Deep, Dark and Disturbing

Rating: 7/10 (7 August 2018)

Frances McDormand (Mildred Hayes) and Sam Rockwell (Jason Dixon) both won Academy Awards for their roles. The film also recieved awards from the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and SAG. The film depicts the the agonizing grief of a mother who's child was murdered, the small town it takes place in, and the bizarre ways people react to fear, failure and frustration. While watching this film I couldn't help but be reminded of McDormand's role in Fargo, a matter of fact woman with a mission. Rockwell plays the type of cop we all know exists, but hope we never have to encounter. Together they appear to be on opposite ends of the law, but as the story unfolds they have more in common then they thought they could.
This film is not for young viewers due to the violence, language, and subject matter. Good film for a rainy, Saturday afternoon with a hot toddy.