Wind River is something of a curate's egg. On the bad, it definitely draws upon a few well worn cliches common to the police procedural thriller eg a young female FBI agent has to earn the respect of older more cynical and experienced male colleagues. It even has a strong whiff of white saviour narrative too.On the flipside, the script and acting is extremely strong. Olsen is astonishingly good in this. Her ability to convey complex and conflicting emotions and drives is outstanding. The few action scenes are well choreographed, shocking and foreshadowing does a great job of ramping up the suspense. Lastly, the wintry location adds a layer of eeriness over the proceedings.
Verdict: Good script and performances save the day.
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