I saw this almost a week ago now. I had to sit on my thought for a while on this one, for whilst I knew it was a good film, I didn't know if it was a film I particularly enjoyed. Not meaning it was boring, or awful at all, just a feeling it provokes made me a little wary of it. However, saying that, after a few days of thinking it over, I can say this was a good film.
It is one of those ones which will win awards for reasons I, as an unqualified, uneducated film watcher, will not understand, but that's not a bad thing.
The story isn't slow, but isn't progressive. It's interesting enough for it to not be boring, but there is nothing thrilling here, to keep you entertained. If you have a short attention span then this is not for you.
The atmosphere of the film was very realistic, as I can imagine the backwoods of some American town is actually like how this film portrays it. You believe the story, and the family struggle. You like the characters. You don't get a chance to hate the 'bad' guys, as they aren't really bad. There is a system, where people in this town follow rules, they respect the people they are supposed to and they walk and talk in a way that will get them the least amount of trouble - the women keep their heads down and the men make trouble for the law. What I do have to comment on is the acting - which I think most people will comment on for this one. As it is well known the main character, Ree, was played by the actress Jennifer Lawrence, who was almost NOT cast due to her being dubbed 'too beautiful' for the role. Of course, she pushed and pushed and was finally given the role and she did, indeed, nail it. It was a great performance. Only just outshone by the actor who plays her uncle in the film, who was probably one of the best actors I have seen this year I think.
It is one of those ones which will win awards for reasons I, as an unqualified, uneducated film watcher, will not understand, but that's not a bad thing.
The story isn't slow, but isn't progressive. It's interesting enough for it to not be boring, but there is nothing thrilling here, to keep you entertained. If you have a short attention span then this is not for you.
The atmosphere of the film was very realistic, as I can imagine the backwoods of some American town is actually like how this film portrays it. You believe the story, and the family struggle. You like the characters. You don't get a chance to hate the 'bad' guys, as they aren't really bad. There is a system, where people in this town follow rules, they respect the people they are supposed to and they walk and talk in a way that will get them the least amount of trouble - the women keep their heads down and the men make trouble for the law. What I do have to comment on is the acting - which I think most people will comment on for this one. As it is well known the main character, Ree, was played by the actress Jennifer Lawrence, who was almost NOT cast due to her being dubbed 'too beautiful' for the role. Of course, she pushed and pushed and was finally given the role and she did, indeed, nail it. It was a great performance. Only just outshone by the actor who plays her uncle in the film, who was probably one of the best actors I have seen this year I think.
If you like family drama's with a little bit of gangster violence thrown in, and a little bit of heartache, then I would recommend this film.
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