Set in the Ozarks, this film follows a teenage girl (Jennifer Lawrence) trying to hold her family together and find her missing father.
With an ailing mother and an absent drug-running father, the girl also serves as caretaker for her younger brother and sister.
Based on a novel of the same name and winner of the Sundance Grand Jury Prize, this is an authentic journey into a certain way of life in the backwoods of Missouri.
Oscar-nominated newcomer Lawrence gives a realistic performance as the teenager, Ree. Ex-Deadwood regulars John Hawkes and Garret Dillahunt provide excellent supporting performances along with many non-professional actors from the local region.
This detective story is full of suspense and drama and is recommended viewing. However, you likely won't have an impulse to move to the Ozarks anytime soon...
