The Telegraph draws on 2016’s travel books.
This is London: Life and Death in the World City
Book
Read an exclusive blog by Ben Judah here 'Judah grabs hold of London and shakes out its...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 26
Book
For more than 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest and...
Burma: An Enchanted Spirit
Book
Traveling by canoe, plane, boat, train, on foot and hitching a ride on the occasional dump truck,...
Travel photography
Spring; Summer; Autumn; Winter
Book
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... in prose and poetry both old and new, the acclaimed Seasons series...
travel poetry nature
The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail
Book
"Bill Bryson on two wheels". (Independent). Scaling a new peak of rash over-ambition, Tim Moore...
and 14 other items
Suswatibasu (1701 KP) shared Books Editor 's list
Sep 28, 2017
From Australia to America, and Bulgaria to Burma, The Telegraph draws on 2016’s travel books.
This is London: Life and Death in the World City
Book
Read an exclusive blog by Ben Judah here 'Judah grabs hold of London and shakes out its...
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 26
Book
For more than 50 years, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition has championed honest and...
Burma: An Enchanted Spirit
Book
Traveling by canoe, plane, boat, train, on foot and hitching a ride on the occasional dump truck,...
Travel photography
Spring; Summer; Autumn; Winter
Book
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter... in prose and poetry both old and new, the acclaimed Seasons series...
travel poetry nature
The Cyclist Who Went Out in the Cold: Adventures Along the Iron Curtain Trail
Book
"Bill Bryson on two wheels". (Independent). Scaling a new peak of rash over-ambition, Tim Moore...
and 14 other items
Scott Tostik (389 KP) rated It (2017) in Movies
Sep 28, 2017
First and foremost the first ten minutes of the movie had me on the edge of my seat... From the second Georgie meets our favorite clown from down under the streets you just know something is going to happen... something more than what happened in the previous version of the film. And boy did this deliver in a gruesome and disturbing fashion.
This movie had me waiting in anticipation for every appearance of Pennywise, played masterfully by Bill Skarsgard. He brought the dread and fear to the part and Tim Curry must be proud of his adaptation of a character that he defined in the earlier film as an iconic horror villian. Skarsgard, while bringing his own terrorizing portrayal to the movie, plays the part with the same gusto as Curry did. Making the viewer shudder with his every appearance on screen.
The children almost steal the show from Skarsgard, especially Finn Wolfhard, who's reimaging of Richie is spot on to what I thought he should have been in the old film. Wolfhard was hilarious in his delivery of the "your mom" jokes with Eddie, played by the extremely talented Jack Grazer, and he was also completely believable in his fear. All of these kids were amazing in their respective roles. And I can not wait to see who they will have play them in Chapter 2.
So if your looking for a good time film that will have you amazed as well as revolted, look no further than this movie.
IT was exactly what i was looking for in a date movie.
It scared me, tickled my funny bone, and had me waiting for more.