Winters Bone (2010)

[clerck de bonk]

Watched it at the cinema last night.

Liked it a lot, mostly perhaps because none of the characters "whined"(over their particular destiny).... it gave it a sense of dignity IMO even as the plot is set in a heavily ponerized milieu
Here in Finland it was rated K-13 which I thought should be K-15(nothing gory shown but well implicated though...)

For more info: __http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter%27s_Bone

 

[HiThere]

I saw this too, thought it was one of the better depictions of a thoroughly ponerized existence I've seen. Excellent acting and editing, a must see in my opinion.

 

[Liberty]

Saw this film a few weeks ago, from the very beginning the atmosphere is set. It is oppressive and gets more oppressive as it goes on, filmatically it has some wonderful scenes and powerful acting. Do not go and see this film if you are feeling depressed or maybe do as it will make you reflect on your life and feel that it's pretty damn good.
My only nit picks are that this family was portrayed as being poor very poor, but they seem to have a very shiny new trampoline, wish they had shipped one in that had looked like it had weathered a harder life, and at times the clothes were too new and how come the washing was always being hung on the line dry? sorry folks if that ruins your viewing pleasure.
Apart from that one hell of a film and yes I completely agree with the dignity.

 

[Redrock12]

A real gut-grabber. Can't remember when I saw a film with such emotional impact. Everyone should see it.

 

[Z...]

My only nit picks are that this family was portrayed as being poor very poor, but they seem to have a very shiny new trampoline, wish they had shipped one in that had looked like it had weathered a harder life, and at times the clothes were too new and how come the washing was always being hung on the line dry? sorry folks if that ruins your viewing pleasure.

lol
I am the same, although such things are trivial they somewhat impinge on my "viewing pleasure". I will still see it - sounds like an interesting movie.

 

[Rabelais]

My only nit picks are that this family was portrayed as being poor very poor, but they seem to have a very shiny new trampoline, wish they had shipped one in that had looked like it had weathered a harder life, and at times the clothes were too new and how come the washing was always being hung on the line dry? sorry folks if that ruins your viewing pleasure.

lol
I am the same, although such things are trivial they somewhat impinge on my "viewing pleasure". I will still see it - sounds like an interesting movie.

I recently watched this film did not find the above mentions distracting at all, especially in light of the subject matter. Remember that the heroine's father was in a rather lucrative, if illegal trade. His disappearance was the cause of the family's deprivation. They had a trampoline, but lived in a clapboard shack. I come from a part of the country where this lifestyle was not uncommon. Shanties with late model cars and trucks in front and satellite dishes on the roof can be seen in many rural parts of America. Hanging clothes to dry on the line is what one does when one does not own a dryer.

The concern for the family, by the neighbor who saw to it that they did not starve and who agreed to look after and feed their horse when they were unable to, was touching and demonstrated that no matter how difficult and grim life is, there is always room for compassion. There are always opportunities to share and give to those who are in real need, through no fault of their own.

The girl's longing to join the military to escape the horrors of her existence, and to provide sustenance for her family was to me tragic. A ponorized society indeed. Winter's Bones was very well written, directed and acted. The realities of poverty in America should not be shut away and ignored just because it is uncomfortable to witness.

Although it was not an easy movie to watch, I have to give it two thumbs up. It is not a "pretty" film, but it is skillfully artful cinema. That is rare these days.

 

[Miss.K]

I saw it some time ago, and really liked it as well, good acting, beautiful pictures, and very well done IMO

I agree with Rabelais that poverty doesn't mean not having anything worth money,
-but I think Liberty meant that the clothes was already dry, when hung (though I didn't notice when I saw it)

 

[Divide by Zero]

I enjoyed the movie. The main character was a really strong woman who knew what she had to do to make things right for her and her family.

 

[chachazoom]

I couldn't finish this one. It was too bleak.