This unsettling drama features some genuinely convincing portrayals. The story centers on "Ree" (Jennifer Lawrence), whose world is disrupted when her father puts their home, situated in the mountains, up as security for a bail bond and then disappears. This leaves "Ree" struggling, especially considering she’s also responsible for her mother, who suffers from depression, and her younger siblings. She discovers he's …

This is a genuinely strong thriller and drama. The performances from the cast members are noteworthy, as is the directing. I thought the writing was well-developed, and the way the setting was portrayed felt very authentic.