Winters Bone

With Hunger Games Movie looming on the horizon, I wanted to be properly schooled in my knowledge of Jennifer Lawrence. I already had a small taste when I saw X-Men first class, she played the young Mystique, and did a great job. But I really wanted to get to know her a little better, before I see her in the role of what could arguably be the most historical fictional heroine of our time and beyond.

Tonight we watched Winters Bone. Which, truth be told was well over due, as I've been wanting to see it after having heard about it and been told by several people that I needed to watch it. I've really want to see it ever since it's buzz at last year's Oscars.  It was amazing. Amazing cinematography, acting and directing. You get the erie feeling of actually being in the backwoods of the Ozarks, what life might be like down there for those parts. The sights and the sounds of the scenery; from the chirping of the birds, the wind in the trees and the cold grey sky, put you right there, and it's real. It's not typical Hollywood work effects. It was REAL. And the people. A primarily unknown cast held the realism in place. I wouldn't mess with those folks, no way! As for Jennifer Lawrence, I was blown away. She is an incredibly gifted actress and well on her way to becoming one of Hollywoods leading ladies. I can't wait to see her as Katniss Everdeen in a few weeks! 

If you haven't seen Winters Bone yet, you must. That's my word, it has been written.