A fantastic slow burn thriller

Rating: 9/10 (5 October 2017)

I had heard a lot of stellar reviews for this film so I decided to go and see it and I found this film pretty enthralling to watch. The premise sees a hunter and a rookie police officer try to work out how a girl died. Jeremy renner plays the lead in this film and it is probably the best I have ever seen him. He totally owns the role and gives a very subtle but powerful dramatic performance that really has you caring and rooting for his character through the whole film. Elizabeth olsen plays the rookie cop in this film and she was great too, she bought a lot of strength to the role that makes her stand out on her own and not be a damsel in distress. Everybody in this film does an excellent job in there roles that are all very believable and very real. The story is pretty simple but I really liked the way the investigation was presented and especially the links to renners character that made it an emotional journey. However, my only negative for this film is in its conclusion and the big reveal which I felt was pretty weak but it doesn't hurt the movie that much. The script is great with all the dramatic beats hitting and making you truly care about the situation. But also a few little bits of humour worked in this film as well. The style of the film is a slow pace but I was invested throughout the entire film and it always kept me engaged. Plus the icy setting really helps build the tension at times. Overall I feel wind river is one of the best thrillers in recent times and if you like films like this then it is a must see film.