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Title: Oscar Nod for Lawrence?
Review: Great film, new Southern gothic. I agree with critic Derrick Bang: "This film is so far removed from soulless, bombastic crap such as Killers and Marmaduke that it shouldn't even be regarded as the same medium. Winter's Bone has the same pedigree -- the primarily unknown cast, the carefully constructed atmosphere of authenticity, the memorable script shaped by a skilled director -- that made The Hurt Locker such a similarly welcome alternative to Hollywood fare last year. I rather doubt Granik's film will go on to similar success -- it's awfully hard to watch, and its rewards are subtle -- but this much is certain: If Lawrence doesn't get an Oscar nod for her starring performance, there's no justice in this world." More: [...]
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