Film Review: Winters Bone: 2010 Film adaptation by: Director Debra Granik, starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Shelley Waggener, Garret Dillahunt.
From a 2006 novel; by Daniel Woodrell.
Nicola Valley Film Society, showing of this four times academy nominated production was viewed by about a hundred and forty people at the local college as this month’s International film. A very intense social drama pits police against self-reliant rural people in the mountains of the United States. From squirrel guns to serious agriculture the setting is as noted as a matter of fact style; with a serious demeanor .Death and the penalties for poverty are not coated over and idle activities are absent. The players in this believable lifestyle are intense and credible, far from the mirth and silliness of TV sitcoms such as the Dukes of Hazard 1975-85 and Beverly Hillbillies 1962-71. This is a very serious and intense social drama with little humor. It does however have a compelling happy ending/ moral imperative.
The Ozark Mountains that host the characters seems to have changed little from the time of moonshine runners and revenue agents. It just moved on to the meth labs and serious drug running. Tight social networks of kin or blood still make for a tenuous working relationship between them and the law. Stand offs and pragmatic living conditions make for drama that is emotionally engaging. It is hard to stay detached watching this film. Your empathy is challenged and divided. A person is prone to make harsh judgments while taking in the slight and sloth of situation drama.
There is however in our view nothing morally redeeming in the plot above having blood relations and loyalty and its pull on people’s affections and even sensibilities. There is nnothing morally compelling enough to give cause to reason to take up any cause. Just a sad commentary on some of the realities of life and what can happen when engaging in illicit activities. Independence of self-reliance cross-cut by engagement in crime and the people left behind shows no real heroes only survivors.
There are no violent scenes only the aftermath of such events are left to the imagination giving an intensity that may not be the case in more graphic displays. This is a good technique, employed well in this film.
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For a context to consider your value of your life choices this film rates: Good
Restaurant Product Review: MacDonald’s Buttermilk Biscuit.
Butter milk is a pleasant change from bread and sets a less hurried tone to a quick breakfast. Bacon and cheese, or sausage makes a breakfast time snack that is more than just coffee,
[Drawing][Drawing][Drawing][Drawing]The consistency of the bun is like chunky bread something and has a bit of a taste on its own it complements the meat choices well and gives a reason to take a little time eating it . Something a fast food outlet like MacDonald’s is not known for.
For a breakfast break MacDonald’s Buttermilk biscuit Rates: Good:[Picture]
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