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90 out of 100

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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 229 Ratings

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  • Starring: Garret Dillahunt, Jennifer Lawrence, John Hawkes
  • Summary: This tense, naturalistic thriller follows 17-year-old Ree Dolly as she confronts the local criminal underworld and the harsh Ozark wilderness in order to to track down her father, who has put up the family homestead for his bail. Featuring a star-making performance by Jennifer Lawrence, Winter's Bone is sure to be one of the most-critically acclaimed films of the year. (Roadside Attractions)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    The movie heroes who affect me most are not extroverted. They don't strut, speechify and lead armies. They have no superpowers. They are ordinary people who are faced with a need and rise to the occasion. Ree Dolly is such a hero.
  2. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Amy Biancolli
    100
    This is one helluva drama, with one helluva star turn by Jennifer Lawrence as Ree.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Joe Neumaier
    60
    Amid all the hokey hill stuff, Lawrence's hard eyes and manner draw us in.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 59
  3. Negative: 9 out of 59
  1. OscarPicks2010
    8
    A dangerous neighborhood, a mentally-illed mom, two little siblings, and a meth-cooking dad, Ree has got a lot on her mind. While trying to track down her druggie dad to get help with their house, Ree has to take care of her mother, a brother, and a little sister. The story demonstrated more than just a normal life of a poor family, it showed us that without giving up, there was always hope for Ree. Winter's Bone is touching and thrilling at the same time, but its main element was the performance of Jennifer Lawrence. Unbelievably real and melodramatic, Jennifer Lawrence is becoming a star as we know it. OscarBuzz: Best Picture (longshot from winning but guarantee a nod), Best Actress (same as Best Picture)… Expand
    • 5 of 5 users said yes
  2. C-Style
    4
    If you want to see a movie about rural poverty see "Shotgun Stories". This movie was just plain flat. I don't get what the deal was with all of the rave reviews. I could barely sit through it. And to call this a "thriller" is irresponsible and misleading. The only redeeming quality was the performances of Jennifer Lawrence and the almost unrecognizable John Hawkes.… Expand
    • 2 of 4 users said yes
  3. Trev29
    3
    I think everybody must have been watching a different film than me, because this was not that good. The previews made it look a lot more mysterious and suspenseful like it was leading up to something shocking but I was disappointed. Jennifer was very good though.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes

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