In one of my earlier editorials, Actors Who Will Be Famous, I mentioned a young woman who starred this past year in an indie film which gave her wide recognition. This actress’ name is Jennifer Lawrence. She is a young, hot, talented actress who will be going many places in the foreseeable future. And this indie film that garnered so much praise that it was nominated for Best Picture is Winter’s Bone.
I didn’t know what to expect when I bought the movie, just thinking I would learn to love this actress like so many critics across the world have done. I watched the movie with my fine tooth comb, looking for something that I could point out and say, “AHA! There is a major flaw!” But, alas, I could not find a problem, be it small or large.
Like I said, there is a lot of loving towards Ms. Lawrence for this movie, and the director as well, Debra Granik, which is well deserved. However, John Hawkes, who plays Ree Dolly’s (Lawrence) uncle, is also in need of praise. He performs very silently and never takes over the screen, and that is the perfection of the acting: supporting Jennifer’s role, not grabbing the movie out of her hands.
There is nothing overly special about this film, in the acting or directing or music or art direction, and that is the point. Lawrence and Hawkes do not overact and the music doesn’t overwhelm the listeners and the art direction isn’t in your face like some films are. No, everything is subtle and well placed so not to steal the movie. Everything blends together. It is a true masterpiece of editing and acting and directing.
I highly recommend this movie. And like most films, I do not think I should state the synopsis because I believe that you won’t get the full experience when you watch it. A five star movie if ever there was one.
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