Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed "Wind River," which came out in 2017. The movie follows what happens on the isolated Wind River Indian Reservation after a young Native woman is discovered dead, without shoes, in a wild area. A Fish & Wildlife employee played by Jeremy Renner and an FBI agent portrayed by Elizabeth Olsen join forces to figure out what happened. Graham Greene takes on the role of the Reservation police chief; Gil Birmingham appears as the father mourning his daughter, and Jon Bernthal with James Jordan are security personnel at a drilling location—among others. The narrative draws inspiration from numerous real-life accounts that share similar characteristics. The problem of violence against Native women residing on Reservations, frequently disappearing without explanation, has been ongoing since the beginning of the Reservation system, but it’s become significantly worse in recent years and receives little public awareness; this lack of attention served as a driving force behind the film's creation. Historically, tribes like the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho would leave the area during harsh winters, however, the Reservation system essentially requires residents to remain in an environment that some believe isn’t suitable for year-round living. "Wind River" is a standard crime drama, murder mystery, and thriller set entirely within a snowy landscape of the contemporary American West. The initial part of the film feels slow, but it gradually gains momentum until the latter half delivers a significant shift in pace. If you enjoy stories where clues progressively point to those responsible, this film might appeal to you. Renner performs well as a quiet Westerner and Olsen, with her appealing looks, brings strength to the female character. The action sequences work effectively because they feel sudden and authentic rather than exaggerated or unrealistic. The movie has a running time of 1 hour and 47 minutes and was filmed in Utah (Coalville and Park City Studios) and Wyoming (Wind River Reservation, Fremont County, and Lander). GRADE: A-

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