Plot flows like a river... Wind River that is

Rating: 7/10 (13 October 2017)

Wind River is a prime example of a murder mystery/ thriller film done right. Directed by Taylor Sheridan, and set on the Wind River Native Reservation in Wyoming, USA, the story follows the duo of a wild life officer (Jeremy Renner) and an FBI agent (Elizabeth Olsen) as they track down the murderer of a teenage girl. The plot that unfolds will blow ones mind.
One must praise Taylor Sheridan for his screen writing/directing abilities. Wind River exemplifies the definition of a true thriller as he builds suspense gradually throughout the film. The first twenty minutes of the film seem uneventful as it is used to introduce the characters and the situation, but after that one is left biting their nails for the remainder of the film, as they are left in suspense.
Jeremy Renner's portrayal of US Fish and Wildlife Service agent Cory Lambert is one to be noted. Renner stays cool and collected for most of the film, but he exhibits sign of true anger at the right times. Elizabeth Olsen's depiction, however, is not as favorable as Renner's. Olsen's overacts her character as expresses her voice and emotions too much. She creates a character that seems like a whiny school girl.
Overall the film can be given a ranking of 3/4. Sheridan's skillful screen writing and directorial skills are are shown throughout the film, as the suspense of the film builds to a highly climactic ending. Renner is great. Olsen is not as great with her portrayal. This, however, does not overshadow the plot. If this film does not get an Oscar nod for best adapted screenplay it will surprising. Watch this film. It is definitely worth the watch.