Taylor Sheridan Delivers Again

Rating: 8/10 (7 December 2017)

I thought Wind River was great.
I'm not the biggest fan of Jeremy Renner but I really liked him in this. Delivered some solid acting full of character and emotion. Elizabeth Olsen was also really good in this film but I think it was mostly the Renner show with this one. As for all the other acting, it's really solid and once again I really liked John Bernthal, even though he had less than 10 minutes of screen time.
The story was engaging, delivering on the thrills and suspense and mystery, culminating to its final act which explodes. In saying that, all the action was done really well, clear and focused. Quick and brutal, just like Sheridan's other works.
Cinematography, editing, visuals and acting were all great. Soundtrack was eerie and emotional when needed and the sound effect and designs were well done.
Taylor Sheridan did a really good job directing this, keeping everything good and tight, keeping it all focused. I'm looking forward to more directorial efforts from him.
Overall, this movie is draining in the emotional sense, just like Sheridan's previous scripts. However, it is entirely engaging, with good twists and detective work, great performances and visuals that keeps you glued to the screen. A great, modern western that a highly recommend. 8/10, great.
As for where this stands with his other scripts, I'd say this is on par, if not slightly better than Sicario, but beneath Hell or High Water which I highly recommend as well.