1 day Ago By Peter Harris
Yellowstone creator's murder mystery that came out just before the show is a 'true gem that deserves to be seen' and leaves fans hooked. Wind River, a riveting crime thriller penned and directed by the hit series creator Taylor Sheridan, is a film that viewers can't stop raving about. Sheridan, who's now renowned for his work on Yellowstone, helmed Wind River, marking the first time he sat in the director's chair for one of his own scripts.
He's also the brains behind spin-offs 1883, 1928, and other TV shows like Landman, Tulsa King, and Mayor of Kingstown. But before these successes, he cut his teeth on this crime thriller, which brought Marvel stars Jeremy Renner and Elizabeth Olsen together in a completely different context. Wind River was Sheridan's next project after Sicario and Hell or High Water, and he had previously directed the horror film Vile.
The plot of Wind River revolves around wildlife officer Cory Lambert (Renner), who discovers the body of an 18 year old woman on an American Indian reservation in frosty Wyoming. The autopsy reveals she was raped, prompting FBI agent Jane Banner (Olsen) to step in for the investigation. As Lambert guides her through the case, they soon realize their lives are at risk while they unravel the mystery of the teenager's death, reports Surrey Live .
The film was both a commercial and critical triumph, grossing $45 million against an $11 million budget. It also scored an impressive 87% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers praised Sheridan's writing and direction, with one expressing: "Sheridan's direction matches his screenwriting – steady and assured.
His knack for pacing keeps the story bumping along all while building tension and fleshing out his characters." Another critic predicted that the writer was on the verge of becoming a huge sensation, saying: "Exceptional genre filmmaking, and yet another example of Sheridan's searing talent." This sentiment is widely shared among fans, who are encouraging enthusiasts of Yellowstone to revisit this hidden gem.
Luckily for fans in the US, the film is currently available to stream on MGM+ which is available via Amazon Prime Video Channels. One enthusiastic fan shared their thoughts online, stating: "An absolutely fantastic film that I cannot recommend enough!" They went on to say: "From start to finish, this movie had me completely engrossed in the story and the characters. Overall, I would highly recommend Wind River to anyone who loves a great story with well-drawn characters, beautiful cinematography, and expertly crafted storytelling.
This movie is a true gem that deserves to be seen by as many people as possible. Don't miss out on this amazing film!" One viewer enthused: "Utterly compelling from start to finish. Jeremy Renner is really outrageously good in this.
The plot is riveting and compelling but the unpredictability does rely exclusively on not sharing knowledge with the audience so in that respect - it's not exactly a whodunnit kind of movie." Meanwhile, a die-hard Yellowstone fan expressed their admiration for the film, stating: "Wind River's writing, acting, and setting result in one of the best murder thrillers of the last several years and a predecessor to one of the greatest shows on television - Yellowstone. This movie's tone, quality, and writing feel incredibly similar to Yellowstone.
" Wind River is streaming on MGM+ via Amazon Prime Video Channels..
